Linux from scratch

[The O'Really Factor]

I've decided that I'm going to take on a project of Linux From Scratch. Before I start though, I'd like to ask if anyone here has already tried doing Linux from scratch. If so, How'd you like it?

I'm starting the project because I figure there's a lot to learn when installing Linux from source code. Before I start, though I'm probably going to try a few other distros, as I've only tried Debian and Ubuntu so far (Ubuntu being the one I'm using at the moment). Any suggestions or opinions welcome.

Regards,
Robert

[oz]

I've never tried LFS so can't say much about it, but you might also take a look into Rock Linux:

Main Page - RockWiki

It's another of those build it yourself projects that you should be able to learn plenty from.

Also, do a search on the forums because Linux From Scratch has been brought up many times, so you might find some interesting information in older threads.

Good luck with the project!

[The O'Really Factor]

Thanks for the suggestions, ozar. I'll definitely look into the older forum posts and such. I'll also look into Rock Linux. One thing I am wondering though, If you don't mind me asking, is apt-get configurable on a custom system? I was wondering because apt-get is by far the most useful tool I've seen, but I've also only seen it on Debian based Distros.


Edit: Doh! Nevermind, Apt only works with .deb files doesn't it?

[oz]

Apt-get was designed specifically for Debian, but other distros have been known to use it. I'm not sure how much reworking was required to make it work with the non-Debian based distros, though.

I'm sure it's possible to make it work with just about any distro, but it might be lots of work.

[The O'Really Factor]

Man, you're fast. If it'll work, I'm willing to find out how. One of the reasons I switched over to Linux is because I welcome challenge. There's a sweeter victory when a challenge is involved. A lot of people get mad when there's a driver issue, but I welcome it.

Anyway, if this project works out-which I hope it will-who knows, I may even start up my own Linux distribution. To quote the movie "Anti-Trust": "Anybody in their garage with a good idea can put us out of business", Who knows maybe soon we'll be saying goodbye to M$. Feel free to donate to "the team" behind my new distro.