It sounds to me like you should look into tiny core Linux -- runs in memory after booting from CD or USB stick.
http://tinycorelinux.net/ Files are stored in a separate volume that you can take with you. See this page for philosophy/operation: http://tinycorelinux.net/arch_core.html - Victor On 07/16/2018 02:33 AM, Steve Litt wrote: > On Sat, 14 Jul 2018 23:14:42 -0400 > Art <k...@myfairpoint.net> wrote: > >> I need some help deciding which linux distro to install. It's a >> special project which needs the following: >> >> Must run directly from a usb or sd card >> Must support gpg for strong encryption (gpg) >> Must be light weight and fast loading* >> Must offer an encrypted home folder option >> Must store unencrypted files securely if needed, can't be a 'live' >> usb/sd** Must load FAST >> Must support wireless >> Must be secure, high security is a plus >> Prefer xfce, not mandatory >> Prefer long life cycle, such as Ubuntu's LTS >> Prefer no frills >> Prefer Xubuntu, since it's what I use*** > > I can't envision exactly what you're doing, but check out Void Linux > using a lightweight window manager like Openbox or LXDE. You mentioned > Xfce, but Xfce is definitely not "light." > > You mentioned long life cycles. Void is a rolling release,so you might > not like that. Provisions for regular updates have to be made. > > You mention security. If this is a priority, what about OpenBSD? > > I think the work you'll need to perform to get any 'Buntu to be light > weight will overwhelm, because light isn't 'Buntu's core competency. > You run 'Buntu when you want "always works, requires little thought." A > laptop for doing presentations comes to mind. > > SteveT > > Steve Litt > Author: The Key to Everyday Excellence > http://www.troubleshooters.com/key > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt > > -- Victor Forberger, Attorney 608-352-0138 608-316-2741 (fax) vforber...@fastmail.fm http://law.vforberger.fastmail.fm informational blogs: http://wisconsinui.wordpress.com and http://linuxatty.wordpress.com
signature.asc
Description: OpenPGP digital signature
-- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users