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'''[http://tinycorelinux.com Tiny Core Linux]''' is a minimal Linux distribution. |
'''[http://tinycorelinux.com Tiny Core Linux]''' is a minimal Linux distribution. |
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Download from http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/tinycore/ |
Download from http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/tinycore/ |
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== 3.0 2010 August release == |
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: ''From [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2010-August/029467.html ANNOUNCE Tiny Core Linux for XO-1 and XO-1.5] mailing list message |
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A build of Tiny Core Linux for XO-1 and XO-1.5 based on |
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OLPC development build os303 (leading up to release 10.1.2). |
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Useful for testing and diagnosis without touching the internal NAND or SD storage. |
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=== Features=== |
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* based on Tiny Core Linux 3.0 microcore variant, configured for a single root shell in text mode, |
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* uses the OLPC kernel, for hardware support, |
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* includes the wireless firmware shipped with OLPC builds, and binary redistribution of wireless tools from the same builds, |
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=== Downloads === |
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From http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/tinycore/ |
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d6de16bdc9c51b614bd0e6e686bc2242 microcore-3.0-xo-1-2010-08-02.tar (9.7Mb) |
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e540eb423a7c0b88e7a17a39f9105cef microcore-3.0-xo-1.5-2010-08-02.tar (9.8Mb) |
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=== Instructions === |
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# unpack the tar file, |
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# place the boot directory on an ext2 formatted USB stick or SD card, |
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# boot from the media. |
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== 2.8 variant == |
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Ready version of Tiny Core Linux for the [[XO-1]] are available [http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/TinyCore_for_XO1/ here] and instructions for installation (for tc_xo_mm) [http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/TinyCore_for_XO1/older_versions/Instructions.txt here] |
Ready version of Tiny Core Linux for the [[XO-1]] are available [http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/TinyCore_for_XO1/ here] and instructions for installation (for tc_xo_mm) [http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/TinyCore_for_XO1/older_versions/Instructions.txt here] |
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For further discussion and info check [http://www.olpcnews.com/forum/index.php?topic=4730.msg31395#msg31395 this forum thread] |
For further discussion and info check [http://www.olpcnews.com/forum/index.php?topic=4730.msg31395#msg31395 this forum thread] |
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== References: == |
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* Tiny Core Linux http://www.tinycorelinux.com/ |
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* mktinycorexo script http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/mktinycorexo/ |
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* mktinycorexo script git repository <code>git clone http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/mktinycorexo/.git</code> |
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Revision as of 00:03, 7 August 2010
Tiny Core Linux is a minimal Linux distribution.
Download from http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/tinycore/
3.0 2010 August release
- From ANNOUNCE Tiny Core Linux for XO-1 and XO-1.5 mailing list message
A build of Tiny Core Linux for XO-1 and XO-1.5 based on OLPC development build os303 (leading up to release 10.1.2). Useful for testing and diagnosis without touching the internal NAND or SD storage.
Features
- based on Tiny Core Linux 3.0 microcore variant, configured for a single root shell in text mode,
- uses the OLPC kernel, for hardware support,
- includes the wireless firmware shipped with OLPC builds, and binary redistribution of wireless tools from the same builds,
Downloads
From http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/tinycore/
d6de16bdc9c51b614bd0e6e686bc2242 microcore-3.0-xo-1-2010-08-02.tar (9.7Mb) e540eb423a7c0b88e7a17a39f9105cef microcore-3.0-xo-1.5-2010-08-02.tar (9.8Mb)
Instructions
- unpack the tar file,
- place the boot directory on an ext2 formatted USB stick or SD card,
- boot from the media.
2.8 variant
In January 2010 a version based on microcore 2.8 was announced for both the XO-1 and XO 1.5.
Ready version of Tiny Core Linux for the XO-1 are available here and instructions for installation (for tc_xo_mm) here
tinycore_xo is the minimal installation with just Xfbdev for display driver
tc_xo_with_apps adds a file manager, basic applications and Opera web browser
tc_xo_mm adds sound, audio and video players
tc_xo_X adds Xorg and functioning game keys
tc-xo_01 in 3 flavors is now available. See the build announcement for more
The tc-xo_02 based on tinycore v2.10 and unmodified OLPC kernel is now available. See the v02 build announcement for more
For further discussion and info check this forum thread
References:
- Tiny Core Linux http://www.tinycorelinux.com/
- mktinycorexo script http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/mktinycorexo/
- mktinycorexo script git repository
git clone http://dev.laptop.org/~quozl/mktinycorexo/.git