I am working on a project to create a lightweight Linux workstation distro for
older hardware, mainly PII and PIII machines. The goal is a functional desktop
with easy installation and configuration. This is not a LiveCD like damn small
linux but a complete installation distro which uses IceWM for the window
manager. All of the applications from Debian stable are available post install
for those who need additional software. We could use a little help with testing
and a few details if anyone has time or wants to.
Deb-Ice is a customized Debian distribution uses apt for package management
and the 2.6 kernel. Deb-Ice simplifys the process of installing Debian on an
older machine. Currently we just have an installer which uses the Debian
repositories. Once we get to version 1.0 we will release an iso for offline
installation. The IceWM window manager is installed along with a selection of
applications for everyday use, most of which are selected for low memory usage,
although familar applications such as a Mozilla browser suite are also included
for those who would rather use them. We are working on getting together the
needed graphical configuration utilities as well. It is a desktop workstation
distribution to simple functionality and performance on older hardware.
Basically everything is together but we need to make sure nothing important is
missing or see if anyone can think of some other applications that need to be
added. Things we need help with include:
* testing sound, printing
* Getting together some information (documentation and HowTos) about getting
these things working for the distribution.
* There are a few broken pieces of software lying around that we would like to
get included if anyone that can program in C++ or C would like to work on.
These are basically just configuration utilities which are missing. debian
packaging expertise would also be helpful here.
* We could use some prople who are good with graphics to create icons for the
menu items, which are not completed yet.
Website is still under construction but can be found at http://icelinux.net If
you would like to help out Just send me an email if you want to help out and
then download the iso
https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=203391
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