Cut down Linux + customisable X windows

[Chris Jones]

> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:17:33 +1100
> From: Scott Boyle <sjboyle at gmail.com>
> To: ubuntu-au at lists.ubuntu.com
> Subject: Cut down Linux + customisable X windows
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> Hi all,
>   Very new to the list so I am sorry if this is a repeat topic (if it is
> could you point me to an archive). I have been dreaming of a linux disto
> that is bare bones (but not so much to make it difficult to use as I am new
> to linux) one that doesnot come with all the bells and whistles and 30 apps
> for the same functionality, I want an OS that I need to add the
> applications for what I want to do. Also I would like to be able to have a
> highly cusomisable X windos application so I can completely change the look
> and feel to how I would like. I am hoping there is something out there for
> me, if not I am willing to start a project to roll my own but I would
> rather not reinvent the wheel if there is already a wheel that fits.
> 
> Scott Boyle
> 
> -- 

Hi Scott. I don't know whether you found the solution that you are
after, but I reckon you should give Bodhi Linux a try. It is Ubuntu
based and sits at around ~350MB ISO download.

It is basically a base install for you to build and customize to your
own liking. It's what I use and now I swear by it.

But the first thing I do in it is replace Enlightenment with GNOME. But
that's easy by running:

sudo aptitude install gnome-panel

Done.

Regards

-- 
Chris Jones <chrisjones at comcen.com.au>