Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux

Distribution of Linux
Architecture	i386
Release type
Initial version
Latest version	DSL 2024-alpha
Initial release	13 April 2005
User interface
Package manager
Terminal shell
Based on
Debian
Status
Active

Damn Small Linux is a small Linux distribution that comes in a 50 MB LiveCD. It bundles lightweight applications such as Dillo (web browser), XMMS (multimedia application), FTP client, etc. It can run on at least 486SX CPU and 16 megabytes of RAM (128 MB recommended). Before its revival in 2024, the latest release (4.4.10) was released on 18 November 2008, while the latest Release Candidate (4.11 RC2) was released on 26 September 2012. It features the Linux 2.4 kernel.

Damn Small Linux-Not

Damn Small Linux-Not

Distribution of Linux
Architecture	i386
Release type
Initial version
Latest version	0.1RC4
Initial release
User interface
Package manager
Terminal shell
Based on
Debian
Status
Discontinued

Damn Small Linux-Not (DSL-N) is a similar Linux distribution that comes in a 95MB LiveCD. It has higher system requirements compared to Damn Small Linux. It is based on Damn Small Linux with a few differences, including the SeaMonkey internet suite, and the Linux 2.6 kernel.