Lightweight Deepin Linux

2023-07-04 / Linux Deepin

Deepin Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution known for its visually appealing desktop environment and user-friendly interface. It’s developed by Chinese software company Deepin Technology Co., Ltd. Deepin features the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), which offers a sleek and intuitive interface similar to macOS, with a dock at the bottom, a global menu bar at the top, and various animations and effects.

Aside from its aesthetics, Deepin also provides a range of built-in applications, including a file manager, music player, video player, and more, all designed to integrate seamlessly with the desktop environment. It’s known for its simplicity and elegance, making it a popular choice for users who prefer a polished and modern Linux experience.

Deepin Linux also includes its own software center, which provides users with access to a wide range of applications for installation and updates. It’s available in multiple languages and is used by people around the world who appreciate its user-friendly approach and attractive design.

Introduction

After system startup, it will consume 1.2GB of memory by default.

root@deepin:~# free -mh
              total        used        free      shared  buff/cache   available
Mem:          7.7Gi       1.2Gi       4.7Gi        22Mi       1.9Gi       6.3Gi
Swap:            0B          0B          0B

Disable services

systemctl disable lightdm
systemctl disable dde-filemanager-daemon
systemctl disable deepin-accounts-daemon
systemctl disable deepin-devicemanager-server

Effectiveness

After disabling some unnecessary services using the above methods, the system now only consumes 347MB of memory.

root@server:~# free -mh
              total        used        free      shared  buff/cache   available
Mem:          7.7Gi       347Mi       7.2Gi       2.0Mi       183Mi       7.1Gi
Swap:            0B          0B          0B