Announcing Lin0 v0.0.1
Published: 2024-09-29
I'm pleased to publicly share that Lin0 has reached v0.0.1 and can be downloaded or built for end users.Lin0 (Linux zero) is a super minimal source-based linux meta-distribution, primarily aimed at power users or minimalism enthusiasts. It was born from exercises in how minimal a linux system can get.
At this time we provide 3 optimized images: Pinebook Pro, RPi3B+ and HP Elite Desk G1 800, as well as generic amd64 and arm64 images. In any case you can clone the repo and build for your architecture.Lin0 leverages a small system built from scratch using a selected list of software, which includes:
- the linux kernel, without initrd
- musl libc
- mksh (the myr korn shell)
- tcc (tiny C compiler)
- toybox
- simple configs and a shell script init
Logo
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Obtaining
Please refer to the project site for the download links, there are tarballs, a docker image and instructions to build your root filesystem.Roadmap
The big plan is having a complete project with many supported targets, I plan to provide images for more platforms but that's the hard part, since I do not have the hardware right now. Other things planned are:- A package manager
- An X11 replacement
- XDG desktop implementation
- System management software
Contributions can be made by email using the common git email workflow. More info on the project's page. The mailing list is also very open to discussions and side topics, you are very welcome.