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Which Linux distro for a dedicated web browsing machine?

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hasu

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I am building a tiny PC exclusively for web browsing.
Looking for a Linux distribution with fast boot and small size to be installed on a CF card.

Tried DSL and Puppy. Both runs fine as Live CD but failed to boot when installed locally on hard drive or CF Card (using IDE adapter).

TIA
 
Why did they fail to boot?

It's likely that you'll have similar problems with anything else.

But otherwise do a Debian install. When time comes to select the role of the machine, uncheck everything except maybe 'standard install' (the roles change time to time I don't have Etch memorized) Don't do desktop or server or anything like that. Then install x windows, fluxbox, and 'iceweasel'. Then VLC for media playing. Thats about it. Use Debian-multimedia.org for w32codecs.

 
Originally posted by: drag
Why did they fail to boot?
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DSL does not even show any error message. Puppy said the required files are not found on 'ideflash' device. After searching some more I found this link. As per the discussion, it is better to format CF card as FAT16. When I tried last night I used ext2 that could be the reason for failure. I will try FAT16 tonight.

But otherwise do a Debian install. When time comes to select the role of the machine, uncheck everything except maybe 'standard install' (the roles change time to time I don't have Etch memorized) Don't do desktop or server or anything like that. Then install x windows, fluxbox, and 'iceweasel'. Then VLC for media playing. Thats about it. Use Debian-multimedia.org for w32codecs.
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I saw that while installing an Etch server. I will give it a try if Puppy fails with FAT16.

Thank you!
 
I second going with debian etch net-install which downloads all packages are you go. Do a base install only and when you boot into the new system in the prompt do:

apt-get install xorg xorg-driver-(whatever card you have)
test it out and then do
apt-get install fluxbox iceweasel vlc

That is probably the most minimalist config possible with web browsing which should take maybe around 200-225mb of space.
 
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