If you're looking for no fluff, all work kinda tools - look no further than the console. Most of these tools take up minimal resources and still give you a chockful of functionality, plus they're not that hard to use (okay maybe a little). All you need to be is a keyboard ninja. ...

Yes I understand the part of software freedom. I even understand the 'different people, different needs' concept. And yes I get the point that much of the popularity of Linux comes from the fact that just about anyone (with the skills) can whip out their own flavor. But does anyone besides me get the feeling that there may be one too many...