# What is the most minimalist Linux server distro?

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Many datacentres offer a ‘minimal’ distro:

> The minimal images generally contain no software other than SSH, allowing an unlimited scope for creativity.

> | Operating System | Versions |
> | --- | --- |
> | Arch Linux latest | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | CentOS 6.10 | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | CentOS 7.7 | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | CentOS 8.1 | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Debian 8.11 (Jessie) | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Debian 9.12 (Stretch) | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Debian 10.3 (Buster) | Minimal and LAMP (64-Bit) |
> | Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS (Xenial Xerus) | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS (Bionic Beaver) | Minimal and Nextcloud (64-Bit) |
> | Ubuntu 19.04 (Disco Dingo) | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Ubuntu 19.10 (Eoan Ermine) | Minimal (64-Bit) |
> | Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) | Minimal (64-Bit) |

EG: [https://docs.hetzner.com/robot/dedicated-server/operating-systems/standard-images/](https://docs.hetzner.com/robot/dedicated-server/operating-systems/standard-images/)

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