Pocket Linux Guide
- Design and build a small, diskette-based GNU/Linux system from source code with a focus on good design techniques, adherence to standards and the capability for future expansion.
- http://pocket-linux.sourceforge.net/

Building a Minimal Linux System from Source Code
- Documentation with an aim towards understanding the theory behind the concept. From Power Up To Bash Prompt.
- http://axiom.anu.edu.au/~okeefe/p2b/

Setting up a secure RedHat Linux 6.2 server
- Setting up a secure server using RedHat Linux and LinuxFromScratch.
- http://www.fiveanddime.net/ss/secureserver.html

Linux From Scratch: LFS
- Assemble your own Linux system. Includes all software and an easy to follow guide.
- http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

Minimal Custom Builds
- How to build mini Debian or Slackware installation. instructions, downloads, links to compilers and related software tools.
- http://village.flashnet.it/users/fn048069/

Mastodon
- The last a.out Linux distribution: uses a.out executables.
- http://www.pell.portland.or.us/~orc/Mastodon/

Repairlix Distribution
- Networked Linux distribution and bootable system that fits on 12MB of media, so small that an image can be put on a business-card sized/shaped CD-ROM, suitable for wallet or purse.
- http://repairlix.sourceforge.net/