Re: How does a distro born?

[Charles-Roberts <ai4a@enia.net>]

Valter G. Nogueira Jr. wrote:

> > You might want to go the Knoppix route and modify Debian... there is even
> > a Brazilian effort, Kurumin.  You might want, for example, to create a
> > GNUrumin, running localised Gnome instead of KDE...
> >    
>
> I alredy know Knoppix/Kurumin but this isn't what I am pursuing.
>
> What I am pursuing is a deeper knowlegde. Like if I were a distro I should
> question myself "Where did I came from?" - Freak, ah?
>
> Due to my spare time it is a long term project - I am not in a hurry and
> Debian will make me happy when I master it (other distros are muck like
> windows - click, click, click and you are running but not understanding)
>
> Valter
>
>
>  
Hi Valter,

The below url is a great article on how to make boot/rescue floppy disk. 
Although it may not be excatly what you are looking for, it will be a 
good beginning. There is also a section on how the 'pros' do it. I have 
used thee instructions to make several mini linux. This way I am able to 
have many more utilities for my rescue disk. You are right, it is a good 
learning experience. Good luck.  email me if I can be of any help.

www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bootdisk-HOWTO/

HTH
Charles