[CLUE-Tech] Debian: gpm not installing by default

[jbrockmeier at earthlink.net]

David,

> I just did a semi-standard/stable install, of Debian.
> And I do seem to recall a problem with one versionof X and mice?

I seem to recall some problems between GPM and X, but it's 
been a while. 

> Debian reminds me the why Slack used to be a couple of years ago as far as
> basic disk space use.
> What whatever reason, it got a little "bloated" over the years, not as bad as
> RedBloat :)

Slack can still do a very minimal install. I think the default is
all software on the CD, but you can limit it by picking the
appropriate disk sets. Since I only have one machine with
very limited space, I usually don't spend the time trimming
out all the unnecessary stuff - though I get rid of the X sets
and a few others if I'm not going to use it as a workstation.  

> Of course if you want a really "Spartin" install give OpenBSD a fling !!! I
> would agree that Susie
> is the worst install, with all taht CD swapping.

I'm working with OpenBSD right now. I'm hating the OpenBSD version
of fdisk with a fiery passion, but that's just a small obstacle... 

Take care,

Zonker
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