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Alpine Linux

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Version 3.23.2 + Free Support on Ubuntu 24.04

Alpine Linux is a lightweight, security-focused Linux distribution designed for simplicity, efficiency, and minimal resource usage. It uses the musl C library and BusyBox instead of traditional GNU utilities, resulting in a very small footprint and fast performance. Alpine Linux is widely used in containers, servers, and cloud-native environments where security and efficiency are critical.

Features of Alpine Linux:

  • Extremely lightweight and minimal base system.
  • Uses musl libc and BusyBox for reduced size and complexity.
  • Strong focus on security with frequent updates and a small attack surface.
  • Fast and simple package management using apk.
  • Designed for containers, virtualization, and embedded systems.
  • Uses OpenRC instead of systemd for service management.

Alpine Linux Usage:

 $ sudo su
$ sudo systemctl enable docker
$ Start Alpine Linux (Interactive CLI): sudo docker run -it --name alpine-linux alpine:latest /bin/sh
$ Check version inside shell: cat /etc/os-release

Disclaimer: Alpine Linux is open-source software released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and other compatible licenses. It is developed by the Alpine Linux community and is not affiliated with any commercial organization. Users should consult the official Alpine Linux documentation for best practices, updates, and security guidelines, and ensure it meets their system and project requirements.