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Old 08-14-2007, 08:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What Linux distro would have near instant boot times and use the least system resources?
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A very basic installation like Ubuntu server or a heavily modified Gentoo Linux flavour. Have a play with a few and then you can decide.
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how about damn small linux

its great on older machines
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damn small linux? woah im checking that out now, ill try it live. thanks!
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