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4MLinux vs Linux Lite: catalog facts
4MLinux	Linux Lite
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download and use, supported by donations.
Linux	Linux
Small footprint Combines rescue, multimedia and server roles	Aimed at beginners and Windows switchers Runs on older hardware
Minimal website and documentation Small community compared with mainstream distributions	Fewer desktop choices than larger distributions
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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