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I used to build embedded Linux distros for a hobby. The best, least aggravating way to have minimal platforms is to build them from scratch. Not only are they 1

I used to build embedded Linux distros for a hobby. The best, least aggravating way to have minimal platforms is to build them from scratch. Not only are they 10-50x smaller, you have more visibility over what's installed, and it's easier to tailor to your use case.

revelation 9y ago
Something like OpenWRT or buildroot can fit into 8 MiB easy. These people have an actual reason to make small "containers" because flash is a big part of the BoM cost and adds up when you are shipping many thousands.