In the exploration of Linux distributions, Microsoft's Azure Linux 3 stood out with efficient RAM usage of just 115MB upon booting.
The quest to find the most lightweight and resource-friendly Linux distro led to testing various versions including Linux containers, command-line versions, and desktop environments like GNOME and KDE.
While not covering all possible options, the focus was on commonly available distros suitable for testing between KDE and GNOME.
Although there might be ultra-light versions not included, this overview provides insights into the Linux distros that use the least amount of RAM.