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Question: Do you use myDSL extensions? :: Total Votes:126
Poll choices Votes Statistics
no. The 50MB system is typically all that I need/use. 4  [3.17%]
yes, but typically less than 5. 41  [32.54%]
yes, many but typically less than 10 44  [34.92%]
yes, I use mainly extensions; base apps are not used much. 16  [12.70%]
yes, I mainly use my own mydsl.iso made from the mkmydsl script. 7  [5.56%]
no, I mainly use my own custom remaster made using mydsl extns. 1  [0.79%]
I want to use myDSL extensions but don't know how. 13  [10.32%]
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Posted: Nov. 15 2006,17:45 QUOTE
i voted for under 10 mydsl software installing, but only enough to get a full working debian Nviroment, and i feel like there isnt much need than the base 50mb or 120mb-150mb installed version. and i feel that some of the small base software still isnt needed such as all the servers for http or ftp or ssh and various editors....and i am still trying to remove software such as Rdesktop, Siag, SMBclient aim/gaim/yahoo messenger, ssh remote server, ftp http servers to free up some MB's......
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Posted: Nov. 17 2006,14:52 QUOTE
I use 3 extensions to get my mouse-less old-box going (xfree86), but if I had a mouse I probably won't have been using any...
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Posted: Nov. 24 2006,18:08 QUOTE
I don't use DSL as my primary desktop system, I use the embedded version on my 512MB JumpDrive for portability, it's great to be able to carry my PC in my pocket.  :D

Because of this, I have no real need for anything more than the 50MB basic system which is an amazing little OS.
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Posted: Nov. 24 2006,20:04 QUOTE
I'm a serious minimalist. SO DSL is a godsend. I have some heavy
boxes for compiling, serving and specialties, but base DSL covers 80
percent of my daily use and it's snappy as heck due to the size.

The DSL extensions are great IMO because they are trim and tight,
tailored to the OS. I can load the gimp when I want and starts up
on my 400mhz clunker laptop in a fraction of the time of my dual cpu
desktop running kubuntu.

Since this is a frugal install, It's uninstalled when I reboot. So I can
willy-nilly play with tons of apps without worrying about uninstalling
or dependency woes.

Now if only there was a bitchx.dsl for 3.1 ;)
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Posted: Jan. 09 2007,00:37 QUOTE
Now that I've found I can run Open Office with only a 333 mghz machine and 128 megs of ram (plus a swap), I use them all the time.  I hardly ever use my windows machine anymore.
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