On 11/29/2010 03:10 PM, Karanbir Singh wrote: > On 11/26/2010 08:31 PM, Ned Slider wrote: >>> I am also quite keen on the idea of retaining our single-merged distro, >>> atleast as the main option. And then perhaps a slightly light(er) weight >>> alternative. >> Well, I'd suggest starting with the package set on the upstream Server >> disk as that looks fairly complete to me. There are some common >> "Desktop" packages missing that might want to be added - evolution, >> pidgin, thunderbird, xchat, and maybe even OpenOffice if there's room, >> but most stuff is already there. > the upstream server product is almost a full DVD in itself. Is it worth > having the main distro on 2 DVD, and another option which is still a > complete'ish DVD ? If we are going to work out a lightweight CD size'd > install media, is it worth then also having the full DVD'ish option over > and above the 2 DVD disk full distro ? unless the CD offers all that's needed for a lightweight SMB (as in small business) server, it's not worth the effort ( at least not for European users; I cannot speak for other parts of the world ). A server edition on 1 DVD and a full-edition on 2 ( or more) DVDs satisfies me completely. /* my N82 has a SD card large enough to store a full DVD and I did use it as install media */