OpenAddict: Damn Small Linux [Review]

“During the time when so many Linux distributions throw
everything and the kitchen sink into a DVD, it’s nice to use a
product like Damn Small Linux where the focus is on keeping the
system compact. Do you need 6 text editors and 11 e-mail clients?
Most people really only have one favorite app for a particular task
anyway. So how does Damn Small Linux measure up? Read on to find
out.

“Damn Small Linux (DSL) is based on KNOPPIX, so anyone who has
used KNOPPIX or Debian in the past will feel right at home. The
entire system is around 50MB so it will fit on small, business-card
CD-R’s and cheap USB memory sticks. DSL is a live CD, meaning it
will run completely from a CD without having to install it to your
hard drive. This gives you several good scenarios: Let’s say that
you need a ‘clean’ environment to rescue your friend’s virus and
spyware infected Windows machines, or you don’t have the luxury of
carrying around your own laptop but rely on using other people’s
desktops…”

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