newbie wants to create his own distro

kornflakes · 06-05-2004, 02:15 PM

hello! =)

im a newbie in linux and i successfully installed and administer my machine. im currently using redhat 8 and i also have mandrake 9.0

i love linux! and i want to create my own distro just for fun =) is this possible for a newbie like me to create my own and share it over the net? i have nothing to do in our house and i want to make this as my hobby.

thanks in advance! =)

trickykid · 06-05-2004, 02:56 PM

Start with LFS or www.linuxfromscratch.org and go from there. This will show you how to build a Linux OS from scratch, ground up on your own and it will give you insight on what is needed to build your own distro if you want.

oldyas · 06-05-2004, 03:13 PM

What I think are really cool are the LiveCD distros, like Knoppix. These have been used to create bootable archives of linux software, for things like educational programs and scientific computing.

kornflakes · 06-06-2004, 03:32 AM

thanks again trickykid for your advice! =) ill try linuxfromscratch. ill try to create my own distro eventhough its hard =) thanks again! =)

kinasz · 06-06-2004, 07:31 AM

lfs is definately the best starting point, try and learn some basic bash scripting along the way, it will help you lots when you make your distro.

penguin4 · 06-06-2004, 07:48 PM

kornflakes; go to head of the class. thats over my head but heading that way look out! Go For It!

orange400 · 06-07-2004, 02:31 AM

Haha ... that's so cool. n00bs that love linux makes me feel all fuzzy inside ...

penguin4 · 06-07-2004, 02:16 PM

orange400; U R ok with me n oldnewbie. how about some sage input from
expierenced hands like u for solid advice for a solid OS. yeah acknowledge
learning is expierence but it can be made easier with guidance. THANK you
for encourgement we need it (newbies).!