Minimal installation

[Michael Kearey]

Rodolfo J. Paiz wrote:
> At 19:16 11/8/2003, you wrote:
> 
>> I don't know how low you can go, but I have managed a minimal install 
>> a lot less then the default povided by anaconda package selection, by 
>> creating a kickstart file that explicitely removes packages from 
>> installation ..
>>
>> One day I will set some time aside and arrive at the bare-minimimum 
>> kickstart file..
> 
> 
> I do the same thing for home firewalls and smaller machines, where I 
> often get 1GB drives and even sometimes a 500MB drive. I have 
> consistently kept to 150MB-200MB installs.
> 
> Perhaps a few of us could cooperate on creating this "smallest" install 
> kickstart file? I will be happy to cooperate, put forth my own efforts, 
> and maybe put up a web page with the list of packages so that we can 
> discuss it. Anyone else want to help? Lox, Michael, Jaroslaw... anyone?

What a co-incidence, I have considered the same thing. Perhaps a 
resource where a 'absolute, really truely bare minimum' kickstart file 
can be made available for thost that need it.

Sure, I will co-operate too. Perhaps test it, put forward my attempts, 
etc..
Cheers,
Michael