Re: [Rule-list] Distributing the distro

[Kerry]

A terrible example would be Win95 117MB install = CRAP.

I dunno.... it's something to shoot for.

At least if it's only as good as Win95, at least it will run a 486

address@hidden wrote:

> Vik Olliver wrote:
> >
> > It ocurred to me that a distro with such a small footprint
> > would be an ideal candidate for peer-to-peer updating.
>
> Small footprint?  So far, it appears you guys are talking about
> 200-300mb.  That may seem small to people with 10gig harddrives,
> but it's way too big for my 486-33 with 170mb HD.  I reckon you
> should be aiming for a base installation of no bigger than 80mb
> (including X, wm and graphical browser).
>
> Cheers,
> Steven
>
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