Hi
Perhaps there is a need to provide options for 'empty.html' -- for example:
-- 'minimal' with only essential features to operate (strip out unnecessary stuff) -- suitable for normal users as a blank wiki
-- 'starter' including features for new users (includes features such as the edit toolbar and even the reference documentation)
-- perhaps checkboxes to include a selection of other plugins in 'minimal'
Or, if there are issues with names -- stick with 'empty.html' as the starter edition for new users, and introduce a new 'blank.html' edition
'Blank.html'
-- strip out all unnecessary features -- things like $edit-bitmap and 'showpreview' in the edit template (neither of which I use)
-- list of checkboxes to include a selection of plugins in the download
regards