Embeddable Linux Kernel Subset
| ELKS | |
|---|---|
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| OS family | Unix-like |
| Initial release | 0.0.76 (20 May 1999) |
| Latest release | 0.9.2  / 6 September 2026 |
| Repository | |
| Available in | English |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| License | GPL v2 |
| Official website | github |
The Embeddable Linux Kernel Subset (ELKS), formerly known as Linux-8086, is a Linux-like operating system kernel. It is a subset of the Linux kernel, intended for 16-bit computers with limited processor and memory resources such as machines powered by Intel 8086 and compatible microprocessors not supported by 32-bit Linux.