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Old 08-14-2006, 06:51 PM   #1
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Small Footprint...little RAM


I got an old clam shell mac given to me. I would like to fiddle with linux, but it is slower then the second coming. Has 8 gig and 32 ram but I can get it up to 64.

Any recommendations?
 
Old 08-15-2006, 12:27 AM   #2
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busybox <-- base linux system
uclib <-- dynamic libraries (glibc replacement)
kdrive <-- trimmed down x server

Entire Linux system in under 10 MB. A little bit of extra work, but worth the effort if you need a small Linux system.

regards,
...drkstr

**edit**
you can add in whatever apps you want to this, this is just a base Linux system to get yous tarted.

Last edited by drkstr; 08-15-2006 at 12:29 AM.
 
  


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