Re: [GNU-linux-libre] GNU+Linux from Source Code

[Ali Gunduz]

On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Bryan
Baldwin<address@hidden> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm developing a prototype build system for GNU+Linux that can be used
> stand-alone or as the base for other more refined distributions with
> specialized goals. My impetus is to have a flexible design for a system
> I would love administering. The vision for my project is to be to
> Archlinux what gNewSense is to Ubuntu.

Oh how I would _love_ to have a source based rolling release distribution :-)

> I will not be creating any public repositories for binary
> redistributable packages (although others may wish to do so). I only
> intend to maintain a collection of scripted build instructions, an init
> system, admin tools, and compiled programs that can be used to compile
> and manage a GNU+Linux system from source with fine controls and minimal
> fuss.
>
> I don't have any set goals for size, speed, or user application. I'm not
> worried about being the most minimal, fastest, or convenient
> distribution. Because my design is focused on versatility and
> flexibility, I expect its greatest utility will be as a distribution
> maker's distribution and basesystem.
>
> I've named my project _GNU+Linux from Source Code_, a fully free
> meta-distribution of the GNU+Linux operating system.
>
>        Bryan

I recommend you to check out Kongoni GNU/Linux at
http://kongoni.co.za. It's a slackware-like distro with a bsd inspired
design which fits very much to what you (and I ;-)) are looking for.
With its next release (codenamed 'Nietzsche' and currently in beta
release) the main developer, A.J. Venter, is planning it to be fully
free and included in the FSF distro list.

Please keep us posted.

Ali