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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Has anyone here ever tried Linux From Scratch? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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For those of you who don't know, Linux From Scratch is a project that teaches you how to compile your own custom distro, with everything compiled from source code.

What was your experience like? Was it easier or harder than you expected? Do you run it as a daily driver or did you just do it for fun?

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[–] db2@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

I did it for an old K6-2, optimizing everything possible. It was fun.

[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 2 points 6 months ago

Before the ArchLinux wiki became as good as it is, people like me used the Gentoo and LFS wikis as documentation for Linux.

There isn't quite enough time in the world for me to be able to use LFS in anger as much I would wish. We make do with source distros with source managers like Gentoo (surprise!), Funtoo and others which give the source distros users just enough helping hands of dependency management.

Real tears would be shed were for LFS to disappear.

[–] GustavoM@lemmy.world -2 points 6 months ago (5 children)

imo, that is like learning a new language you'll never use -- who on earth would search for new employees that can compile their own distro? It's fun at first, but definitely not useful.

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 months ago

that is like learning a new language you'll never use

That sounds great, I always wanted to learn Latin and even French, or really every language if I had the time.

new employees

You must be fun at parties. There are reasons to do things besides pleasing the man y'know.

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[–] darkphotonstudio@beehaw.org -2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Has anyone here ever tried punching themselves in the dick repeatedly?

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