Smallest possible install

[tangentcollision]

I'm looking to have a command line only ubuntu with all of the synaptic and apt-get stuff installed, but nothing actually installed...like a gentoo of the ubuntu world I suppose

I just want to build my own-buntu, and I want to be able to do it on a very small drive

any replies would help

<3
-Tangent

[Caraibes]

You should read the article here: http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20081215

While your goal isn't the same as the author's, the means might be similar... The 1st steps of the install should be what you are looking for...

[tangentcollision]

hmm, thanks for the link, forgot about the alternate cd

hope it helps

[Partyboi2]

You could also do a minimal install.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems

[tangentcollision]

holy crap, this apt-get has absolutely no repositories, heh...

I guess I got more than I asked for xD

edit: error: forgot to update

[tangentcollision]

ah, here we go, I found unetbootin and will do a net install, I'm sure I can do a very minimalist install from that