Spinix Linux

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

=Requirements=

Simplest form: 130 Megabyte

Full

Platform: Intel x86

=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.)

=Version Information=

Currently (as of 6 August 2004) it is at version 0.9

Linux kernel version: 2.4.20

XFree86 version: 4.3.0

Bash version: 2.05b

GNU Compiler Collection version: 3.3

GNOME version: 2.2

=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 iste.

=See also=

*Comparison of Linux distributions

=External link=

*[http://www.ibiblio.org/spinix/ Spinix Linux Official Site]