KaarPux is an open source DIY (Do It Yourself) distribution of Linux built from scratch, where everything must be compiled from source. It is designed specifically for advanced Linux users who like to be in control of the build process of the distribution.
It’s distributed as a source archive
It is a Linux kernel-based operating system that is not based on any existing distribution of Linux, though it is somewhat inspired by other source-based GNU/Linux OSes, such as Gentoo. It’s distributed as a source archive, which contains the necessary tools to built the system from scratch.
A complete Linux system
KaarPux is a complete Linux system powered by a Linux kernel from the 3.x series. It comes with a wide range of libraries and command-line tools, including some from the GNU Project. The system can be built using the GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) and clang/LLVM compilers.
A complete Linux desktop
It is also a complete Linux desktop, as it features the X.Org X Window System and the controversial GNOME 3 desktop environment. Default applications include the Mozilla Thunderbird email client, Mozilla Firefox web browser and the entire LibreOffice office suite.
Features top-notch utilities
Some of the best utilities have been included in this DIY distribution of Linux, such as Python, Perl, Ruby, OCaml, Haskell, COQ, as well as Java Runtime Environment based on the OpenJDK project.
Building KaarPux
Building KaarPux might be a challenge for many of you. The operating system can only be built on top of an existing Linux distribution and installed on a disk partition on the respective system, and then boot it using the existing bootloader.
First of all, you must install all the required packages, then you will have to partition the disk, download the source archive, extract it on your Home folder, mount the disk, configure KaarPux, create scripts, download packages, add a dedicated build user, bootstrap, install the bootloader and setup passwords.
What is new in this release:
- Toolchain and other basic packages updated
- GNOME packages updated
- Linux 4.1.4
- Firefox 39.0.3
- Other packages updated
What is new in version 5.1.1:
- Toolchain and other basic packages updated
- GNOME packages updated
- Linux 4.1.4
- Firefox 39.0.3
- Other packages updated
What is new in version 5.0.6:
- Toolchain and other basic packages updated
- GNOME packages updated
- Linux 4.1.4
- Firefox 39.0.3
- Other packages updated
What is new in version 5.0.1:
- Toolchain and other basic packages updated
- GNOME packages updated
- Linux 4.1.4
- Firefox 39.0.3
- Other packages updated
What is new in version 4.9.3:
- Toolchain and other basic packages updated
- GNOME packages updated
- Linux 4.1.4
- Firefox 39.0.3
- Other packages updated
What is new in version 4.9.0:
- Bugs Fixed:
- FIX: /etc/profile: install with execute permission (Commit 34752782)
- FIX: kx_ver_wiz.pl: use List::Util and Time::Hires (just as kx_version.pl) (Commit af9ab0fd)
- FIX: KxBuild: move py2cairo before pygobject (Commit 7b052bfd)
- FIX: gdm: aboslute path for ExecStart in .service file (Commit 7de77a3b)
- FIX: bash: do not set PS1 prompt for non-interactive shells (Commit d7b18ec5)
- Packages Updated:
- UPD: valgrind: v 3.8.0 (Commit 5c7c585c)
- UPD: graphite2 libexttextcat libvisio libwps mdds mythes raptor2 rasqal SampleICC (Commit 2a05ac52)
- UPD: libreoffice: v 3.6.2.1 (Commit 0efba2bf)
- UPD: thunderbird: v 15.0.1 (Commit 2f410f2d)
- UPD: ghostery: v 2.8.3 (Commit 618a9dc2)
- UPD: noscript: v 2.5.6 (Commit 0c6e41a5)
- Packages Added:
- ADD: ntp: Network Time Protocol (Commit 0c8b2066, 190273d3, 889fe26a)
- ADD: pm-utils (Commit e87cf32c)
- ADD: bash-completion: use Debian bash-completion; do not roll our own (Commit 6a071486, 1956bb31)
- ADD: pygobject33 pycairo: GObject for Python3 (Commit ed553285)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US cppunit libcmis clucene libcdr lpsolve: prerequisites for LibreOffice (Commit 66e349be)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US.yaml (Commit 9e98655f)
- Other Changes:
- Improved version checks
- Documentation updates
- Many other minor improvements
