When comparing SliTaz vs Redcore Linux, the Slant community recommends SliTaz for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for desktops?” SliTaz is ranked 23rd while Redcore Linux is ranked 54th. The most important reason people chose SliTaz is:
The core liveCD is only 35 megabytes. The boot-from-internet option fits on a floppy.
Specs
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Pros
Pro One of the smallest distributions with desktop GUI
The core liveCD is only 35 megabytes. The boot-from-internet option fits on a floppy.
Pro Very fast
Pro Can add desktop effects
SliTaz has a feature called "Desktop Effects" which can add shadow or fade effects to windows.
Pro Very customizable
SliTaz is very customizable. You can programatically edit and change anything you want on how the OS looks or behaves.
Pro Stage 4 build of Gentoo
It is a full stage 4 build that is fully compatible with Gentoo.
Pro Focuses Qt-Software
It focuses Qt-desktops and software but it also has GTK+ software available if you need them.
Pro Easy to use
Best Gentoo based distro.
Cons
Con Install instructions are in French
When first booting SliTaz from a USB or from a Live CD, the installation instructions are in French.
Con Not much variety as to available applications
SliTaz does not have as many applications in its repositories as the bigger distros such as Ubuntu.
