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Damn Small Linux vs Q4OS: catalog facts
Damn Small Linux	Q4OS
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download and use, supported by donations.
Linux	Linux
Runs on low-spec x86 hardware Useful set of light desktop applications included	Runs on older or low-powered hardware Built on stable Debian
Much larger than the original 50 MB DSL Only Fluxbox and JWM window managers	Stable Debian base means older application versions Smaller project with a small development team
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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