Alpine Linux
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.
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Overview
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.
Category
Specialized
Release Model
Rolling
Package Manager
apk
Strengths vs Weaknesses
✨Strengths
- ✓Extremely lightweight
- ✓Very secure
- ✓Excellent for containers
- ✓Minimal resource usage
- ✓Fast boot times
⚠️Weaknesses
- ×Limited software availability
- ×musl libc compatibility issues
- ×Less suitable for desktop
- ×Requires more technical knowledge
Who is Alpine Linux For?
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System Administrators
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Developers
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