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you could check out gentoo linux...
it's a small distro that's oriented towards roll your
own systems, but it sets you up with most of the stuff
you need. you build everything the way you want it
and put it where you want it to go. when i get around
to it i'll be installing it on one of my boxen.
andy
--- "Simon L. Epsteyn" <seva@sevatech.com> wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> I've seen it mentioned here a number of times, today
> was the first time I
> looked at it:
>
> http://linuxfromscratch.org/intro/
>
> This book is intended for Linux users who want to
> setup their own custom
> build Linux system. Reasons for wanting to build
> such a system are diverse.
> Perhaps you want to get into more detail as to what
> happens behind the
> scenes. Perhaps you are fed up with distributions
> which are often bloated or
> perhaps you don't want to rely on pre-compiled
> binaries due to security
> concerns. There are many reasons why you may want a
> custom build system, but
> if you are one of them, this book is meant for you.
>
> The fruits of building your own system are
> plentiful, but the labour may be
> hard. You have a long way ahead of you but in the
> end you will be able to
> call yourself the proud owner of your own Linux
> system, completely tailored
> after your needs. You dictate the layout of
> bootscripts, the file system
> structure, which programs are installed in which
> directory, which versions
> of software to use. Perhaps the most important
> reason is that you know
> exactly what is installed where why and how.
>
>
> /Simon
>
> On Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Jeff Norton wrote:
>
> > I am looking for a good book,how-to or web-site on
> how to create my own distribution of Linux. Any
> ideas?
> >
> > Jeff Norton
> > www.developersfoundry.com
> > For Developers by Developers
> > jnorton128@ameritech.net
>
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