Build A P-Linux Install ISO

The aim of this short guide is to build /rebuild a 'Base P-Linux' installation ISO file.

Overview

The target audience is a user who wants a clean and solid Linux distribution build from scratch.

This is based on the online documentation Linux From Scratch (LFS) and most steps are automated and only a few require manual intervention. It is still recommendet that you checkout the Linux From Scratch webpage.

Note

The 64-bit build that results from this is considered a "pure" 64-bit system. That is, it supports 64-bit executables only.

The finished ISO file can be burned on CD/DVD or written unto an USB-Stick. These can be used to install P-Linux systems.

Helper Scripts

There are helper scripts in the directory: P-Linux-Core/scripts/build_install_iso

To run a script excute: bash path_to_script

Each section of this guide will mention related scripts.

NOTE: most of the steps can be executed manually - but at the end of each section there are also references to related helper scripts.