Linux distribution for Java?

Does anyone know where I can find a Linux distribution that is packaged solely to run Java? I.e., with all the bells and whistles removed such as text editors, web browsers, etc. but without missing libraries and dependent files. Something that doesn't need to be configured too much after installation.

You mean a "Java-only" set of a Linux-OS based system? Well, if you know Linux really well, you can try your hand a minimal Debian or Slackware install, but you'll still get more than you think you want. Or you can try one of the more "commercial" variants and keep trying to pare it down to the size you think you want. But I'll be you a nickle (US 5 cents) that you'll crash the computer because you eliminated something that is needed.
If you don't know Linux really, really well - you are Out Of Luck. I guarantee you'd remove something that'll cause a crash. OS's are complex things and not for the faint of heart. (I gave up kernel hacking around 1.2)

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