Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.

Tiny Core Linux is as lightweight as a GUI-based Linux distribution can be. Jack Wallen walks you through the installation that makes this operating system unique.

Tiny Core Linux, specifically tailored for the Raspberry Pi, now offers a new distribution that supports both Pi 1 and Pi 2 from the same media.

Tiny Core is a light-weight Linux distribution focused on providing a fast, small, but usable operating system. TinyCore uses just 12MB of disk space and can be booted from a USB flash drive or a CD.