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{{Infobox OS
| name = LinuxConsole
| logo = 
| screenshot = Screenshot of LinuxConsole Mate Desktop.png
| caption = 
| developer = Yann Le Doaré (Primary)
| family = [[Linux]] ([[Unix-like]])
| working state = Active
| source model = [[Open-source software|Open source]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2004|04|df=yes}}<ref name="Oldest confirmed release"/>
| latest release version = LinuxConsole 2022 RC-1
| latest release date = {{release date and age|2022|09}}<ref>{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2022 RC1 - x86 |url=https://linuxtracker.org/index.php?page=torrent-details&id=c4daaee922b864d881892b6c67ef4ee66612b7e0 |website=linuxtracker. |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref>
| marketing target = Youth, and casual users with old computers.
| language = [[Multilingualism|Multilingual]]
| package manager =  [[opkg]], [[APT (software)|APT]]
| supported platforms = [[P5 (microarchitecture)|i586]], [[x86]], [[x86-64]]
| kernel type = [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[Linux kernel|Linux]])
| userland = [[MATE (software)|Mate]]
| ui = [[Graphical user interface]]
| license = [[GNU_General_Public_License#Version_3|GNU GPLv3]]
| website = {{url|https://www.linuxconsole.org}}
| latest test version = beta
| latest test date =
| frequently updated = no
}}
'''LinuxConsole''' is a [[Linux]]-based [[operating system]] independently developed primarily by Yann Le Doaré.<ref name="Linux Journal">{{Cite news|last=Reed|first=Michael|date=February 7, 2011|title=Linux Distro: Linux Console|work=[[Linux Journal]]|url=https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-distro-linux-console|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref><ref name="2009 is out">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 1.0.2009 Is Out |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/LinuxConsole-1-0-2009-Is-Out-124514.shtml |website=Softpedia.com |publisher=Softpedia News |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="Distrowatch new"/><ref name="Telegramme"/> The distro is built from scratch by developers from France, and has support for multiple languages.<ref name="Distrowatch new"/><ref name="Telegramme"/><ref name="2019meterpreter"/><ref name="Youtube"/><ref name="ydfs"/> It is not based on any other [[Linux distribution]]. It primarily focuses on being [[Light-weight Linux distribution|lightweight]] for old computers, gaming, and being easily usable for young people.<ref name="Analytics"/> LinuxConsole can function as a [[Live CD]]<ref name="Requirements1">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole |url=https://livecdlist.com/linuxconsole/ |website=livecdlist.com |publisher=The LiveCD List |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref> and [[Live USB]].<ref name="Analytics"/> As stated at [[Distrowatch]], it features "...excellent hardware detection"<ref name="Stats">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole Stats |url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linuxconsole |website=DistroWatch.com |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> with extensible software options by way of modules.<ref name="Distrowatch new"/> It can also be installed as a complete modern operating system due to it being maintained with recent technologies.<ref name="Distrowatch new"/><ref name="historyone"/><ref name="historytwo"/><ref name="historythree"/><ref name="Stats"/>

==History== 
The earliest known verifiable release was version 0.4 as documented on DistroWatch in 2004, and was based on [[Mandrake Linux]]. There was an earlier release that focused only on games, and multimedia, but there is no confirmed release date for that one. Version 0.4 expanded upon the previous release by adding many applications, and tools making it useful for more than just games and multimedia. The list of added software included programs used for working with documents, or even music as well as [[Server (computing)|server]] utilities, [[Firewall (computing)|firewall]] security, and printer/scanner tools.<ref name="Oldest confirmed release">{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 0.4 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=01543 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

The first release confirmed to be independently developed was version 1.0.2007 released in 2007. It added full capability to work with [[Disk partitioning|partitions]] using the [[NTFS]] file structure via [[Gparted]]. This release was thoroughly tested on several old computers using only 16MB of RAM.<ref name="Run on RAM">{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 1.0.2007 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=04314 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>
[[File:LinuxConsole running the LXDE desktop.png|thumb|Screenshot of LXDE on LinuxConsole OS from the developer website.]]

