On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:30:01 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
I did not use the term "alternate" as that already has a specific
meaning in this context.
I also used "contrarian" instead of "experimental" to emphasize I'm
looking for something aimed at a different target audience.
(...)
What I would like to have:
CLI, dial up on a full analog modem (USB connection),
WiFi connectivity, apt-offline.
Options I would likely download almost immediately:
X11, a very simple GUI (NOT a 'desktop _environment_),
Tcl/Tk& gnuplot (I've existing projects).
I'm not sure that I have properly understood your whole point but if
you're asking/looking for a minimal install you can go with the net ISO
(expert installer), and select a small set of components (with no desktop
pattern, only a bare base install) and after the first login, configure
your network facility and proceed with the rest of the packages you've
mentioned.
Greetings,