Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025.
If you're trying to decide between two powerhouse Linux distributions, let's see if I can help you make the call.
You're poking the bottom end of the barrel there, hardware wise. For a prepackaged distro which does all that you need (except root DNS. It does DNS caching though) is Astaro Linux. It has a nice web ...