[Novalug] [steve.langasek@ubuntu.com: Ubuntu JeOS 7.10 released]

[Oscar Merida]

DonJr wrote:
> Even more to the point:
>    What is "Just Enough Operating System"?
> 
> Lets look at ubuntu_minimal:   Minimal core of ubuntu
> For version 1.43 as used by Ubuntu 7.04 here is what this object
> DEPENDS on:
> 
I think its pointless to criticize ubuntu here, since its not trying to 
be a minimal OS, just a minimal OS for the Desktop that an average PC 
user can use.

If you want a really minimal distribution, there are  others you should 
look at, from slackware to puppy linux to rolling your own.  Of course, 
you'll likely be sacrificing some convenience, and having some stuff 
just work. But if you're on older or less capable hardware, or just want 
to run a minimal server box ...

-Oscar