Looking for a super small Linux-Version?
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19 Sep 2026 18:06 #349739
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Is there a super-minimal LinuxCNC installation available? When I install the Debian-LinuxCNC ISO, all sorts of programs—such as LibreOffice, games, multimedia apps, etc.—get installed along with it. Isn't there an OS version that installs truly only the bare essentials? No one needs LibreOffice, games, or anything like that on the machine.
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Hans.
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19 Sep 2026 19:20 #349741
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Replied by tuxcnc on topic Looking for a super small Linux-Version?
You can do as follows:
1. Download the Debian 13 installer.
2. During installation, deselect all window managers so that the system installs in text mode.
3. Do apt install xfce4-desktop linux-image-rt-amd64 linuxcnc (I'm writing from memory, maybe it needs to be done a little differently).
The system installed in this way will fit on an 8 GB disk.
It won't be comfortable to use, but LinuxCNC will work properly.
1. Download the Debian 13 installer.
2. During installation, deselect all window managers so that the system installs in text mode.
3. Do apt install xfce4-desktop linux-image-rt-amd64 linuxcnc (I'm writing from memory, maybe it needs to be done a little differently).
The system installed in this way will fit on an 8 GB disk.
It won't be comfortable to use, but LinuxCNC will work properly.
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19 Sep 2026 21:02 #349743
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Replied by rodw on topic Looking for a super small Linux-Version?
Strange, LibreOffice is excluded from the Debian Live-build ISO we create
github.com/LinuxCNC/linuxcnc-live-build/...e-lists/desktop.list
I don't know of any games installed.
github.com/LinuxCNC/linuxcnc-live-build/...e-lists/desktop.list
I don't know of any games installed.
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19 Sep 2026 23:38 #349745
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-Debian Dog 350MB ISO
-Ubuntu 10.04 700MB ISO
All are still usable and functional, all can still be downloaded, and all can run machines just fine, except EtherNET Mesa cards.
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You can download and install ANY distro that is derivative of Debian and install LinuxCNC on it, from the latest Debian Pup, to several other "lite" distros that i would not consider lite at all.
Almost all of them will work in Live mode, so download, boot, test, and if you like it install it and LinuxCNC with:
Replied by tommylight on topic Looking for a super small Linux-Version?
-CoolCNC 50MB ISOIs there a super-minimal LinuxCNC installation available?
-Debian Dog 350MB ISO
-Ubuntu 10.04 700MB ISO
All are still usable and functional, all can still be downloaded, and all can run machines just fine, except EtherNET Mesa cards.
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You can download and install ANY distro that is derivative of Debian and install LinuxCNC on it, from the latest Debian Pup, to several other "lite" distros that i would not consider lite at all.
Almost all of them will work in Live mode, so download, boot, test, and if you like it install it and LinuxCNC with:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install linuxcnc-uspacePlease Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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