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4MLinux vs SparkyLinux: catalog facts
4MLinux	SparkyLinux
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download and use, funded by donations.
Linux	Linux
Small footprint Combines rescue, multimedia and server roles	Several editions for different needs Regular quarterly and monthly updates
Minimal website and documentation Small community compared with mainstream distributions	Smaller community than the major 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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