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DSL-N is built on Damn Small Linux technology. DSL-N is also small, bigger than DSL but smaller than most. DSL-N provides a reliable, and compact array of applications based mostly on the GTK2 libraries.DSL-N is not an evolution of DSL, it is not intended as progress over the philosophy of DSL, but is intended for a different user, or the same user under different circumstances.Features of DSL-N:it is smallit has software which is feature fullit takes advantage of redundant lib dependencies and suits to pack features into a tight distributionDSL-N has a modern kernel and does not squeeze out critical modules that would limit compatibilityLike DSL, DSL-n can: * Boot from from a CD as a live Linux distribution (LiveCD) * Boot from a USB pen drive * Boot from within a host operating system (that's right, it can run *inside* Windows) * Run very nicely from an IDE Compact Flash drive via a method we call "frugal install" * Run fully in RAM * Modularly grow -- DSL-N is highly extendable without the need to customize The applications in DSL-N were chosen because they are functional, usable, and relatively compact. Unlike DSL, DSL-N has GTK2 applications, that means DSL-N will need more ram and CPU cycles than DSL. To have a pleasant experience, we recommend at least 64MBs and 300MHz. DSL-N, unlike DSL, does not have a hard size cap, but it is being developed by the DSL team, and we hate bloat! So, don't expect DSL-N to get too big. Why are you making this offshoot of DSL when DSL is so successful? Because a 50MB, GTK2 based distribution, with a 2.6.x kernel and excellent hardware detection/support is a contradiction in terms. DSL-N represents our best effort to stay compact while providing for the needs of those who want the 'Bling Bling' such as SATA support, Gnumeric, Abiword, gMplayer.

Technical Specifications

Operating System:

dsl-n

VMware Tools installed: No

Size: 98MB

Allocated Memory (RAM): 512

Applications Installed:

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