All Linux distributions include some userland tools, software beyond the kernel, and in this week's Opinion Poll we'd like to hear from you. Plus, in this week's Questions and Answers column we explore what a distribution could do if it included just a kernel with no other utilities. In our News section we report on changes coming to Linux Mint which will simplify package management, especially when dealing with Flatpak packages.
This week we begin with a look at Static Linux and how this curious project performs. One such streamlines distribution is Static Linux, a project which is not only small, but takes an unusual approach to installation. Some Linux distributions take an unusually minimal approach, providing the bare necessities in order to accomplish a task. Welcome to this year's 45th issue of DistroWatch Weekly!
