Minstall 2.1 Info

Set your hostname, then choose en_US.UTF-8 (or your locale).

Using the --container flag, Minstall 2.1 can output a rootfs tarball suitable for podman import or lxc-create . This is significantly faster than using debootstrap or pacstrap because Minstall handles kernel module selection and fstab generation automatically.

Minstall 2.1 is not trying to replace Ubuntu or Fedora. It is a scalpel in a world of Swiss Army knives. For those who value precision over hand-holding, Minstall 2.1 offers one of the most efficient, transparent, and powerful installation experiences available on bare metal today. minstall 2.1

sudo rc-update add elogind default

No software is perfect. Early adopters have reported a few issues with Minstall 2.1: Set your hostname, then choose en_US

Running the script usually launches a Text-based User Interface (TUI) or a series of prompts.

The defining feature of Minstall 2.1 is what it doesn't install. It actively avoids the "recommended" packages that package managers often drag in. This keeps the system footprint small. A standard distro install might take up 15GB of space; a Minstall setup can often fit comfortably under 4GB, leaving more resources for your actual work. Minstall 2

Setting up a new PC with Minstall typically follows these steps:

minstall 2.1 is not an official Arch tool. It’s for users who want a minimal install. Always backup data before running any install script.

The Minstall 2.1 interface will likely ask you to: