Light weight OS guide (where to find)

[v81]

I stumbled across a post either here or elsewhere pi related regarding light weight OS options for the pi.

One post suggested i think a script the removed a whole bunch of stuff from the standard Raspian install.

The other was i think a guide on how to get a nicely functional desktop from the Raspian lite install.

Has anyone else seen these and would anyone be able top point me to them?


Cheers.

[klricks]

Maybe this: https://github.com/debian-pi/raspbian-ua-netinst
or Diet Pi
Don't know if those have been updated to use Raspbian Jessie as Wheezy is EOL.

Here is a link about adding GUI to RJ lite
viewtopic.php?p=890408#p890408

Though I see no point in adding a GUI to RJ Lite vs using the full version.

[stderr]

Though I see no point in adding a GUI to RJ Lite vs using the full version.

How big is the full version vs the lite version with X? In the least, in the lite version, you should be able to decide which X applications you want.

[v81]

....Though I see no point in adding a GUI to RJ Lite vs using the full version.

I'll take a look at your links, thanks for posting.

I just want a desktop OS on a Raspberry pi without all the crap that comes with it on Raspian.
Scratch, Wolfram, Python, variants of each and branding.

Would be great if there was an education version, and a plain version.

[fruitoftheloom]

....Though I see no point in adding a GUI to RJ Lite vs using the full version.

I'll take a look at your links, thanks for posting.

I just want a desktop OS on a Raspberry pi without all the crap that comes with it on Raspian.
Scratch, Wolfram, Python, variants of each and branding.

Would be great if there was an education version, and a plain version.

If you have a Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 maybe: https://ubuntu-pi-flavour-maker.org

[tpfkanep]

How about archlinux arm (alarm)...?

From the website

Simple

We are a port of Arch Linux, which aims for simplicity and full control to the end user. We provide a light-weight base structure that allows you to shape the system to your needs.

After installation - Pi2, you are left with a barebones base system. You then add what you need: gui, apps, etc, etc.

NB: be prepared to get your hands dirty. In the process you will learn a lot about the under-the-hood-Linux stuff. The forums are somewhat lively and there's even an Arch forum right here.

Alarm is a flexible distro and fast. I boot (to tty) between 6 and 9 seconds. Have fun!

[SonOfAMotherlessGoat]

Alpine Linux