Re: [tlug] Small footprint Linux distribution without a GUI

[Alain Hoang <hoanga@example.com>]

Jedidiah Israel wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a Linux distribution which does not install a
> graphical user interface? I am searching for a Linux distribution with
> a very small footprint to run services.

	I'm sure many people are going to ask....  How small is small?  I like 
having a copy of grml [1] lately for the times I need a LiveCD to work 
with.  Unfortunately with the introduction of Core 2 Duo systems, I've 
found a real need for having an ISO that can boot on those systems and 
recognize the hardware on it.

	grml also includes a mini version that is about 170MB uncompressed and 
58MB as an iso.

	There is always the option of install Debian base install and slowly 
layering on the pieces that you absolutely need.  If you want a source 
based approach I'm sure the Gentoo-ists here can give you hints on how 
to trim down a Gentoo install to something lightweight although 
installing software might be tricky after that.

	If you need even smaller, you might want to look at OpenWRT or any of 
the embedded distros for fitting into a quite small footprint.

[1] http://www.grml.org