On Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM Karen Lewellen via Talk <talk@lists.gtalug.org> wrote:
Speaking of interesting ideas..perhaps, I have a question. Given how many many Linux distributions exist, I am wondering if it is say a basic aspect of the os to be scripted for specific goals? For example a distribution that combines tools important to accounting, or home security or music making or so forth? Karen
There have been / are Linux distributions done with very specific goals, here are some examples: - Damn Vulnerable Linux (DVL). This Linux is packed with old, known vulnerable programs and / or badly configured programs. This is a distribution where an instructor can put a DVL box in front of a student, tell them "This machine has security issues. Find and fix the issues (there are a lot of issues to find :-) ). - FreshTomato Linux. This is a Linux designed to control Broadcom based routers. In other words a Linux focused on moving data around a network. - Ubuntu Studio. A version of Ubuntu focused on multimedia production.
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