Tiny Core Linux
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