# TinyMe

> Linux distribution

**Wikidata**: [Q2464627](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2464627)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tinyme

## Summary
TinyMe is a lightweight Linux distribution designed for minimal resource systems. It is an operating system built upon the Linux kernel and core GNU components.

## Key Facts
- **Website**: http://tinymelinux.com/
- **Freebase ID**: /m/03mbrjs
- **Instance of**: Linux distribution
- **Sitelink Count**: 5 (referring to the number of language-specific Wikipedia pages it has)
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Appears in Spanish (es), Norwegian (no), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), and Russian (ru)
- **Related To**: Classified under the "Linux distribution" entity class.

## FAQs
### Q: What is TinyMe?
A: TinyMe is a lightweight Linux distribution designed for systems with limited resources, built on the Linux kernel and core GNU components.

### Q: What is TinyMe based on?
A: TinyMe is based on the Linux kernel and core GNU components, characteristic of the Linux distribution class.

### Q: Where can I find more information about TinyMe?
A: Information is available on its official website (http://tinymelinux.com/) and in several language editions of Wikipedia (Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian).

### Q: How many Wikipedia language editions cover TinyMe?
A: TinyMe is covered in 5 language editions of Wikipedia: Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, and Russian.

## Why It Matters
TinyMe addresses the need for a functional yet minimal Linux operating system on older or low-resource hardware. Its lightweight nature allows users to repurpose aging computers that might struggle with heavier desktop environments, extending their useful life and reducing electronic waste. By providing a streamlined, accessible Linux option, TinyMe enables broader adoption of open-source software on hardware previously deemed obsolete, promoting digital inclusion and sustainability.

## Notable For
- Being a specifically designed lightweight Linux distribution focused on minimal resource requirements.
- Having a presence in 5 non-English language Wikipedia editions (Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian), indicating some international reach.
- Its classification strictly as a "Linux distribution" without additional complexity qualifiers in its core Wikidata entry.

## Body
### Overview
- TinyMe is explicitly categorized as an instance of "Linux distribution".
- It is included in the "Linux distribution" entity class (sitelink count: 70 for the class), placing it within a broad category of operating systems.
- The core definition of a Linux distribution, which TinyMe adheres to, is "an operating system based on the Linux kernel and often core GNU components".

### Technical Details
- **Official Resource**: The official website for TinyMe is http://tinymelinux.com/.
- **Database Identifier**: It has a Freebase ID: /m/03mbrjs.
- **Wikipedia Presence**: TinyMe is documented in the following language Wikipedia editions: Spanish (es), Norwegian (no), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), and Russian (ru).
- **Sitelink Metric**: Its Wikidata entry has a sitelink count of 5, confirming the number of Wikipedia language editions covering it.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013