grml, the No-Frills Linux Rescue CD--USB

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Nov 16, 2010 8:59 PM EDT
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You want a good end-user live CD? Go with Knoppix. You want an admin's toolbox with minimal fluff and maximum usability? Go with grml, a Debian-based live CD/USB that packs in more than 1,700 applications and utilities. If you've only used standard Linux distros, you're going to be in for a treat with grml — and also a few surprises. Most distros default to Bash as a shell, but grml uses zsh. (One of the grml taglines is "Linux for zsh lovers," so they really must dig zsh.) Be aware that you won't get a standard desktop experience. By default grml will start at the command line with a menu of options, including starting X.

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A stabler alternative, also Debian-based vainrveenr 1 1,707 Nov 18, 2010 5:38 PM

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