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Best low-memory Linux Server Distros for < 1GB deployments

Read the full article: Best low-memory Linux Server Distros for < 1GB deployments Running Linux servers on under 1 GB of RAM (think 512 MB or even 256 MB) can be challenging, but it’s absolutely feasible with the right distro choice. I’ve found that using ultra-lightweight Linux distributions gives you plenty of headroom to run actual services on these tiny systems, rather than wasting precious memory on the… continue reading.