Tiny Core Linux 7.0 out Now and Available for Download


Tiny Core Linux 7.0 is released, kernel updated to 4.2.9 with the latest stable patch 

Tiny Core Linux is an open source project that provides users with a collection of minimal and modular Linux distributions that can be used to create full featured desktop and server operating systems, as well as appliances.

The project comprises of three main editions, Core, Tiny Core, and Tiny Core Plus. While the first one is the most tiny of them all and has no graphical interface, the second and third ones use a minimal window manager and various applications.

Distributed as 32-bit Live CDs

All three editions are available for download from the dedicated section (see above) as ISO images, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit hardware platforms. They can be written to USB sticks or burned onto CD discs.

What New in Tiny Core Linux version 7.0 :

kernel updated to 4.2.9 with the latest stable patch, with these config changes:

  • minstrel enabled for some wireless cards
  • vmmouse disabled for VMWare + Xvesa
  • the cpu limit on the 64-bit kernel raised to 64
  • busybox updated to 1.24.1
  • busybox patched to fix "crontab -e" error
  • glibc updated to 2.22
  • glibc patched for dns vunerability
  • gcc updated to 5.2.0
  • e2fsprogs base libs/apps updated to 1.42.13
  • util-linux base libs/apps updated to 2.27
  • tc-config: use full path for hwclock, from Misalf
For Installation tutorials you can follow this link