Richard Owlett, I hope it works for you. It is #1 on Distrowatch.com currently. https://distrowatch.com/ I wonder if something like MX-Fluxbox would work as a window manager for you? https://mxlinux.org/blog/4585/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluxbox https://mxlinux.org/blog/mx-fluxbox-was-just-upgraded-what-now/
On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 7:13 PM Tom <[email protected]> wrote: > On Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:10:14 -0500 > Richard Owlett <[email protected]> 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 > > [email protected] > > 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 > [email protected] > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
