Tux

Open Small Linux

Version 0.8  |  BuildRoot  |  opkg  |  x86-64
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NEW! Version 0.8 released — the first public one.

NEW! The image now ships the osl-install installer and the osl-tools utility set. See the Handbook.

Quick facts

Base: BuildRoot
Platform: PC (x86-64)
Packages: opkg
Installer: osl-install (CLI)

Roadmap

  1. Launch the official repository.
  2. Write a CLI installer. — done: osl-install
  3. Add Foundry programs to the distribution (not in 0.8).
  4. Find a permissive replacement for BusyBox.
WhatStatus
Version 0.8Released
opkg in the systemDone
CLI installer (osl-install)Done
System tools (osl-sysinfo / osl-power / osl-net)Done
Official repositoryIn preparation
BusyBox replacementNot yet

The project is supported by:

Foundry Technologies

Project sponsor: Foundry Technologies

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Tux the penguin: Larry Ewing, vector version by Garrett LeSage.