Slax linux
As the name implies, Slax is a
Slackware-based Linux distribution. Since it can be run from a CD, USB
drive or even an MP3 player, it's popular with users looking for a
portable distro. To keep it's diminutive size (less than 200MB),
developers have opted to include only one type of each app. As a
result, you'll find only one text editor instead of 10 options; a
single music player instead of three choices. Slax is easy to
customize, however, by installing pre-configured "modules" of
additional software.
To get Slax up and running all you need is an i486 processor or better, a CD-ROM or USB drive to boot from, and 30 to 128 MB of RAM, depending on what options you choose. Though the Web site lacks good documentation, help can be found in the community's forum.
Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with a modular approach and outstanding design. Despite its small size, Slax provides a wide collection of pre-installed software for daily use, including a well organized graphical user interface and useful recovery tools for system administrators.
The modular approach gives you the ability to include any other software in Slax easily. If you're missing your favourite text editor, networking tool or game, simply download a module with the software and copy it to Slax, no need to install, no need to configure.
If you are a beginner or you're just too busy to make it yourself, follow a few steps to build your own customized operating system by using web-based interface here.
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