Solaris 8 install on 1 GB Drive

Is it possible to do a Solaris 8 Installation on a 1 Gigabyte Hard Drive. Possibly a Minimum install? The Installation instuctions require more space, but I could not find any information re: a smaller installation. Any help would be most appreciated.
Thank you.

Well, I think you should be able to perform a Core Installation, which takes about 300 to 400 MB

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