Re: Best tiny linux

From: wd10 (nospam_at_nospam.invalid)
Date: 09/25/05 

Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:16:23 -0400

On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:03:34 +0000, Christopher Chringle wrote:

> Ernie wrote:
>> How do these compare: tiny linux, damn small linux, pygmy, monkey, etc?
>>
>> I want a linux that I can use all the way from a P150/64MB/100MB free to
>> a 750MHZ,256MB/4GB free. I won't be doing graphics or games or anything
>> heavy, but I do want a GUI and to be able to run most internet apps. I
>> will be using both Intel and AMD machines. Does it make sense to try to
>> find one linux for all of these varying powered machines, or should I
>> run a heavier distro for the bigger machines and a tiny one for the less
>> powerful boxes? Also I'd like to find a distro that doesn't require me
>> to hunt all over hell for drivers, etc. Something that is stable, yet
>> flexible.
>>
>> Which of the above offers the most for the least amount of resources?
>>
>
> Ok, getting back on thread - I also have a old machine with limited memory that
> could use a small version with a gui and internet access. Any suggestions?
> Currently I've only experience with redhat and fedora.

These tiny live CDs can be installed after you try them:
Damn Small Linux
Puppy Linux
SLAX -- the live CD is small but you can add more software easily. You can
run Fluxbox or KDE, and maybe others.

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