I am interested in finding a live distro that supports:
a. "Thin"... limited size
b. Limited services
ssh
Scp
dd
Fisk
File systems (mkfs.msdos, ext, etc)
Networking

The purpose is a toolset for cloning, data migration etc. With a small footprint.

Must be a live CD or maybe include best instructions on creating as a live CD.

I have not compiled a kernel. Nor do I wish to at the moment.

Too busy supporting all OS (linux, unix, HP-UX, Solaris, SunOS, Windows, ESXi, IOS, Cisco IOS) to do learn that as well.


Appreciate
JMAS

Maybe AntiX Core would suit, or TinyCore, possibly SliTaz - there are some other basic command line distros too.

(By 'Fisk' I take it is actually fdisk you meant.)

AntiX will allow you to remaster it to what you need.

https://antixlinux.com/the-most-exte...on-the-planet/

http://mxlinux.mirrors.uk2.net/isos/...inal/antiX-19/

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Install an MX-Linux.
Configure to your needs.
Create snapshot (ISO).
Install on USB (from MX).
Live happily ever after.

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There are specialist distros for that sort of thing
https://www.system-rescue.org/
is one I've used in the past.

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