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Damn Small Linux vs SparkyLinux: catalog facts
Damn Small Linux	SparkyLinux
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download and use, funded by donations.
Linux	Linux
Runs on low-spec x86 hardware Useful set of light desktop applications included	Several editions for different needs Regular quarterly and monthly updates
Much larger than the original 50 MB DSL Only Fluxbox and JWM window managers	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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