⚠️ This removes GUI apps, printing, Bluetooth, and most drivers. For a , consider antiX or Puppy Linux (often <300 MB ISO).
Linux Mint is open-source, which means anyone can modify the code. A "highly compressed" ISO found on a random forum could be: linux mint highly compressed
The standard Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) releases. These come "bloated" with codecs, drivers, and software to ensure everything works out-of-the-box. ⚠️ This removes GUI apps, printing, Bluetooth, and
We tested on a Lenovo T420 (i5-2520M, 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD). ⚠️ This removes GUI apps