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Alpine Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. It is designed for power efficiency on resource-constrained devices such as routers, firewalls, and embedded systems. It is also used as a secure server platform. Alpine Linux is highly secure and easy to maintain with its low attack surface and minimal footprint. It is built on the Linux kernel and is designed with a focus on security, reliability, and resource efficiency. It comes with a wide range of open source software packages and supports various architectures such as x86, ARM, RISC-V, and PowerPC. Alpine Linux is known for its small size, fast boot times, and strong security features. It is also well-suited for running containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes.

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