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Creating a Linux Distro for Uni

As u c it's gonna be all Free software on Free system, so kindly help with a comment to give us a kick-start in the right direction (please be carefull with the kicks as we have developed very bad "back"-aches recently from college professors kicks, Ouch).

thanks and sorry for any typos

Alaa's picture

elaborate

can you explain again why you need to make a new distro?

Alaa


"i`m feeling for the 2nd time like alice in wonderland reading el wafd"

phaeronix's picture

I believe these goals need fl

I believe these goals need flexibility that can be achieved by a source based distribution. Linux from scratch fits the bill but it will be hell to maintain.

I'd suggest using linux from scratch for making a quick prototype, then moving on to a more manageable solution like gentoo or debian from scratch.

phaeronix's picture

I'd be glad to help, but sadl

I'd be glad to help, but sadly I am too busy because of my medical studies. I can't spare any time before january 2006.

Anyway, as I said LFS is nice for learning and making a prototype. Then move to something maintainable.

As for your filesystem you can use fuse to develop it easily. Thanks to OneOfOne you have an example :

I'll try to offer help online as much as I can.

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