Finding the Smallest Linux Distribution to install in a 10GB Partition
I thought this is easy.
It has to be, something other than Debian Gnome.
After nearly 48 hours, the results are astounding.
I thought Cachy OS would be the first choice.
Not with Gnome. It needs 20GB.
I did not try Window Manager.
CachyOS lets you select select several desktops during Installation which others do not.
If one is knew my recommendation is Manjaro Linux.
It has Gnome, KDE, XFCE and several community developed desktops.
I thought Linux Light would do it.
After wasting a long time downloading, it tells me that I need 17.5GB in the root partition.
It is Ubuntu based.
I tried Ubuntu based FunOS.
It was only 2.1GB and installed it which took an inordinate time but one cannot install additional software.
Unfortunately, AntiX is the only one which could foot the bill but the Kernel is old and no EFI.
I hope AntiX developers would consider putting out an iso image with the new Kernel.
MX Linux is still in alpha stage which is AntiX based.
They are slow to respond and have missed the bus.
I got a Brain Wave.
Use Debian Trixe DVD-1 and install LXDE desktop.
Yes, it saved almost 5GB out of 10GB.
Alternative is to use a Debian Live DVD and there are 10 varieties, including KDE.
I just downloaded KDE and installed it.
I wanted to see whether Synaptic Package Manager is there.
It is not there but using Software, I installed Synaptic.
One has two package managers, then.
Debian GRUB does not recognize ARCH boot loaders.
Solution is to install Manjaro.
That is why I highly recommend Manjaro.
It has the best GRUB, currently.
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