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Unusual, Obscure, and Useful Linux Distros
angry tapir writes "Most people will be familiar with some of the big names when it comes to Linux — distributions like Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian, and Mandriva. Most of the well-known Linux distros are designed to be used as general-purpose desktop operating systems or installed on servers. But beyond these distros are hundreds of others either designed to appeal to very specific audiences or to fulfill the somewhat niche needs of some users. We rounded up some of the most interesting Linux distributions that you might not have heard of."
Not seen this one mentioned yet. pfsense is by far my favourite specialised linux distro.
bundaegi is good for you
See, this is why I think you're a faux-elitist moron: there is nothing keeping you from installing a stock kernel in other distros. Saying you're "stuck" with a hacked-about version is simply untrue. Slack is far from the only distro that allows you to install a minimal system. Arch is notorious for it, Debian can be remarkably lean, and I'm pretty sure you can do it with Fedora or even Suse if you know what you're doing. There's no distro that installs 10 gigs by default: even Ubuntu still has a 1 CD install, AFAIK.
You say you've written more unix systems code than I've ever seen (you must be old), but since you also say so many things that prove you don't know what you're talking about, you just come across as a pretentious cunt.