Spinix Linux

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Spinix Linux is a Linux distribution whose full installation fits into 500MB. It is fit for use on older computers with limited resources.

1 Requirements
2 Details
3 Version Information
4 Obtaining a copy
5 See also
6 External link

[edit] Requirements

Simplest form: 130 MB

Full development environment with X: approx 500 MB

Platform: Intel x86

[edit] Details

The system is made up of base core, with optional components that can be installed and uninstalled on the fly without affecting the overall OS. This GNU/Linux distributions strictly follows the FHS (Filesystem Hierarchy Standard.)

[edit] Version Information

The current version, 0.9, was released 6 July 2003.

Linux kernel version: 2.4.20

XFree86 version: 4.3.0

Bash version: 2.05b

GCC version: 3.3

GNOME version: 2.2

[edit] Obtaining a copy

It is distributed as an ISO image. The whole installation CD fits on 1 disc. As of 6 August 2004 it is only available at the official site (see below). If your computer cannot boot from CD, there are a boot disk and a root disk images available at the official site.