Alright, I have a few questions...
I have noticed during Debian text-installs and the Slackware 12.2 install that although Debian uses Anaconda and Slack uses something similar, they each are running a "psuedo" X-window-(that is without X)-right?
How is this done??
I am asking this question because I am trying to come up with a low-ram Slackware-based "mini-slack" install for my laptop.
I really don't need Xorg and I think that there is no X-Window running when using Ananconda-is this correct??
Specifically-The text boxes that appear when doing an install-you know-the "setup" menu for Slackware,etc.
Can I somehow run Apps this way?
As in, let's say I had a Mini-slack-and the only thing it was for was text-editing-Using the "setup" style GUI's as the "editor"
I don't really need formating or printing-but word wrap and tabs/indent would be nice.
There must be a way to use the "setup" windows for this-as they don't require X-?See screenshot..
I know there are other non-x editors-but I don't need anything "complicated"-See "JDarkroom" as an example-
Can JDarkroom" run without X?

Hi,

Talk about formatting! How about editing your profile to get that width down a bit. Too much white space.

'ncurses' is what your speaking of for the setup.

You can try Absolute Linux 12.2.1 this runs at low RAM slow processors and Fluxbox offers just enough.

You can back track or install the pre-Xorg versions of Slack if hardware compatibility is the issue. Use midnight commander and vim for file and editor.