Ask HN: What are some minimal Linux distros that I can use?

4 pointsmraza0073 comments

I'm definitely something else beside Arch Linux but its minimal doesn't comes with much pre installed software

Give Manjaro a shot. A lot of people (me included) believe that it's a preview to what Arch can do while still giving new users decent control when it comes to installing packages (Both official repos and from AURs). Plus if you want it to look nice: https://aptrinh.js.org/manjaro-rice.html

Arch still stays on top when it comes to total control of the distro you're using imo.

Totally agree with you on Arch. I think I would get out of my comfort zone and install arch and customize it

older but lightwieght;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porteus_(operating_system)

billed as under 300MB, and media portable.

there is a locked down version porteus kiosk if you want to run thin clients.

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