[sf-lug] distro advice, please (on low-spec hardware)

[Kristian Erik Hermansen]

In addition to Michael's comment, I agree with the approach.  You
could start with something like Ubuntu Minimal (~10MB ISO), and
install only the things you feel are necessary.  Meta-packages like
ubuntu-desktop pull in all sorts of stuff you may not need, like
OpenOffice, Pidgin, etc.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD

However, you can follow some of the suggestions used here:
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/minimal

And as always, you can roll you own if you like.  Linux is free and
open -- you have the power.  If you don't need a GUI and YouTube, your
kernel+gnubase+bash+lynx+mutt could be all you need to make the most
of a "lean PC"...
-- 
Kristian Erik Hermansen