Release 1.0.2009 came out in 2009 with four distinctive versions. The first was a 200MB [[ISO image|ISO]] image made for old computers with little free space, and came with a lightweight desktop and [[file manager]]. The next was a [[CD]] image with a mid-sized desktop that added more features and games. The [[DVD]] version was complete with all the features included. Lastly, there was something available called the "Jukebox", where users could custom build their own ISO and transfer the image to [[USB]] with support for [[UNetbootin]].<ref name="2009 is out"/><ref>{{cite web |title=UNetbootin Supported Distros |url=https://unetbootin.github.io/ |website=unetbootin.github.io |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> This release was available via [[BitTorrent]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 1.0.2009 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=05719 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> This release received a generally favorable review from Jesse Smith at DistroWatch; {{quote|"At the end of the week, I found myself liking LinuxConsole. It's not perfect, but it has a clean way of doing things. The modular design is well done and the system is very light." <ref>{{cite web |title=A look at LinuxConsole 1.0.2009 |url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20091214#feature |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>}}

The release of 1.0.2010 in 2010 had the goal of being easy to use as a [[Video game console|game console]]. Module management was completely rewritten to load all modules at once without any [[Cache (computing)|cache]]. It switched from [[Dash]] to [[Bash (Unix shell)|Bash]], and [[initial ramdisk|initramfs]] to initrd, allowing for a very fast boot time of only 4 seconds when starting [[LXDE]] with a CD in [[VirtualBox]]. The default session was LXDE/[[PCMan File Manager|PCManFM]] and [[IceWM]]/Rox Filer was an option. [[Wi-Fi]] connections could be configured with [[wicd]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 1.0.2010 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=06422 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref> This release was not as well liked as the previous one as stated by Jesse Smith at DistroWatch; {{quote|"Having played with LinuxConsole for a week, I find that it's an interesting approach, but it probably isn't a good choice for home users. At least not installed locally." <ref>{{cite web |title=A look at LinuxConsole 1.0.2010 |url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20101220#feature |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>}}
A similar sentiment was shared about LinuxConsole by Michael Reed of [[Linux Journal]]; {{quote|"In conclusion, I find it hard to recommend Linux Console above other similar distributions such as [[Puppy Linux]] or [[Tiny Core Linux|Tiny Core]]." <ref name="Linux Journal"/>}}

The next major release was version 2.0 in 2013 with a fast boot, support for both new, and old [[video card]]s, Live CD and [[Live USB]] support, and the ability to [[Multi-booting|dual-boot]] with [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]. The release came with some games including [[OpenTTD]], [[Tux Paint]], [[BZFlag]], [[Super Monkey Ball (video game)#Legacy|Neverball]], [[Frozen Bubble]], [[fooBillard]], [[Freecraft]], [[SuperTuxKart]], and [[Teeworlds]] to name a few. This release included support for [[deb (file format)|Deb]] packages as well. Although this release is [[Deprecation|deprecated]], it can still be downloaded via the mirror links on the developer website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 2.0 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=08224 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>

The release of version 2.3 in 2014 saw the advancement of the lightweight [[opkg]] package manager. It offered a [[Graphical user interface|gui]] to install and run stable [[Source code|source]] packages in different categories including games, office, system, and education. The goal of this version was to run on old computers, and turn them into gaming consoles. It could work on systems with as little as 256MB of RAM, and had both [[Physical Address Extension|PAE]], and non-PAE versions available. It included support for multiple languages. This release is deprecated as well. The information page on the developer website still exists, but the download links are no longer active. However, version 2.3 is still available via the mirror site.<ref name="historyone">{{cite web |title=Turn Your Old Computer into a Gaming Console with LinuxConsole 2.3 OS The distro is also capable of running regular apps |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/Turn-You-Old-Computer-into-a-Gaming-Console-with-LinuxConsole-2-3-OS-467475.shtml |website=softpedia.com |publisher=Softpedia News |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 2.3 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=08735 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2.3 |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/linuxconsole-2-3/ |website=linuxconsole.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="Requirements">{{cite web |title=Linux Console 2.4 Documentation |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/francais-documentation/ |website=linuxconsole.org |access-date=29 March 2021}}</ref>

There have been several successive releases since these first iterations, making substantial improvements with each release that keep up to date with recent technologies, allowing users to benefit from the use of a modern lightweight operating system that caters to making it simple to use for youth. A more detailed description of each release is available in a list at [[DistroWatch]], and a full changelog is available at [[Softpedia]].<ref name="Distrowatch new">{{cite web |title=NEW • Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 2019 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=10775 |website=DistroWatch.com |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="historyone"/><ref name="historytwo">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2.5 Gaming Distro Released With Tons Of Pre-installed Games |url=https://fossbytes.com/linuxconsole-2-5-gaming-distro-download-mate-lxde/ |website=fossbytes.com |publisher=Adarsh Verma |access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="historythree">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2018 Gaming Operating System Released with TORCS and SuperTuxKart |url=https://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/linuxconsole-2018-gaming-operating-system-released-with-torcs-and-supertuxkart-171230074530.html |website=linuxtoday.com |access-date=26 March 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930092205/https://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/linuxconsole-2018-gaming-operating-system-released-with-torcs-and-supertuxkart-171230074530.html |dead-url=yes }}</ref><ref name="Changelog">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole Changelog |url=https://linux.softpedia.com/progChangelog/LinuxConsole-Changelog-564.html |website=Softpedia |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref>

