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5 lightweight operating systems you can use for your next home server

Server-rated rigs with dual processors, multiple ECC memory sticks, and several PCIe slots are ideal when you’re trying to build your dream home lab. Even leaving the extra cost of enterprise hardware ...
ZDNet

I found a Linux distro that pairs a clean, Mac-like UI with a 'trade-free' philosophy - and it's super fast

Tromjaro is a Manjaro-based Linux distribution. This distro uses Xfce desktop and includes well-curated apps. You can download and install Tromjaro for free. A trade ...
Geeky Gadgets

Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into a Desktop Powerhouse with Alpine Linux

Have you ever wondered how to turn your Raspberry Pi 5 into a sleek, ultra-lightweight desktop system? While many Linux distributions promise simplicity, few can match the sheer efficiency of Alpine ...
Gizmodo

Google’s Chrome OS Flex Is Here to Revive Your Old Mac or PC

Google’s Chrome OS Flex has officially arrived to rejuvenate old PCs and Macs, by turning them into Chromebooks. Eventually, your Mac or PC will struggle to run after being bogged down with software ...
Linux Journal

Introducing Loss32: A New Lightweight Linux Distro With a Focus on Legacy Hardware

A fresh entry has just appeared in the world of Linux distributions: Loss32, a lightweight operating system built from scratch with one goal in mind — giving old and low-resource computers a new lease ...
ExtremeTech

Canonical unveils Snappy Ubuntu Core, a lightweight operating system for your home

Ubuntu unveiled Snappy Ubuntu Core today -- a new, lightweight version of the OS that offers a barebones platform combined with cloud-based application hosting. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...