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+[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/"
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+Peppermint Mini: A Lightweight Distro With All The Essentials
+======
+A mini edition of Peppermint OS.
+As one of the [most lightweight and flexible Linux distros][1] around, Peppermint OS has been a good choice for those who want a Linux distro that takes up less space, with the freedom to tweak their experience as they like.
+
+The recent release of [Peppermint OS][2] features [Debian 12][3] release at its core. It included important improvements that resulted in better performance.
+
+However, it seems that was not the end of it. The developers have introduced a new variant of Peppermint OS “ **Peppermint Mini** ” that allows for more control over the distro with **a tiny ISO size**.
+
+Allow me to show you around.
+
+### Peppermint Mini: What to Expect?
+
+![][4]
+
+Peppermint Mini is **an alternative to the fully-fledged Peppermint OS ISOs** that comes in at a very compact **100-180 MB** size. These “Mini” builds use the Debian installer for performing a [net installation][5].
+
+According to the developer:
+
+> These builds are intended for that user who really wants to control how their installs are conducted.
+
+> If you are familiar with the Debian installer you will be right at home here, but with a Peppermint take…
+
+They have made **32-bit/64-bit builds** in two distinct flavors, **Debian** and **Devuan**.
+
+The installer follows a familiar approach to what you find on the main Peppermint OS builds, but with **the difference being in the ability to choose things** such as the **desktop environment** , **the init system** , **zonedstorage server** , and more.
+
+**Interested in a sneak peek?**
+
+Well, I took the Devuan flavored mini ISO for **a test run** , and I was impressed. Allow me to show you what Peppermint Mini has to offer.
+
+When I started the installation, the usual Language/Region options showed up, after setting that up, the installer started to configure the network automatically.
+
+![][6]
+
+It then presented me with mirrors from around the world to download the Devuan archive.
+
+![][7]
+
+I picked the recommended one – 'deb.devuan.org' mirror, so I went with it.
+
+![][8]
+
+The installer began to install the key installer components, it was slightly slow for me. You can try a different mirror of your country to get faster speeds.
+
+But, that could depend on the routing of your ISP, so I can't blame the servers.
+
+![][9]
+
+Post that, I was able to set up the root password, user, and the user password. This was the same as on the conventional build of Peppermint OS.
+
+After all that, the Partition disks step showed up, I chose the 'Guided' mode, and it took me through allocating spaces without any issues. Again, this was the same as on the usual installer.
+
+![][10]
+
+The base system started installing, and it took its time, but it was done. Though, the 'Debian' variant was faster on this stage when I had tried that out.
+
+![][11]
+
+Thereafter, I got the **options to select the software** I wanted on the system. I went with the pre-selected options, as you can see below.
+
+There were also options for **other desktop environments** such as **Xfce** , **Budgie** , **GNOME** , **MATE** , **LXDE** and **LXQt**.
+
+I could also opt for **zonedstorage server** , **web server** , and **SSH server** , but I skipped over those.
+
+![][12]
+
+As I was installing the Devuan flavor of Peppermint Mini, I got options to choose from three different init systems, **sysvinit** , **openrc** , and **runit**. Whereas, **for Debian** , there was **only systemd**.
+
+Of course, if you do not want systemd, there are other [systemd-free distros][13] as well.
+
+**Suggested Read** 📖
+
+![][14]
+
+![][15]
+
+The installation got completed quite smoothly thereafter, and I was able to boot into Peppermint OS without any hiccups.
+
+![][16]
+
+**So, wrapping up.**
+
+Peppermint Mini can be **a viable option if you want more control over your Peppermint OS installation**. Just ensure that your internet connection is up to the job.
+
+You can go through the [official announcement][17] to know more about it.
+
+### 📥 Get Peppermint Mini
+
+You can get **32-bit** and **64-bit** versions of Peppermint Mini in either **Debian** or **Devuan** flavors. I highly suggest you head over to the [official website][18] and grab the image of your choice.
+
+Remember to scroll down to the “MINI – BUILDS” section to get these.
+
+[Peppermint Mini][18]
+
+* * *
+
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+
+via: https://news.itsfoss.com/peppermint-mini/
+
+作者：[Sourav Rudra][a]
+选题：[lujun9972][b]
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+[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/
+[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
+[1]: https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/
+[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/peppermint-os-debian-12/
+[3]: https://news.itsfoss.com/debian-12-release/
+[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1.jpg
+[5]: https://www.debian.org/distrib/netinst
+[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1b.jpg
+[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1c.jpg
+[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1d.jpg
+[9]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1e.jpg
+[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1f.jpg
+[11]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_1g.jpg
+[12]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_2.jpg
+[13]: https://itsfoss.com/systemd-free-distros/
+[14]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png
+[15]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_3.jpg
+[16]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Peppermint-Mini_4.jpg
+[17]: https://peppermintos.com/2023/10/peppermint-mini-released/
+[18]: https://peppermintos.com/guide/downloading/