> Is it possible to define with some accuracy the needs of ISPs? Some > list of all the components in a Debian that are absolutely necessary > for the ISP work. Is it possible to compose a custom ISP Debian? or I.e compose your own debian-distribution? I'd install base-system and dpkg --get-selections < my-needs /Chris > custom ISP debians (different flavours: mail specific, > routage-specific, hosting, db etc...)