Tiny Core Linux 17.0 was released on February 10, 2026. This version updates core system packages, improves scripts, and keeps the distro small and fast.

Tiny Core Linux is known for its minimal size. The system runs mainly from RAM and users install apps as extensions. This keeps performance high even on older hardware.

What’s new in Tiny Core v17.0?

Core System Updates

• Linux kernel updated to 6.18.2
• glibc updated to 2.42
• GCC updated to 15.2.0
• binutils updated to 2.45.1
• e2fsprogs updated to 1.47.3
• util-linux updated to 2.41.2

These updates improve hardware support, compatibility, and development tools.

ISO Image Sizes

This release keeps the lightweight design:

• Core ISO: ~20 MB
• TinyCore ISO: ~26 MB
• CorePlus ISO: ~288 MB (includes more drivers and desktop tools)

Users can pick the edition based on their needs.

System Improvements

Maintenance updates include:

• HTTPS mirror support updates
• Fixes in tce-update fetch handling
• Improved HTTPS checks in system scripts
• PATH update to include /usr/local/bin
• Shutdown script fixes for file list handling
• Expanded udev input device permissions

These changes improve reliability and usability.

Download Tiny Core v17.0

• http://www.tinycorelinux.net/17.x/x86/release
• http://www.tinycorelinux.net/17.x/x86_64/release

You may also the Tiny Core v17.0 release announcement in the project forum website.