==Versions==
The versions listed in this section are becoming [[Deprecation|deprecated]], but are available for running on old computers. Users choosing the most recent versions can take advantage of the features of a more modern operating system, but users of much older hardware may be restricted to older versions due to hardware limitations. There are three older versions available, and they must be downloaded from the [[File Transfer Protocol|FTP]] mirror links on the developer website due to deprecation. The LinuxConsole 2.5 release 32bit version is the newest version available that is made specifically for non-[[Physical Address Extension|PAE]] hardware.<ref name="2.5out"/>

[[File:LinuxConsole 2.4 running on a P2 with 180Mb RAM.jpg|thumb|LinuxConsole 2.4 on a laptop with 180MB RAM & Pentium II processor.<ref name="2.4 image"/>]]
Version 2.4 was released in 2015, and is available via the mirror links on the developer website as either a 677MB CD [[ISO image|ISO]], or a 3,485MB [[DVD]] ISO for [[x86]] architectures. It has a tool for installing third-party software, and it comes with the LXDE lightweight [[Desktop environment|desktop]]. It is also binary compatible with a selection of [[Debian]] packages, and is able to run [[apt-get]]. There is an image on the developer website depicting version 2.4 running on a [[Pentium II]] laptop with 180MB of RAM. A slightly modified version of the image is pictured to the right shown with the [[Intel]] logo [[Cropping (image)|cropped]] out to respect [[copyright]].<ref name="2.4 image">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2.4 : now available ! |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/welcome-into-linuxconsole-site/ |website=linuxconsole.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 2.4 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=08979 |website=Distrowatch.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=How to Install LinuxConsole 2.4 |url=https://www.unixmen.com/install-linuxconsole-2-4/ |website=Unixmen |publisher=Ran |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref>

The 2.5 version added new support for [[Unified Extensible Firmware Interface|UEFI]] hardware; it was released in 2016, and comes preinstalled with many games. There is a [[32bit]] and [[64bit]] option. The 32bit x86 CD ISO comes with the LXDE desktop, and runs on non-PAE hardware. The 64bit [[x64]] DVD ISO has the [[Mate (software)|Mate]] desktop. They are both available on the developer website via the mirror links.<ref name="historytwo"/><ref name="2.5out">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2.5 is out |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/linuxconsole-2-5-soon-available/ |website=linuxconsole.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Distribution Release: LinuxConsole 2.5 |url=https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=09526 |website=DistroWatch.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>

LinuxConsole 2018 was released in December, 2017 with no listing on DistroWatch for this version. Nevertheless, it received attention from multiple sources mentioning the updated ability to manage [[bluetooth]] devices, as well as the ease of configuring [[Wi-Fi]] networks. The Mate desktop environment, and [[Firefox]] 57 Quantum default browser were also mentioned.<ref name="historythree"/><ref name="2018expanded">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole developer Yann Le Doaré just informed us on Twitter that he released today LinuxConsole 2018, an independently developed operating system for children and kids. |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/linuxconsole-2018-gaming-operating-system-released-with-torcs-and-supertuxkart-519170.shtml |website=softpedia.com |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="2018third">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2018 Gaming Operating System Released with TORCS and SuperTuxKart |url=http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/107760 |website=tuxmachines.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>

The games list includes a demo for [[Minecraft]]. Other games include [[Armagetron Advanced]], [[TORCS]], [[SuperTux]], [[Tux Racer#Legacy|Extreme Tux Racer]], and [[SuperTuxKart]]. Additional software included is [[Falkon#History|QupZilla]] lightweight web browser, [[FileZilla]] for FTP, [[Transmission (BitTorrent client)|Transmission]] for [[BitTorrent]], [[LMMS]]/Hydrogen for music, [[VLC media player]], [[Audacity (audio editor)]], [[Audacious (software)|Audacious]] music player, [[GIMP]] image editor, [[LibreOffice]], [[Scribus]] publishing, and [[AbiWord]] text editor. Users would also have the ability to install optional software including apps such as Firefox, [[Google Chrome]], [[VirtualBox]], and [[Tux Paint]] from the distribution repository.<ref name="2018expanded"/>

