ArchBang, Dog, Puppy, DammnedSmall and other light Linuxes

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did you ever hear about the leightweight linux overview:....

.... have you ever mused about a leightweight linux - for example DSL Dammned Small Linux -... here you can... DSL is back ...
The New DSL 2024 has been reborn as a compact Linux distribution tailored for low-spec x86 computers. It packs a lot of applications into a small package. All the applications are chosen for their functionality, small size, and low dependencies. DSL 2024 also has many text-based applications that make it handy to use in a term window or TTY. DSL 2024 currently only ships with two window managers: Fluxbox and JWM. Both are lightweight, fairly intuitive, and easy to use.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-wei ... stribution.

quote from Wikipedia: A light-weight Linux distribution is one that uses lower memory and/or has less processor-speed requirements than a more "feature-rich" Linux distribution. The lower demands on hardware ideally result in a more responsive machine, and/or allow devices with fewer system resources (e.g. older or embedded hardware) to be used productively. The lower memory and/or processor-speed requirements are achieved by avoiding software bloat, i.e. by leaving out features that are perceived to have little or no practical use or advantage, or for which there is no or low demand.
The perceived weight of a Linux distribution is strongly influenced by the desktop environment included with that distribution.Accordingly, many Linux distributions offer a choice of editions. For example, Canonical hosts several variants ("flavors") of the Ubuntu distribution that include desktop environments other than the default GNOME or the deprecated Unity. These variants include the Xubuntu and Lubuntu distributions for the comparatively light-weight Xfce and LXDE / LXQt desktop environments.
The demands that a desktop environment places on a system may be seen in a comparison of the minimum system requirements of Ubuntu 10.10 and Lubuntu 10.10 desktop editions, where the only significant difference between the two was their desktop environment. Ubuntu 10.10 included the Unity desktop, which had minimum system requirements of a 2 GHz processor with 2 GB of RAM,[3] while Lubuntu 10.10 included LXDE, which required at least a Pentium II with 128 MB of RAM.


Overview of some distributions:
Gentoo ( https://www.gentoo.org ) – can be the lightest system, because even GUI is not included, and can be compiled with -march=native.
ArchBang – ( https://archbang.org ) inspired by CrunchBang Linux but based on the Arch Linux distribution instead of Debian.
DammnedSmallLinux ( https://www.damnsmalllinux.org ): The New DSL 2024 has been reborn as a compact Linux distribution tailored for low-spec x86 computers.
DebianDog - ( debiandog.github.io ): Debian Live CD shaped after Puppy Linux. It is packaged with JWM and IceWM, or Openbox and Xfce. Debian structure and behaviour are untouched.[7][8]
Dog Linux: DebianDog von ( debiandog.github.io ): DebianDog is very small Debian Live CD shaped to look and act like Puppy Linux.
Debian structure and Debian behaviour are untouched and ...
LinuxConsole ( https://www.linuxconsole.org )- a lightweight system for old computers made to be easy for youth and casual users.
Parabola GNU/Linux-libre ( https://www.parabola.nu ) an Arch-based lightweight system endorsed by the Free Software Foundation.
postmarketOS ( https://postmarketos.org ) – a derivative of Alpine Linux designed primarily for smartphones ::
Puppy-Linux: https://oldforum.puppylinux.com :
SparkyLinux ( https://sparkylinux.org ): a lightweight system based on Debian: SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Forums:; https://forum.sparkylinux.org
Zorin OS ( https://zorin.com/os/ ) – also has "Zorin OS Lite" and "Zorin OS Education Lite" editions :: Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting.


.....see the leightweight linux overview cf. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-wei ... stribution.


one word regarding Debian: well Debian is called to be light enough: It just depends on the desktop as to whether it is light enough for you.
A genuin Debian based distro will be roughly the same. But wait: Enough RAM and a proper SSD and Debian is perfectly fine even on 10+ year old hardware.
And with a genuin Debian - we can say everything works - every button, suspend, fingerprint.

conclusio: so some say that there's no need to switch to a "lightweight"-distro, because Debian can be configured to be as lightweight as well.
Debian itself is light enough. It just depends on the desktop as to whether it is light enough for many of us. A genuine Debian based distro will be roughly the same as a so called leightweight Distro.

damnsmalllinux: http://www.damnsmalllinux.org: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damn_Small_Linux: damnsmalllinux The New DSL 2024 has been reborn as a compact Linux distribution tailored for low-spec x86 computers. It packs a lot of applications into a small package. All the applications are chosen for their functionality, small size, and low dependencies. DSL 2024 also has many text-based applications that make it handy to use in a term window or TTY. DSL 2024 currently only ships with two window managers: Fluxbox and JWM. Both are lightweight, fairly intuitive, and easy to use.


and here some more and other examples.... some other (leightweight) distros here in more details - discussion:

ArchBang ( https://archbang.org ): is a simple live Archlinux based distribution using Openbox window manager. Website/Blog http://www.archbang.org.