What is new in version 4.8.8:
- Bugs Fixed:
- FIX: /etc/profile: install with execute permission (Commit 34752782)
- FIX: kx_ver_wiz.pl: use List::Util and Time::Hires (just as kx_version.pl) (Commit af9ab0fd)
- FIX: KxBuild: move py2cairo before pygobject (Commit 7b052bfd)
- FIX: gdm: aboslute path for ExecStart in .service file (Commit 7de77a3b)
- FIX: bash: do not set PS1 prompt for non-interactive shells (Commit d7b18ec5)
- Packages Updated:
- UPD: valgrind: v 3.8.0 (Commit 5c7c585c)
- UPD: graphite2 libexttextcat libvisio libwps mdds mythes raptor2 rasqal SampleICC (Commit 2a05ac52)
- UPD: libreoffice: v 3.6.2.1 (Commit 0efba2bf)
- UPD: thunderbird: v 15.0.1 (Commit 2f410f2d)
- UPD: ghostery: v 2.8.3 (Commit 618a9dc2)
- UPD: noscript: v 2.5.6 (Commit 0c6e41a5)
- Packages Added:
- ADD: ntp: Network Time Protocol (Commit 0c8b2066, 190273d3, 889fe26a)
- ADD: pm-utils (Commit e87cf32c)
- ADD: bash-completion: use Debian bash-completion; do not roll our own (Commit 6a071486, 1956bb31)
- ADD: pygobject33 pycairo: GObject for Python3 (Commit ed553285)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US cppunit libcmis clucene libcdr lpsolve: prerequisites for LibreOffice (Commit 66e349be)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US.yaml (Commit 9e98655f)
- Other Changes:
- Improved version checks
- Documentation updates
- Many other minor improvements
What is new in version 4.8.7:
- Bugs Fixed:
- FIX: /etc/profile: install with execute permission (Commit 34752782)
- FIX: kx_ver_wiz.pl: use List::Util and Time::Hires (just as kx_version.pl) (Commit af9ab0fd)
- FIX: KxBuild: move py2cairo before pygobject (Commit 7b052bfd)
- FIX: gdm: aboslute path for ExecStart in .service file (Commit 7de77a3b)
- FIX: bash: do not set PS1 prompt for non-interactive shells (Commit d7b18ec5)
- Packages Updated:
- UPD: valgrind: v 3.8.0 (Commit 5c7c585c)
- UPD: graphite2 libexttextcat libvisio libwps mdds mythes raptor2 rasqal SampleICC (Commit 2a05ac52)
- UPD: libreoffice: v 3.6.2.1 (Commit 0efba2bf)
- UPD: thunderbird: v 15.0.1 (Commit 2f410f2d)
- UPD: ghostery: v 2.8.3 (Commit 618a9dc2)
- UPD: noscript: v 2.5.6 (Commit 0c6e41a5)
- Packages Added:
- ADD: ntp: Network Time Protocol (Commit 0c8b2066, 190273d3, 889fe26a)
- ADD: pm-utils (Commit e87cf32c)
- ADD: bash-completion: use Debian bash-completion; do not roll our own (Commit 6a071486, 1956bb31)
- ADD: pygobject33 pycairo: GObject for Python3 (Commit ed553285)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US cppunit libcmis clucene libcdr lpsolve: prerequisites for LibreOffice (Commit 66e349be)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US.yaml (Commit 9e98655f)
- Other Changes:
- Improved version checks
- Documentation updates
- Many other minor improvements
What is new in version 4.8.3:
- Bugs Fixed:
- FIX: /etc/profile: install with execute permission (Commit 34752782)
- FIX: kx_ver_wiz.pl: use List::Util and Time::Hires (just as kx_version.pl) (Commit af9ab0fd)
- FIX: KxBuild: move py2cairo before pygobject (Commit 7b052bfd)
- FIX: gdm: aboslute path for ExecStart in .service file (Commit 7de77a3b)
- FIX: bash: do not set PS1 prompt for non-interactive shells (Commit d7b18ec5)
- Packages Updated:
- UPD: valgrind: v 3.8.0 (Commit 5c7c585c)
- UPD: graphite2 libexttextcat libvisio libwps mdds mythes raptor2 rasqal SampleICC (Commit 2a05ac52)
- UPD: libreoffice: v 3.6.2.1 (Commit 0efba2bf)
- UPD: thunderbird: v 15.0.1 (Commit 2f410f2d)
- UPD: ghostery: v 2.8.3 (Commit 618a9dc2)
- UPD: noscript: v 2.5.6 (Commit 0c6e41a5)
- Packages Added:
- ADD: ntp: Network Time Protocol (Commit 0c8b2066, 190273d3, 889fe26a)
- ADD: pm-utils (Commit e87cf32c)
- ADD: bash-completion: use Debian bash-completion; do not roll our own (Commit 6a071486, 1956bb31)
- ADD: pygobject33 pycairo: GObject for Python3 (Commit ed553285)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US cppunit libcmis clucene libcdr lpsolve: prerequisites for LibreOffice (Commit 66e349be)
- ADD: hunspell-en_US.yaml (Commit 9e98655f)
- Other Changes:
- Improved version checks
- Documentation updates
- Many other minor improvements
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