Marius Nestor from Softpedia news reported it to be; {{quote|"Designed as a modern, gaming, and educational [[GNU]]/Linux distribution that can be easily installed on 32-bit or 64-bit computers and comes pre-installed with ready-to-use software and games..."<ref name="2018expanded"/>}} Nestor also reports this statement made by   Yann Le Doaré, the developer; {{quote|"The 32-bit release can make run recent software like Firefox 57 on old computers." <ref name="2018expanded"/>}} The LinuxConsole 2018 version is still available on the developer website via the [Download mirror] tab for the [[University of Crete]] Computer Center FTP site.<ref>{{cite web |title=Download : LinuxConsole 2018 |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/linuxconsole-2018/ |website=linuxconsole.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Index of /mirrors/linux/linuxconsole/ |url=https://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxconsole/ |website=/ftp.cc.uoc.gr |access-date=29 March 2021}}</ref>

==Features==
[[File:LinuxConsole running the Mate desktop.png|thumb|Screenshot of Mate on LinuxConsole 2019 from the developer website.]]
LinuxConsole 2019 features Live CD/Live USB capabilities that allow users to test and/or use it without installing to the [[Hard disk drive|hard disk]] while requiring a minimal amount of system resources, and is designed for running on old computers. It is also featured as a gaming console. Distrowatch reports that it has "excellent hardware detection", and is suitable for easy installation as a modern desktop, gaming console, or server.<ref name="Requirements1"/><ref name="Stats"/><ref name="Analytics">{{cite web |title=8 Best Linux Gaming Distros You Need To Use In 2019 |url=https://analyticsindiamag.com/8-best-linux-gaming-distros-you-need-to-use-in-2019/ |website=AIM |publisher=AIM |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref>

LinuxConsole 2019 supports installing an extensible set of software via modules, and at least some Windows software with the [[Wine (software)|Wine]] virtual [[emulator]]. Additional software can be installed using the [[opkg]] and [[APT (software)|APT]] package managers. (APT uses a "wrapper" to install [[Package manager|packages]] from [[Debian]] Buster.) The default browser is [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]], and [[Libreoffice]] comes preinstalled. It comes preloaded with games as is customary for LinuxConsole. More games can be installed via [[Steam (service)|Steam]], the package managers, and some games with the Wine Windows emulator. It comes with the Mate desktop environment.<ref name="Distrowatch new"/><ref name="Analytics"/><ref name="2019meterpreter">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2019 releases, modern Linux distribution |url=https://meterpreter.org/linuxconsole-2019-releases-modern-linux-distribution/ |website=meterpreter.org |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="mainpage">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2019 is available for download, for both 64 and 32 bits. |url=https://www.linuxconsole.org/ |website=linuxconsole.org (Archived from the original) |access-date=12 October 2022 |archive-date=8 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208225645/https://www.linuxconsole.org/ |dead-url=unfit }}</ref>

It has support for the [[exFAT]] file system built in with [[Linux kernel]] version 5.4.5. It offers both 32bit and 64bit versions. It has multi-language support, and some dual-boot support as well. It also has a tool to build a customized distribution from scratch. This tool is called "Your Distro From Scratch", and it is the same tool used by the developers to independently develop and build the distro.<ref name="Distrowatch new"/><ref name="Telegramme">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole. Les vieux ordinateurs trouvent une seconde vie |url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/quimper/linuxconsole-les-vieux-ordinateurs-trouvent-une-seconde-vie-20-12-2014-10469481.php |website=Le Telegramme |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="2019meterpreter"/><ref name="Youtube">{{cite web |title=Your Distro From Scratch : Presentation |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptUnScqRI08 |website=Youtube |publisher=LinuxConsole |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="ydfs">{{cite web |title=ydfs |url=https://bitbucket.org/yourdistrofromscratch/ydfs/commits/53456578ce3e740f7ce96e8245349f012c8b4eb5 |website=Bitbucket |access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="2019 review">{{cite web |title=LinuxConsole 2019 review |url=https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Other/LinuxConsole-564.shtml |website=Softpedia |access-date=13 October 2022}}</ref>

==System requirements==
*32bit or 64bit [[IBM PC compatible|PC]] with [[P5 (microarchitecture)|i586]] x86 or [[x86-64]] architecture.
*PAE compliant [[Central processing unit|CPU]]. (Version 2.5 may be used for non-PAE CPU.)
*500MB RAM
**128MB for basic usage on the non-PAE versions.
**500MB for normal browser usage.
**1GB recommended for graphics intensive programs such as [[SuperTuxKart]]
*Can be installed to hard disk via Live CD, Live USB, Windows install, or net install.<ref name="Requirements1"/><ref name="Stats"/><ref name="Requirements"/>

==See also==
* [[Comparison of Linux distributions]]
* [[Lightweight Linux distribution]]
* [[List of Linux distributions]]
* [[List of live CDs]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.linuxconsole.org/ LinuxConsole Homepage]
*[https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=10775 LinuxConsole] on [[DistroWatch]]

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