Fast and Easy Distro?
Well what im really looking for is a real quick distro. I downloaded Knoppix and DSL and tried them out and was amazed. Its fast! Its just what i need--the bare minimum. The downside is that I want to download and install other programs but DSL wont let me(PHP,MySQL, and Apache for local dev).
Im not a genius with linux at all. I was wondering if anyone would be able to suggest a distro that is easy but fast as light. I have debian but it comes with WAYYYY too much stuff! Any suggestions? |
Is there any way i could install DSL or Knoppix to my HD and use it from there but still be able to install and downloaded other binaries/etc
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This belongs in the distro forums :)
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Hi. I have used a hard drive install of Knoppix for about a year and really liked it. I had a drive go bad and when I replaced it I installed Kanotix and am very happy with it now. My other machine is running Debian Sarge and it can be a little overwhelming for someone new but it will do what you are after. There are a lot of choices so I would search a little and see what suits you best. I have tried most of them and am now sticking to Debian based. Personal choice. I had better luck using Knoppix 3.7 than I did with 3.9 for my install. The nice thing is, you can try several different ones until you find the one you like. Good Luck in your search.
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moved at OPs request
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Big and small linux
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My suggestion is that you decide between small and big. As you have tried DSl I suggest you try feather linux and puppy linux which is 3-4 times DSL yet among the smallest. |
Debian or Slackware would be great for you, you can install it with a light GUI like and install whatever apps you need.
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