Tech minimalism with TinyCore

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I've just written a very short piece about mindfulness. check it out to follow my train of thoughts, because this one is somehow an output of the how and the why to get to the what.

Mindfulness is about being at peace, and one step closer to that peace is being able to accomplish things with the least amount of distractions.

It seems that I'm starting to go "full on" at distractions these days... Don't mind me, I am in a long vacation, long enough to allow me to have some mindfulness and peace of mind to write these blogposts.

We are drowning in technology in all aspects of our lives, especially when we spend the day at work, setting in front of a screen, batteling apps, tools and... distractions from notifications, emails, instant chat, system warnings, updates...etc


Odysseus and the Sirens, Roman mosaic, second century AD. Bardo National Museum, Tunis


In this spirit, I wanted to share something interesting, it's TinyCore!

I consider it a true tech gem for those hunting minimalism and mindfulness. If you're tired of bloated software and endless updates that slow you and your poor laptop down, TinyCore got you.

So what's all this? From the official Wikipedia presentation:


Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a minimal Linux kernel based operating system focusing on providing a base system using BusyBox and FLTK. It was developed by Robert Shingledecker, who was previously the lead developer of Damn Small Linux. The distribution is notable for its small size (11 to 16 MB) and minimalism; additional functions are provided by extensions. Tiny Core Linux is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.


Here you have it, TinyCore is a Linux distribution, with minimalist and efficiency at its center.

Embrace Minimalism with TinyCore Linux

In a realm where software gets more complex and bloated with every release, TinyCore Linux stands out like a boss It's not just about stripping down to the bare essentials; it's about focusing on what really matters and cutting through the tool complexity that often bogs us down.


The Essence of TinyCore Linux

Minimalism you say? I say 16 MB! 

We're talking about a core system that's only 16MB! It gives you a functional desktop environment that you can expand as needed. Like a Lego that you build according to your own taste and creativity, you can breath a  new life into your old computers, making them run like new without the sluggishness of heavyweight systems. It's like giving them a second chance.


Less is More

Using TinyCore Linux is like practicing mindful computing. You start with a minimal system and add only what you need, creating a clutter-free environment that boosts focus and productivity. No more distractions from unnecessary features and apps. It's all about simplicity and efficiency.


So how TinyCore compare to other distros?

Let's not forget the big guys, distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch.
These versions come with more complexity and higher resource demands. So if you're looking for a lightweight, efficient solution, other distros do not exactly offer this so far. I hope more will come! 


The Bottom Line

Here are the links, test it on a live USB, don't be afraid, you'll thank me later! 


Embrace the minimalist side!

Peace!

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