Gentoo ( https://www.gentoo.org ) – can be the lightest system, because even GUI is not included, and can be compiled with -march=native.
additional note: gentoo and Linux-lite: a little comparison; well when we compare Gentoo Linux and Linux Lite, there may be a big recommendation for the Linux Lite system:
Well i guess that we can talk abou the question“What are the best Linux distributions for Xfce or another leightweight desktop?

antiX ( https://antixlinux.com ) antiX is a blistering fast, lightweight and awesome well featured easy to install systemd-free linux live CD
distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the “antiX Magic” in an environment suitable for
old and new computers. So don’t throw away that old computer yet! on of the best lightweight Linux distro that has got many cool things: for example the following:

- very very few hardware requirements
- very featureich apps and functionality
- it works justg out of the box functionality
- has got a bunch of useful apps and a great additional set of custom apps

well, i think antiX is one of the best options that’ll be content on a computer with very little resources. antiX, which uses the very very lean DE called IceWM together with the awesome Rox file manager: my friends told me that this is one of the lightest distros on earth and it ships with lots of apps, including both mainstream and lightweight ones, for virtually every desktop task - including development etc. etx.

BunsenLabs Linux ( https://www.bunsenlabs.org ): BunsenLabs Linux Boron is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang. BunsenLabs it is among the best lightweight Linux distros - and is released recently
- very very fast - with overwhelming performance
- has got a terrific Openbox window manager
- it run also on very very old 32-bit machines as well

the new Lightweight Distro BunsenLabs Linux Boron Is Here - Based on Debian Bookworm actually released on January 24, 2024
BunsenLabs Linux Boron distribution is now available for download based on the Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series. Here’s what’s new!

crunchbang: When crunchbang ceased, two projects went forward: crunchbang++ and bunsenlabs: it's very light. well perhapy we can give it a go.
Crunchbangplusplus | Debian Based Minimal Linux Distro ( https://www.crunchbangplusplus.org ) Crunchbangplusplus | Debian Based Minimal Linux Distro“ Crunchbang++ is a awesome distro!
So, why aren't more people aware of this really good Linux distro? Crunchbang++ is lightweight, fun to use, and well designed
crunchbang++ it also exists and can consider which suits. My take would be that bunsenlabs has evolved a bit more; crunchbang++ is more similar to its predecessor.
but on the other handside: all these got very little to do with the distro itself and on the other handside much more to do with the DE.
well for example the xfce: we can take this on a old laptop - with having only real issue.

DammnedSmallLinux ( https://www.damnsmalllinux.org ): The New DSL 2024 has been reborn as a compact Linux distribution tailored for low-spec x86 computers. It packs a lot of applications into a small package. All the applications are chosen for their functionality, small size, and low dependencies. DSL 2024 also has many text-based applications that make it handy to use in a term window or TTY.

LinuxConsole.org ( https://www.linuxconsole.org ): A lighweight distribution for children: Software available. The complete list of libraries for both 32 and 64 bits is listed at packages/list-x86

Linuxliteos: ( https://www.linuxliteos.com/index.html ) The most important reason people chose Linux Lite is: the Linux Lite is very well known for being a awesome great distro for migrating Windows users - from the MicroSoft-World: what is good - what is nice: has got a long list of awesome features

Lubuntu ( https://lubuntu.me ): one of the best lightweight Linux distro for older machines
the good thing about this distro:
- basead on Ubuntu but much much more leightweight
- it comes packed with a bunch of nifty lightweight apps
- Compatible with the big big awesome Ubuntu repositories

Lubuntu now ships the most advanced desktop interface, using Qt technologies for rendering the widgets and the entire ecosystem (from the installer to the smallest parts).
The winning combination of Arc theme and the Papirus icons makes the new Lubuntu desktop easier to read and less cluttered. The symbolic icons and glyphs, now easier to recognise, added to sharp edges and vibrant colours, add visual dynamics without overwhelming the overall design.

- Emphasizes awesome and great stability and a good user-support
- Good-looking distro
- Impressive big range of apps

LXLE ( https://lxle.net ): LXLE is a lightweight version of Linux based on the Ubuntu LTS (long term support) release.
Like Lubuntu, LXLE uses the barebones LXDE desktop environment,
but as LTS releases are supported for five years, it emphasizes stability and long-term hardware support.
The distro uses its own repos together with that of big and very very well known Debian’s. It bundles the Synaptic package manager,

Full featured OS for an aging PC.
LXLE Focal Now Available!
Light on resources; Heavy on functions.
Always based on Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS.
Uses an optimized LXDE user interface.
Simple, Elegant and Familiar desktop UI.
Prudent full featured Apps preinstalled.
Latest stable versions of all major apps.
Added PPAs extends available software.
Expose, Aero Snap, Quick Launch apps
Random & Interval Wallpaper Changer

postmarketOS ( https://postmarketos.org ) – a derivative of Alpine Linux designed primarily for smartphones :: We are sick of not receiving updates shortly after buying new phones. Sick of the walled gardens deeply integrated into Android and iOS. That's why we are developing a sustainable, privacy and security focused free software mobile OS that is modeled after traditional Linux distributions. With privilege separation in mind. Let's keep our devices useful and safe until they physically break!

parabola.nu: ( https://www.parabola.nu ) : You've reached the website of Parabola GNU/Linux-libre. The Parabola project is a community-driven, "labour-of-love" effort to maintain a 100% free (as in: freedom) operating system distribution that is lean, clean, and hackable. Based on the Arch distribution, Parabola is a complete, user-friendly operating system, suitable for general "everyday" use, while retaining Arch's "power-user" charm. Parabola adheres to the GNU Free System Distribution Guidelines (FSDG); which requires source code for every part of the system to be freely available, modifyable, and re-distributable. All Parabola packages are built from source, in clean chroots, and with networking disabled, in order to replace any software and artworks in the standard Arch system which fall outside the GNU guidelines. LiveISOs, installers, and packages are provided for the armv7h, i686, and x86_64 CPU architectures.


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whats your favorite !?