Comments on: Create Your Very Own Operating System With Linux From Scratch [Linux]

By: Sensei Araya

Sensei Araya — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:11:22 +0000

Can I use LFS to learn how to code? And if I can, how long will it take?

I really want to do this, but I just can’t seem to find time for it. With my current level of skill (absolutely minimal, as in, barely able to code the most basic programs with lots of help from the internet), it would probably take me years. Too bad, I found a slew of speed tricks and system tweaks on the internet that I wish I could include in my OS by default. I also wish to eliminate a lot of the OS features that I never use.

*SIGH* Maybe I’ll just go browse the distros list…

By: Saqlain

Saqlain — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:20:22 +0000

I have created a small distro (it got minimal packages and i followed LFS approach), it is terminal based i.e. no desktop environment like gnome or kde etc.

I want to distribute it as an ISO image I need some help on how to create this tiny distro ISO image? I got couple of questions kindly guide

1) Is there some command line tool which i can use to create ISO image. I would have to install that software in my tiny distro?
2) How to create partition layout for user, before even starting the kernel, do i need to write script? How can i invoke that from ISO image? etc I want minimal user interaction at this step. I would have to install boot loader also, at this stage?

Might be basic question, but i am new to this, so kindly guide.

By: TheFrawg

TheFrawg — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:14:55 +0000

Starting my build today from scratch. I will have a blog post on it and will post the link with updates. Seems like a daunting task, but why not. I’ve always wanted to learn a bit more about the inner workings of linux anyways. Good thing my boss lets me experiment as long as my work is done :)

By: Neil Pattanaik

Neil Pattanaik — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:18:34 +0000

cant find source

By: elijah hagberg

elijah hagberg — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:27:39 +0000

very interesting.
I plan to do this in my free time. i got a raspi and will try to make the os for it

By: Kennedy Richard

Kennedy Richard — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:59:03 +0000

Thanks a lot for introducing me to this project! I’m planning to make my own operating system to help society to overcome its main problems.

By: Sourav

Sourav — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:04:04 +0000

hi i have a few question 1st is after completing general steps for making os should i configure ubuntu software center so that i can install all my need with apt-get command?
2nd is after building os how to make a iso image so that i can install it ?

By: Sourav

Sourav — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:07 +0000

hi great article.i want to know one thing can we use existing partition which have some data for making os??

By: sudeep

sudeep — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:39:06 +0000

How much time does one need to dedicate for LFS? when I heard of LFS on quora, the person took 1 week to make it. I want to go deeper into linux, i suppose LFS gives me a shot at that.

By: dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:19:57 +0000

Another, less traumatic, way to build a system is to install antiX Core and then, using apt-get, install only the packages that are wanted/needed.

By: dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:05:38 +0000

There also is Fedora which is backstopped by Red Hat

By: dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:56:06 +0000

That project has been discontinued.

By: Danny Stieben

Danny Stieben — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:44:42 +0000

It’s possible, but like I said to ashu, I’m unable to help you there because it’s a whole other world when it comes to mobile.

By: Danny Stieben

Danny Stieben — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:43:47 +0000

Sorry, I’m afraid I can’t help you out! Mobile operating systems are a completely different subject, and it’s extremely hard to get them to work correctly as most mobile devices need specific (often proprietary) drivers.

By: Danny Stieben

Danny Stieben — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:42:46 +0000

The article and the suggested tutorial has all the information you need. I’d suggest going back to the tutorial and reading (or at least skimming) through it.