How to install Tiny Core Linux on USB drive | Linux Today

How to install Tiny Core Linux on USB drive

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Jul 26, 2013

If you consider running some Linux services on a resource-constrained hardware, Tiny Core Linux is a good option. With an extremely small footprint (i.e., 12 MB), the entire operating system of Tiny Core Linux can run easily in main memory. So you can install it on a small bootable USB stick.

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