Ubuntu based Distro

[narensriharsha]

Hello,
I am in a plan of creating an UBUNTU based distro and I want to change the logo and the boot screens of ubuntu to my name, even want to add few apps like vlc, blender and a few others to the default installations. Could you guide me through.

[jerrrys]

think you need to do some research first

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142:u-ocqbntw_o&q=custom+ubuntu+distro&sa=Search&cof=FORID:9#896

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142%3Au-ocqbntw_o&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=custom+splash+screen&as_qdr=m6&sa=Google+Search&lang=en#971

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142:u-ocqbntw_o&q=mini+iso&sa=Search&cof=FORID:9#866

[kaldor]

arrrgh!

Everything is based on Ubuntu these days :(

What I want to see are more quality Fedora-based distros like Fuduntu and Scientific Linux. Fedora even has some tools that may help in this process.

[Barrucadu]

Another one? Seriously? What will this achieve that the other million don't?

[Tibuda]

Another one? Seriously? What will this achieve that the other million don't?

It will fit narensriharsha needs perfectly. Like the other tons of ubuntu derivatives fit their author needs.

[Barrucadu]

If you're just making an Ubuntu-based distro to fit your needs, you may as well just install and customise Ubuntu. Making a distro implies that you think other people may find it interesting.

What mostly annoys me about these Ubuntu derivatives is that they're almost always just Ubuntu with a few extra packages installed and maybe a custom theme. They hardly ever host their own repositories, and do only very minimal changes from the Ubuntu base. If you're going to make a distro, at least do it 'properly'.

[whatthefunk]

If you're just making an Ubuntu-based distro to fit your needs, you may as well just install and customise Ubuntu. Making a distro implies that you think other people may find it interesting.

So youre telling me you dont want a boot screen that says "Narenshiharsha?" Party pooper...

My two cents...theres little point in making your own distro if all you want to do is change a few little things and customize the default programs.

[jerrrys]

its a great learning experience and you can end up with a custom ubuntu built to only your specs to satisfy only your own needs.

[babakott]

its a great learning experience and you can end up with a custom ubuntu built to only your specs to satisfy only your own needs.

I agree. I may just start such a project on an old PC for the learning experience.

[narensriharsha]

Thanks for the basic info.... Whats the fun if I get the complete info. I'll hack the rest.....

[Brad55]

think you need to do some research first

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142:u-ocqbntw_o&q=custom+ubuntu+distro&sa=Search&cof=FORID:9#896

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142%3Au-ocqbntw_o&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=custom+splash+screen&as_qdr=m6&sa=Google+Search&lang=en#971

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142:u-ocqbntw_o&q=mini+iso&sa=Search&cof=FORID:9#866

This might be a better place to look for Ubuntu distos Distrowatch.com (http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&notbasedon=None&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=Active). There are 76 on Distrowatch.com right now but I know there are more out there.

Some are nice and some are not, but it would be a nice thing to learn.

[jerrrys]

distrowatch, good call

[Famicube64]

Distributions based on Ubuntu: http://distrowatch.com/search.php?category=All&origin=All&basedon=Ubuntu&notbasedon=None&desktop=All&architecture=All&status=All

Does there really need to be another one?

[jerrrys]

i refer you to post 9

[TheNosh]

The term "distro" or "distribution" implies that your version of Ubuntu would be distributed to other people. I don't see a need or any use for doing that.

If you want to make your own custom version of Ubuntu for your own use to see if you can learn a thing or two in the process, then by all means, have at it. I must, however, urge you not to actually distribute it unless you have bigger and more meaningful goals than installing a few different things by default.

[Spice Weasel]

Please no more Ubuntu remixes.

[rg4w]

Why another fork?

Q: What's the difference between YAUBaD (Yet Another Ubuntu-Based Distro) and your own personal Ubuntu setup?

A: RemasterSys and the amount of free time available to the user.

;)

[Legendary_Bibo]

Remastersys is an abomination. It allows someone to easily create another distro which is basically Ubuntu with a name change.

[dh04000]

Remastersys is an abomination. It allows someone to easily create another distro which is basically Ubuntu with a name change.

Or its a powerful tool that allows spinning your own customized distro for yourself or other to bein the hands of non-hackers. Giving freedom and choice to the everyone.

[unknownPoster]

Or its a powerful tool that allows spinning your own customized distro for yourself or other to bein the hands of non-hackers. Giving freedom and choice to the everyone.

And you don't see a problem with that?

If someone doesn't have the knowledge to maintain a distro the right way, they most definitely should not be distributing it to others.

[Megaptera]

Remastersys is an abomination. It allows someone to easily create another distro which is basically Ubuntu with a name change.

I use Remastersys to create ISOs of my system and burn to DVD for backups, having transfered the ISO to an external drive. Quaint and perhaps old fashioned I know but it works for me!

http://www.geekconnection.org/remastersys/

[Legendary_Bibo]

I use Remastersys to create ISOs of my system and burn to DVD for backups, having transfered the ISO to an external drive. Quaint and perhaps old fashioned I know but it works for me!

http://www.geekconnection.org/remastersys/

Well that's completely different and a totally legitimate use for it.

[ddastoor]

If you really want to learn, and you have the time and inclination, I'd suggest you try Linux From Scratch (www.linuxfromscratch.org (www.linuxfromscratch.org))

You might also want to have a look at:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=852868 (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=852868)