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Linux-factory: A framework used to create custom Linux Debian operating systems

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Re: Linux-factory: A framework used to create custom Linux Debian operating systems

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Post by clayrisser »

This project is a product of 4 years of work, mostly learning the Debian ecosystem. I started with Ubuntu, I’ve tried Arch, I’ve tried Gentoo, but nothing beats the ease of Debian when it comes to custom distributions. Debian was almost built to fork. Their ecosystem is amazing. Their live build tool is super.

I built Linux Factory so everyone else can build custom Debian distributions easily without having to know the live-build tool. It’s really easy to configure and get started. Please give me feedback on how I can make it better.

Re: Linux-factory: A framework used to create custom Linux Debian operating systems

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Post by clayrisser »

gregmac wrote: post #39
temp2302271148 wrote: post #7

I prefer the approach of AntiX and MX Linux. Start from a clean live distro, mod it to your taste, master it to a new Live ISO. You can also start from a normal MX/antiX system and make a live ISO backup. You can also install those ISOs. Systemd is optional on MX and disabled by default. LOTS of live and remaster options on those systems. I find myself more on live than on installed systems now. It's basically like w…

How do you maintain this as new base releases are made? Ie: Do you just manually reapply your changes every time? Or just do in-place upgrade and then snapshot that? Personally, by the second time I did this, I'd be writing a script. Then I'd want to script the running of the script.. and before you know it you end up with a framework..

It’s essentially an easy to use tool around live-build. Live build is maintained by the Debian team and will always remain up to date.

This means Linux Factory is future proof.

Re: Linux-factory: A framework used to create custom Linux Debian operating systems

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Post by clayrisser »

adampzakaria wrote: post #2

This sounds like something I'd be very interested in, though I'm not sure what it is. It'd be great if I could easily customize Debian (i3, vim, zsh, chrome, etc.) and distribute / share it with others. But I'm not sure what this does and cannot tell even after reading the first few sections of the README.

As the author of Linux Factory, that’s exactly what I built it for. I would love to help guide you and get you started on your project. Please create an issue in the GitHub project and I’ll further guide you there.

Re: Linux-factory: A framework used to create custom Linux Debian operating systems

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Post by dharmendra_123 »

Linux Factory sounds like a fantastic tool that could benefit a lot of people who want to build their own custom Debian-based distributions. It's awesome that you've made it accessible even for those who aren't familiar with the live-build tool.

In terms of feedback, it might be helpful to include some tutorials or guides for those who are completely new to the process of building custom distributions. Additionally, having a user community where people can share their experiences and ask questions could be really valuable.

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