6 reasons a minimal Linux install might be the smartest move you make - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Linux It turns out, there are reasons why those tiny 'minimal install' options are available on Linux. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve installed Linux. Needless to say, it numbers well into the thousands. I’ve installed Linux distributions of all types, ranging from mobile editions all the way up to server clusters (and everything in between). Also: Ready to ditch Windows for good? This is the Linux distro I recommend for beginners There’s one type of installation that I’ve had to use on several occasions: the minimal install. A minimal Linux installation is exactly what it sounds like: an installation that installs a minimum of software. These bare-bones installs only include the core components to allow the operating system to function, such as the boot loader, the kernel, the networking stack, the shell, the command line interface (CLI), basic GNU utilities, and a package manager. A minimal installation does not include a desktop environmen