RUNT Linux is an acronym for ResNet USB Network Tester. It is one of many

Linux distribution A Linux distribution (often abbreviated as distro) is an operating system made from a software collection that includes the Linux kernel and, often, a package management system. Linux users usually obtain their operating system by downloading one ...

s designed to run from a USB flash drive. RUNT is based on Slackware's bare kernel. It was originally designed as a network tool for students at

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. It consists of a boot floppy image and a zip file, similar to zipslack. It is intended to be a fairly complete Linux installation for use as a testing tool capable of booting on any x86 computer with a USB port and a bootable floppy.

External links

Runt Linux
Homepage of the distribution
Linux on a Stick!
Screenshot walkthrough showing how to put Runt on a pendrive

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