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What are the more obscure independent linux distros? (piefed.zip)
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We all know about Debian, Fedora and Arch but what about the lesser known ones that are built from the ground up?

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[–] axx@slrpnk.net 5 points 5 days ago

SliTaz GNU/Linux is a cool lightweight diatro.

Haven't used it in a while. It was dead for a bit, but it's active again. I should look at what it feels like these days. I remember being impressed at how smoothly it ran while looking good, +10 years ago, in 300MB or so.