Hi, Generally Linux Embedded Systems Programmers do this a lot. The method is to know how actually various distros can work from a single linux kernel. I came across an article a few months ago that described exactly this [I'll post a link if I can find it again]. The Linux Kernel, after doing all the hardware and software initialization, searches for a file called "init" in the /sbin and /bin folders associated with the kernel itself. If you are a linux kernel developer [if you know of the API the linux kernel provides], you can write your own "init" program and place it in one of those directories, which should essentially be your starting point towards making your own distro. You can have just a command-line shell or even a full-blown graphical distro, depending on your requirements, ability to use various well-known software[like porting a windowing system etc.].
Bhaktavatsalam Nallanthighal On Dec 21 2009, 8:02 am, chutsu <[email protected]> wrote: > OK, > So I know you can build your own linux distribution with "Linux From > Scratch", but is all the steps really necessary? I mean can you not > just bunch some files together to get going? > Are there easier ways? > > My goal is to produce a custom linux distro, with no package managers. > Just a plain simple linux core, with common command utilities such as > "ls" "cd" etc... > > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup
