On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:30:01 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > I did not use the term "alternate" as that already has a specific > meaning in this context. > I also used "contrarian" instead of "experimental" to emphasize I'm > looking for something aimed at a different target audience.
(...) > What I would like to have: > CLI, dial up on a full analog modem (USB connection), > WiFi connectivity, apt-offline. > > Options I would likely download almost immediately: > X11, a very simple GUI (NOT a 'desktop _environment_), > Tcl/Tk & gnuplot (I've existing projects). I'm not sure that I have properly understood your whole point but if you're asking/looking for a minimal install you can go with the net ISO (expert installer), and select a small set of components (with no desktop pattern, only a bare base install) and after the first login, configure your network facility and proceed with the rest of the packages you've mentioned. Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/jrni6h$kvm$1...@dough.gmane.org