Cut down Linux + customisable X windows

[Paul Gear]

On 09/02/12 09:17, Scott Boyle wrote:
> Hi all,
>   Very new to the list so I am sorry if this is a repeat topic (if it
> is could you point me to an archive). I have been dreaming of a linux
> disto that is bare bones (but not so much to make it difficult to use
> as I am new to linux) one that doesnot come with all the bells and
> whistles and 30 apps for the same functionality, I want an OS that I
> need to add the applications for what I want to do. Also I would like
> to be able to have a highly cusomisable X windos application so I can
> completely change the look and feel to how I would like. I am hoping
> there is something out there for me, if not I am willing to start a
> project to roll my own but I would rather not reinvent the wheel if
> there is already a wheel that fits.
>

Xubuntu or Lubuntu might be good options...  Last time i tried Xubuntu
it worked pretty well, but that was a few years ago now.

Paul
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