There a few links out there that talk about Minimal ubuntu installs. Xubuntu, IMO, isnt all that minimal. These are still cookie cutter type solutions.
Minimal Ubuntu ISO https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD http://disambiguation.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/a-minimal-ubuntu-install-the-basics/ Using the JeOS cd (Just enough OS): http://ubuntu-snippets.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-setup-lighter-faster-minimal.html install using server/alternate cd http://wiki.dennyhalim.com/ubuntu-minimal-desktop Install starts at "ok let's get started…" Debian 5 http://mikeoverip.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/debian-5-lenny-step-by-step-installation-with-screenshots/ Debian Etch - A minimal setup with X http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/432 http://saidkhorramshahgol.wordpress.com/2008/12/13/how-to-debian-minimal-installation/ Chris... On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 6:03 PM, Joel Brauer<[email protected]> wrote: > I think this is the best solution for installing UNR from a CD: > http://tinyurl.com/mst58f > Joel Brauer > > Only you can decide to be happy! The rest of life is in the details... > > There are no 'shoulds', only choices and consequences. > > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 3:57 PM, Randall Whitman <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> > You can try puppy as far as small distros. Have you tried xubuntu? >> Second the suggestion for Puppy or Xubuntu. maybe DSL. >> >> > I can't seem to get any of the new linux distros (specifically >> > variations of ubuntu) to run on my old dell ... I want a >> > linux disto on my laptop that I can use now. I don't have a budget >> > for a new laptop now. >> >> Can you upgrade the memory in the old laptop for a reasonable cost? >> If so you could run stock Ubuntu. >> >> On the topic of old and/or underpowered laptops and/or linux distros... >> >> Has anyone tried loading UNR (Ubuntu Netbook Remix) from CD rather than >> USB? >> I have an old laptop (c. 1998, no-brand, 128M ram, 400Mhz cpu) on which i >> would be interested in trying out UNR (without buying hardware and w/o >> touching newer in-use laptop), which likewise won't boot from USB >> (well, i didnt re-check, but c.1998, i'm assuming not). >> If not tried, any idea how easy or hard? >> For that matter, i'd be interested in trying out UNR on an old tower >> (also not bootable from USB). I keep hearing from non-LUG non-nerd type >> people, the effect of "I just wish the computer could be simpler." >> >> Thanks. >> /Randall >> _______________________________________________ >> LinuxUsers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > -- "As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to be continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." -Roger Penrose _______________________________________________ LinuxUsers mailing list [email protected] http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers
