On Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:10:14 -0500 Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote:
> On 06/29/2020 12:22 PM, Mike C. wrote: > >> > >>> When you start the installer if you choose the Expert > >>> installation (I believe under advanced section) or if you press > >>> the Escape key and type expert at the boot prompt you can get a > >>> very minimal system installed although there will be a few more > >>> questions that you have to answer along the way. > >>> > >>> The trick is when you get to the package selection screen to > >>> uncheck everything except for Standard System which will give you > >>> only a basic system with no gui. > >>> > >> > >> A very fine workaround. Been doing that for years for different > >> problems <GRIN> > >> > >> My current problem is the official Debian installer is effectively > >> broken. It forces you to accept packages which the repository tags > >> as "recommended". The problem is those packages prevent *ME* from > >> using *MY* system for *MY* intended purposes and workflow > >> <*GRUMBLE*> > >> > >> So I'm looking for what *I* consider a *WORKING* installer ;/ > >> > > > > The ReduceDebian Wiki page might help you get closer to where > > you're trying to go. https://wiki.debian.org/ReduceDebian > > In my jaundiced view, that page gives an excellent introduction in > how to fix the broken system the installer left on my hardware <end > rant ;> > > It does present the information in a pattern that will be useful when > I actively pursue using debootstrap as my "installer". I've held off > on that, not wanting to create a berserker fraken-Debian. > > > > > It includes resetting "install-recommends" and "install-suggests" > > to 0 in the apt.conf file > > That applies only to adding to an already installed system. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug How about Devuan? You can install any window manager you want if you get the netinst cd, no dependence on systemd -- _________________________________________ / During a visit to America, Winston \ | Churchill was invited to a buffet | | luncheon at which cold fried chicken | | was served. Returning for a second | | helping, he asked politely, "May I have | | some breast?" | | | | "Mr. Churchill," replied the hostess, | | "in this country we ask for white meat | | or dark meat." Churchill apologized | | profusely. | | | | The following morning, the lady | | received a magnificent orchid from her | | guest of honor. The accompanying card | | read: "I would be most obliged if you | \ would pin this on your white meat." / ----------------------------------------- \ \ /\ /\ //\\_//\\ ____ \_ _/ / / / * * \ /^^^] \_\O/_/ [ ] / \_ [ / \ \_ / / [ [ / \/ _/ _[ [ \ /_/ _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug