Not quite just a transistor but maybe something like this (an SOC with 32MB ram which costs about $5 in bulk) though it does require quite a bit of additional electronics to work.
Also somebody also made an embedded Linux for the ESP32-S3 (which is even cheaper and doesn’t require anywhere as much auxiliary electronics).
PS: Yeah, I got the joke. Just pointing out that the reality itself is quite impressive.
https://dmitry.gr/?r=05.Projects&proj=07.+Linux+on+8bit
This guy ran linux on 8-bit microcontroller by emulating a hogher end processor on an 8 bit computer. He also emulated the ram on an SD card.
Slow as heck, but can be done.
88 pins, that’s way too many!
Is there a 32 pin DIP-32 chip that can run Linux?
Well, as two people already pointed out, turns out somebody got Linux to run on the 8-bit ATMega1284p microcontroller which comes in a DIP package, though it’s 44 pin rather than 32.
This made me look up if you could somehow run it on vacuum tubes, sadly not
9 day boot time on a 4004!
OMG!
I booted Debian Linux on a 4-bit intel microprocessor from 1971 - the first microprocessor in the world - the 4004. It is not fast, but it is a real Linux kernel with a Debian rootfs on a real board whose only CPU is a real intel 4004 from the 1970s. The video is sped up at variable rates to demonstrate this without boring you. The clock and calendar in the video are accurate. A constant-rate video is linked below.
He eventually got it down to under 5 days!
Requirements are one resistor. Gold band for optimal performance.
I code by laying out gravel patterns for crickets to run through.
I know a guy who got Linux running on a diode.
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Holy crap, I know FOR SURE now that most of you are no fun at parties. Good luck out there lol.
We’re in a Linux meme community on Lemmy. There was no need for further confirmation lol
Oh I am aware. Just hoping to prompt some self awareness in these young nerds.
Don’t get it twisted
Damn I hate when they increase the minimum requirements
Some joker will get it to run on a 1N34A.
Install directly into the base of the brainstem
Every time I woke up would be like
GRUB RESCUE> _
This thing runs arch by the way.
I thought a 555 was the min spec?
You can also wait for quantum fluctuations to randomly compute your thing…
Hey you
