[meaty]

Well back in the 90s we kept the machines lean more because disk space was fucking expensive.

[tptacek]

I'm not saying that minimal builds are silly, just that the idea of keeping compilers off systems as a security feature is.

[wglb]

Did they have /bin/sh or /bin/bash or /bin/csh?

[meaty]

Yes but they were only available to one user and that could only log in via the console server.

Joy to ACLs, custom Solaris builds and proper kit (ultra enterprise units the size of a full 42u rack).

I miss those days.