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Minimal Ubuntu remastering

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I was trying to remaster an Ubuntu Mini Remix using the tool called "Customizer". My goal is to create a version with a GUI capable of networking too. I don't like all the Tomboy Notes, Evolution and Unity stuff that Natty come with.

http://www.ubuntu-mini-remix.org/

http://u-customizer.sourceforge.net/

The packages I installed are just xorg and gnome-desktop-environment.

apt-get --no-install-recommends xorg gnome-desktop-environment

Well it worked quite well. I just want to ask if there are any minimum packages other that the two mentioned above? The lubuntu-desktop is great too but I want gnome more cos it has a wider community (imo).

Please don't refer me to LFS. I'm still too noob for that.

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answered 3 Years ago giccolla · Accepted Answer

For a truly minimal installation, I'd advise avoiding any package that has either 'desktop' or 'environment' in its name. The basic blocks of a minimal installation are: a window manager, a file browser, for example, openbox and pcmanfm, and the programs you need. Another thing to keep in mind is that --no-install-recommends is a tricky option. Don't be surprised if something doesn't work because of missing recommended packages. Networking doesn't require GUI tools, but if you need a network manager, try wicd.

For more ideas, check out the links below:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems

http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/minimal