Shaun he didn't suggest Ubuntu Server, he suggested Ubuntu Embedded. Aus asked about a distro for an "embedded system"...DSL won't even fit on an embedded device. Think about a router or solid state device like a print server.
uclinux is king...do yourself a favor and google it, then take a look google QNX just to see one of the quasi open source commercial top dogs. On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Shaun Marolf <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Thu, 2009-01-01 at 13:57 -0500, Bryan Smith wrote: > > uclinix of course > > > > On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 3:53 PM, Aus <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi, what is the suitable linux distribution to install on > > slow, small > > memory embedded system that is dedicated as a home webserver > > besides > > running couple of file transfer applications and some network > > communications. > > > > fast boot is very important!!! > > > > the processing ability and features are not high, > > > > no need for KDE, text based is great.!! > > > > > > what do you suggest? small, fast, compact distribution > > > > thanks all for help > > > > > > Ubuntu Server edition has no GUI interface but still a bit bloated. Damn > Small Linux is also good and less bloat and still has a GUI if you want > it. If you go to distrowatch you can look for dedicated distros to meet > your requirements easily. Firewall servers, LAMPS dedicated distros > (though that may be more than you need) and simple home servers for file > and media sharing. > > Recommendations in this area are a bit harder as everyone seems to have > their favorite distro for such dedicated services. I suggest you just > look at the list of distros and find one that matches your needs as > closely as possible and then try it out. If you like it then modify it > accordingly to suit your needs. > > --Shaun > > It isn't about it being free. Rather, its about the freedom it brings. > > > > > -- A healthy diet includes Linux, Linux, and more Linux. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
