Why SliTaz?

SliTaz is more than just a lightweight Linux distribution. We specialize in creating ultra-compact operating systems designed for specific use cases. From minimal server installations under 20 MB to specialized builds for embedded systems and AI workloads, SliTaz proves that smaller can be smarter.

Lightweight

ISO under 55MB, runs in RAM

Fast Boot

Boots in seconds

Secure

Built with security in mind

Packages

Thousands via TazPKG

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Cooking 64-bit

Native x86_64 build

~28 MB Download

Raspberry Pi

ARM Edition

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What is SliTaz?

SliTaz GNU/Linux is a secure, high-performance operating system built on the Linux kernel and GNU software. Designed to be lightweight without sacrificing functionality, SliTaz delivers a complete desktop experience in a remarkably small package.

Whether you're reviving old hardware, need a portable system on USB, or simply appreciate efficient software, SliTaz provides everything you need for daily computing tasks.

Desktop

LXDE environment, apps included

VPS Ready

Minimal server under 20MB

AI Ready

Lightweight ML workloads

Sovereign

Full control, open source

Latest News

June 2026 - Full package rebuild toward SliTaz 5.1

June 2026

Every cooking package is being rebuilt from scratch to produce a fresh stable release, SliTaz 5.1, and bring back the proven Stable + Cooking development model.

May 2026 - TazLab, floppy boot, Cook 4.1 and 428 commits

May 2026

TazLab lets you cook SliTaz from any Linux host. 2026 style across all subdomains. floppy.slitaz.org is live. Cook 4.1 brings a BSD-style tool split and a new ncurses TUI.

March 2026 - New website, 64-bit ahead and SliTaz 2046

March 2026

SliTaz turns 20. New website, 64-bit as priority #1, SliTaz Core Signal group, and a look ahead to SliTaz 2046.

December 2025 - Infrastructure migration and domain renewal

December 2025

All SliTaz services migrated to new servers by Shann. Domains renewed by Pankso. The project isn't going anywhere.

2024 - Development update and 64-bit work

2024

Some packages are aging but development is still active. Shann is working on a full native 64-bit version of SliTaz.

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2007-2026

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