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I have downloaded a bootable image of Ubuntu (7.95Gb .img file) for a Parallella (minicomputer), but its too big to fit on my 8GB micro sd card (which actually is only 7.8 GB!).

I would like to remove some software from this image like Libre Office. However when I mount the image on a mac the folder appears to be empty. Except for a few hidden folders (.Trashes, ._.Trashes, .fseventsd) there is nothing.

Is there a way to remove some of the content of this .img?

Giacomo1968
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Mehdi Nellen
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You can't just edit the image. You must recompile the binary in order to ensure that you have a bootable image.

Now, while there are a few tools you can use to modify the ubuntu distribution such as the Ubuntu Customization Kit, you might want to think about trying a different distribution to suit your needs.

If you like Ubuntu since you're familiar with it, xubuntu (for lower end devices) and lubuntu (light-weight Ubuntu alternative) will suit your needs on such a small device.

Gentoo and Debian (from which Ubuntu is a derivative) are great alternatives.

Also, you might want to take a look at this, it seems someone else has had a similar issue: pubuntu (ubuntu image for parallela).

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