4MLinux
Linux distribution
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4MLinux is a lightweight Linux distribution made for both the 32 bit and 64 bit architectures.[1][2] It is named "4MLinux" since it has 4 main components of the OS. Maintenance (it can be used a rescue Live CD), Multimedia (There is inbuilt support for almost every multimedia format), Miniserver (It comes with a 64-bit server is included running LAMP suite), and Mystery (Includes a collection of classic Linux games).[3] The distribution is developed in Poland, and was first released in 2010.[4] The distribution does not include a package manager, and uses JWM (Joe's Window Manager) as its default window manager. It also comes with Conky preinstalled.[5] When installing programs with the distribution, the distribution will retrieve the Windows version rather than the Linux version due to it coming pre-installed with Wine (A compatibility layer for Windows applications), and not having any package manager.[6] The distribution is geared towards people who prefer a lightweight distribution.[7] There is a version of the distribution called the "4MLinux Game Edition" which provides 90s games natively such as Doom, and Hexen.[8]
| 4MLinux | |
|---|---|
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Initial release | 2010 |
| Latest release | 50.1 / February 24, 2026 |
| Package manager | None |
| Supported platforms | 64-bit |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Official website | 4mlinux |
The distribution comes in two different version, 4MServer, and 4MLinux. 4MLinux requires 128 MB of RAM when installed to an HDD, and 1024 MB of RAM when being used as a live CD/USB. Whereas, 4MServer requires 256 MB of RAM when installed to an HDD, and 2048 MB of RAM when being used as a live CD/USB.[2]