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DSL-N

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Description

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 small
it has software which is feature full
it takes advantage of redundant lib dependencies and suits to pack features into a tight distribution
DSL-N has a modern kernel and does not squeeze out critical modules that would limit compatibility

Like 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.

Last updated: 08/24/2006

Operating system: dsl-n

Applications installed:
many useful

VMware Tools installed: No

Size: 98 MB
Torrent available: No
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Primary account
Username: root
Password: password

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