Debian-testing (squeeze) log (vbox)

Start with expert install mode.
No normal user created during installation.

Remove *-trunk-* kernel.

Essential:
vim
less
ssh

Packages for basic kernel module compilation:
make
g++
linux-headers-`uname -r`

Packages for mini GNOME:
xorg
Use aptitude to install metacity, and deselect auto-recommended brasero and python-beagle.
gnome-terminal
gnome-themes

Use startx to start GNOME.