Lunar Linux 1.6 - Linux *almost* from scratch
Much like most of the distributions that I come to me via recommendation, Lunar was out of left field. I'd never heard of it and didn't understand why it existed.
After reading the introduction article (which is offered as part of the install process, not unlike Gentoo's documentation) I found that Lunar was an ancestor of Sorceror Linux, a source-based distro.
Some of you might know that my history with source-based distributions is a bit spotty. You would then understand why this news made me hesitant. The code name of this release, "Moose Drool", probably didn't help either.
By the way, I think it worthy of noting up front that this distribution took a lot of work, so strap in. It's going to be a long rant.
Install:
The ISO file weighs in at about 381MB, so it definitely falls into the lightweight category, at first. However all that the disc installs is the basic system, after which you add on each program you want individually.
The install is ncurses text based.
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"Just as there are masochists out there who flail themselves with the latest CD sets from Pope Volkerding, there will be those who swear by do-it-yourselfers like this distribution."
Too funny....