Slackware (and its forks), Crux (and its forks including ArchLinux)
and source-based distros (gentoo, smgl) rule because they're simple
(well, except gentoo). Debian is too automated and has (imho) too much
strange scripts. ArchLinux minimal install is ~100Mb, but full
dwm-environment can be <250Mb. Same with slack
On 3/14/07, Michael Muster <a-chopper_AT_gmx.de> wrote:
> Hi,
> I, don't see a reason why it is necessary to start a new distribution.
> If you install a minimal debian by selecting nothing when tasksel
> asks, you get a minimal system where everyone can install what he/she
> wants.
> For an minimal dwm-system an
> aptitude install x-window-system-core and a few
> x-libs to compile dwm should work.
> Perhaps add build-essential, xterm, and an editor and the system is
> ready for use.
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Received on Wed Mar 14 2007 - 14:36:23 UTC
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