Tiny Core Linux vs Ultimate Edition
Tiny Core Linux and Ultimate Edition are Linux Distributions. They are primarily composed of Open Source software but also include proprietary software that is included at no cost.
[edit] Hard Drive Space
Ultimate Edition can be installed on a hard drive with 10GB of space. When compressed, it uses about 2.5GB of space.
Tiny Core Linux is about 200 times smaller - it requires a minimum of 11MB of hard drive space. With basic applications for word processing and internet browsing installed, Tiny Core usually requires at least 30MB of hard drive space.
[edit] Memory
Both are suitable for machines with 512MB or more of memory. Tiny Core Linux, however, is usable with as little as 128MB of memory. (swap space may be needed if available RAM is this small).
[edit] Philosophy
Ultimate Edition seeks to include almost all of the software the user might need. Tiny Core Linux seeks to include just enough software to get started, and requires the user to add whatever applications she wants. So tiny core does not include wireless networking tools, a word processor or a web browser; Ultimate includes those and many more applications. For example Ultimate Edition includes Windows-compatibility software (WINE), extra hardware drivers, and DVD burning software.
