root partition wont allow to go lower, So I think its the smallest we can get.
But will try to cleanup the OS again, see if I can reduse more.
Why do not you use a lighter linux system like Lubuntu or even, a linux system even more minimalist as there are at least a dozen ...
I know, I say in a vacuum and it's a lot of work but I have often thought about it. I did not have the courage or the motivation to try.
These days, I'm getting ready to make my RIG fatter because 2 GPU is good for testing, but it does not produce enough and not fast enough for my taste.
I don't notice any Sol/s difference as long as the desktop is not being actively used (all my rigs are headless anyway).
root partition wont allow to go lower, So I think its the smallest we can get.
But will try to cleanup the OS again, see if I can reduse more.
I think the only thing left to reduce size and improve stability (maybe?) is abandon Desktop
I thought the same thing but the problem is that nvOC is an easy to use mining system. I think it won't be easy to use for lots of people if you remove gnome desktop or another desktop interface. A lighter interface desktop would be a better solution.
An Xorg instance needs to be running on each GPU (which is what nvidia-xconfig -a or --enable-all-gpus does) for nvidia-settings to change clocks and fan.