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Linux Fatware: Distros That Need To Slim Down
snydeq writes "We need bare-bones Linux distros tailored for virtual machines or at least the option for installs, writes Deep End's Paul Venezia. 'As I prepped a new virtual server template the other day, it occurred to me that we need more virtualization-specific Linux distributions or at least specific VM-only options when performing an install. A few distros take steps in this direction, such as Ubuntu and OEL jeOS (just enough OS), but they're not necessarily tuned for virtual servers. For large installations, the distributions in use are typically highly customized on one side or the other — either built as templates and deployed to VMs, or deployed through the use of silent installers or scripts that install only the bits and pieces required for the job. However, these are all handled as one-offs. They're generally not available or suitable for general use.'"
Mod parent up! Ubuntu sucks.
Linux is in fact, fairly standard, short of the init system and sometimes the system layout you use. Ubuntu is a bit of an exception since it follows Shuttleworth's whims instead of established norms. Furthermore, it's size on disk doesn't matter if it runs 50 daemons and eats up a bunch of CPU time at idle.
I can't sort out why anyone would want to use Ubuntu Server.
The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.
Ubuntu is spyware. And it's VERY UNSTABLE and UNRELIABLE.
Upward mobility is a slippery slope - the higher you climb the more you show your ass.
1) Remove it? It was never installed as I use dwm, a tiling window manager. You are free to choose what manager to use.
2) Not a reason for to not use Ubuntu, can you explain why it is a joke?
3) I use apt. There is no problem using apt, aptitude or synaptic mixed. This has been true for years
4) I use iptables and have never used ufw. It is not true that ufw is a dependency of "most network deamons", I have looked up multiple network deamons and not found one that depends on ufw, please list the network deamons you are talking about.
5) Kernel Hardening. Binary drivers is not a problem specific to Ubuntu.
I could go on...but one should not feed the troll
Wow. No trouble telling who's dick you're sucking in this thread. I'd say being paid is a good excuse but you're a Debian loser, you're not getting paid fuck all.