Having trouble finding an absolute minimal Linux distro.

[otherwise]

Hello all. I've been trying to find a linux distro that pretty much contains the absolute bare minimum required s.t. I don't have to bootstrap a compiler. Pretty much just partation tools, gcc, the kernel, and a shell (preferably bash). Does such a distro exist? The closest I've found is bare-bones linux which seems to have quite a bit more.

 

[Nothinman]

It really depends on what you consider required. A base Debian install is like 400M in ~150 packages, IIRC, which is a bit large but you can still trim it back more if you really need.

 

[halw]

Originally posted by: otherwise
Hello all. I've been trying to find a linux distro that pretty much contains the absolute bare minimum required s.t. I don't have to bootstrap a compiler. Pretty much just partation tools, gcc, the kernel, and a shell (preferably bash). Does such a distro exist? The closest I've found is bare-bones linux which seems to have quite a bit more.

This link gives instructions on setting up a minimal Ubuntu system. May be worth a look.

 

[Dahak]

there are 2 off and that I found doing a quick google search,
1) Puppy Linux
2) Damn Small Linux aka DSL
You may have to install some of the other tools that you need but those are the smallest ones that i've seen / heard of.