Linux on old laptop - still trying...

[Chris Linstid]

With Ubuntu, you used to be able to do a "server" install, which I believe
was a more minimal install than the regular Ubuntu install.  However, I've
only just started playing with the new Ubuntu LiveCD/installation hybrid, so
I'm not sure how you would go about it.  Perhaps it is still be an option
before it boots up?

For lower end systems, I tend to use just a straight basic Debian install
and I'm usually around 350-400MB, even with X (with a lightweight window
manager like xfce or windowmaker), firefox/mozilla, etc.

    - Chris

On 6/6/06, Drew Van Zandt <drew.vanzandt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Very weird... I've installed Debian in less than 512 MB with X.  (On a
> CF card, actually.)  I'd recommend a very minimal initial install,
> then apt-get (or whatever) only the things you specifically need.
>
> (I've done an install in 256 MB CF, but had to do some install-time
> gymnastics to do so...I forget exactly what, it involved hopping to
> another console and yanking some junk it seemed to insist on
> installing even though it wasn't needed.)
>
> --DTVZ
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