Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux 是一个很小的liveCD，50M，可以装到U盘上！尽管它的个头如此之小，Damn Small Linux的桌面几乎是完整的一套，包括xmms（支持mp3和mpeg）、FTP客户端、基于links的web浏览器、电子制表软件、电子邮件程序、英语拼写检查、字处理器、三个编辑器（nedit、nvi及类似emacs的zile）、xpdf阅读器、worker文件管理器、naim（支持 AIM、ICQ和IRC）、VNCviewer、SSH/SCP服务器和客户端、DHCP客户端、PPP及PPPoE、web服务器、计算器、 Fluxbox窗口管理器、系统监视软件、USB支持，并且它很快就将拥有PCMCIA支持。如果你喜欢Damn Small Linux，你可以安装到你的硬盘上。由于所有的软件都是小巧型的，所以它对老旧的硬件会是一个很好的选择。

ftp://ftp.oss.cc.gatech.edu/pub/linux/distributions/damnsmall/archive/

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  http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

DSL is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop oriented Linux distribution.

Damn Small is small enough and smart enough to do the following things:

• Boot from a business card CD as a live linux distribution (LiveCD)
• Boot from a USB pen drive
• Boot from within a host operating system (that's right, it can run *inside* Windows)
• Run very nicely from an IDE Compact Flash drive via a method we call "frugal install"
• Transform into a Debian OS with a traditional hard drive install
• Run light enough to power a 486DX with 16MB of Ram
• Run fully in RAM with as little as 128MB (you will be amazed at how fast your computer can be!)
• Modularly grow -- DSL is highly extendable without the need to customize

DSL was originally developed as an experiment to see how many usable desktop applications can fit inside a 50MB live CD. It was at first just a personal tool/toy. But over time Damn Small Linux grew into a community project with hundreds of development hours put into refinements including a fully automated remote and local application installation system and a very versatile backup and restore system which may be used with any writable media including a hard drive, a floppy drive, or a USB device.

DSL has a nearly complete desktop, and many command line tools. All applications are chosen with the best balance of functionality, size and speed. Damn Small also has the ability to act as an SSH/FTP/HTTPD server right off of a live CD. In our quest to save space and have a fully functional desktop we've made many GUI administration tools which are fast yet still easy to use. What does DSL have?

XMMS (MP3, CD Music, and MPEG), FTP client, Dillo web browser, Netrik web browser, FireFox, spreadsheet, Sylpheed email, spellcheck (US English), a word-processor (Ted), three editors (Beaver, Vim, and Nano [Pico clone]), graphics editing and viewing (Xpaint, and xzgv), Xpdf (PDF Viewer), emelFM (file manager), Naim (AIM, ICQ, IRC), VNCviwer, Rdesktop, SSH/SCP server and client, DHCP client, PPP, PPPoE (ADSL), a web server, calculator, generic and GhostScript printer support, NFS, Fluxbox and JWM window managers, games, system monitoring apps, a host of command line tools, USB support, and pcmcia support, some wireless support.

Curious about who we are? Check out the contributors page.

Current version 3.1, screenshots: 1 2
Current RC version: 3.2RC2,

Older Screenshots

DSL-N (DSL's bigger sister) is now at 0.1RC3.

Where to go to from here?
Applications	see what we packed inside...
Packages	what DSL is made of
Download	a list of various download sites
Notes	our answer to a changelog
Off Site	links of interest elsewhere
Milestones	DSL accomplishments
FAQ	have questions? look here first!
Wiki	community knowledge
Forums	real time community knowledge
Blogs	you are invited to blog away!
Mini-ITX Store	mini computers and components
DSL on a CD	business card, 80mm, or full size
DSL on usb pen	Bootable USB Pen Drives
Income Guide	independent developers should read this!
DSL At Work	Doing things with DSL
Merchants?	here's opportunity knocking ...
Donate	where we ask for your help
DSL-N Home	the home page for DSL's big brother
DSL-N forums	to talk about DSL-N
The Wall of Appreciation to those who help
or scroll down for DSL Goodies info

(please go to the  user forum for tech questions)







DSL Goodies!

To keep this project alive and funded we sell merchandise which we think the average geek will appreciate.

You may want to support us by buying DSL on a CD, we sell them in full and mini sizes.

Another great way to support our project is to buy a Bootable USB pen which is capable of booting inside Windows.

Are you a gadget-geek? Check out the DSL Mini-ITX and Small Computer Store.
Also, be sure to chech out our Damn Small Machine.

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