We list the best lightweight Linux distros, to make it simple and easy to run a simpler Linux OS on older x86 machines. This means you shouldn't expect these distros to provide blistering ...

LibreELEC is a minimal, cut-down Linux distro built on Debian, a bit like Raspberry Pi OS. However, unlike Raspberry Pi OS ...

Linux Lite 7.0 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ.

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There are many, many Linux distributions, and a lot of unique reasons to like them. Read on to see which open-source operating systems inspired our readers to provide our biggest Hive Five ...

4MLinux is a unique mini Linux distribution that tries to be what it is not. Its limited-purpose design is too basic for even lightweight distro functions. Much of any benefit users might derive from ...

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