Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025.
At first glance, these two distributions seem quite similar, but dive in with me, and you'll soon appreciate the stark differences.
Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...