Strict CLI install?

[CRT_Monkey]

Hey I am beginning to get interested in the CLI as a default D/E. My question is, how hard is it to narrow down a Mandrake install so that it only installs what I need for the CLI?

I know I can pick an choose which packages I want installed but unchecking all the X-based programs can be an arduous task indeed. Is there an easier way?

[compunuts]

If you are only going to do CLI, why Mandrake? Use Debian or something that will do CLI in no time. Debain base install will take only a few minutes and you got OS and that's it. http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

[milanuk]

Just something to consider...

I seem to recall a window manager for X called 'twin' for 't'ext 'win'dow manager. I think it is something like a curses-based X or something. I'd imagine it would scream on low end systems, but still give you some of the conveniences of a window manager (multiple windows, etc)

HTH,

Monte

[CRT_Monkey]

Yeah, I should do that. I have a copy of Storm Linux here. How bout gettin on the net in CLI. Would I still be able to do that in CLI somehow?

Thanks for the suggestion though. CLI is the sh*t!

[CRT_Monkey]

Well, I managed to get Storm installed and am posting this messege from links! I had to figure out w3m in order to get links d/l'ed and installed, now onto finding some kind of text based chat program. I've heard of one called "jaim" which is a text aim program but I couldn't figure out how to get it installed and running.

Anyone got this thing figured out yet? It would be great to have a text based client that would allow me to chat with the rest of my AIM usin' family.

Oh well.....onward.

[wmHardRock]

Why storm? Jump directly to Debian (much better, secure, more stable, free-er, etc.)

[CRT_Monkey]

Don't have a Deb CD but I'll get one and give it a shot. Also, how do I reduce the S I Z E of the fonts in CLI. Too fsckin' big for my tastes. I know I should do a search for it but I'm too lazy this late at night. http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif