> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:17:33 +1100 > From: Scott Boyle <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Cut down Linux + customisable X windows > Message-ID: > <CABZvh+E1Sj=umxpa7te-noon2xt56hyuofozdtpxlgsjz4p...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi all, > Very new to the list so I am sorry if this is a repeat topic (if it is > could you point me to an archive). I have been dreaming of a linux disto > that is bare bones (but not so much to make it difficult to use as I am new > to linux) one that doesnot come with all the bells and whistles and 30 apps > for the same functionality, I want an OS that I need to add the > applications for what I want to do. Also I would like to be able to have a > highly cusomisable X windos application so I can completely change the look > and feel to how I would like. I am hoping there is something out there for > me, if not I am willing to start a project to roll my own but I would > rather not reinvent the wheel if there is already a wheel that fits. > > Scott Boyle > > --
Hi Scott. I don't know whether you found the solution that you are after, but I reckon you should give Bodhi Linux a try. It is Ubuntu based and sits at around ~350MB ISO download. It is basically a base install for you to build and customize to your own liking. It's what I use and now I swear by it. But the first thing I do in it is replace Enlightenment with GNOME. But that's easy by running: sudo aptitude install gnome-panel Done. Regards -- Chris Jones <[email protected]> -- ubuntu-au mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
