Linux on a smaller scale

[debiani386]

Brian Fahrlander wrote:
> debiani386 wrote:
>   
>>>     Anyone done this?
>>>   
>>>       
>> It actually would be best to install basiclinux as that is geared for 
>> the older machines.
>> You could do just a base install of ubuntu, but why when you wouldnt be 
>> able to use the interfaces associated with ubuntu? (as basiclinux comes 
>> with an interface)
>>     
>
>      No interface? /bin/bash isn't an interface?  :)
>
>      I plan to use gpsd for reading the GPS and storing breadcrumbs, and 
> serving the GPS coords across the net.  I also want it to read some 
> voltages so it's aware of battery limitations, temperatures, etc, 
> reading some switches (like the one on the door) and to communicate with 
> a couple of LCD panels on serial lines. It doesn't need to do anything 
> with media; that's another machine.
>
>      I'd *like* it to use X, but it's really not necessary...
>   
sorry, i meant to say 'user interface'.
--cj