Making my own linux distro?

Question

I want to make my own Linux distro based on Ubuntu, and I have ideas that have a very bright future if implemented correctly. I am no noob here, I have made linux distro's several times. But this time, I want to make it independent. I will surely base it on Ubuntu, due to the volume of apps available for Ubuntu as compared to other distro's, but what I want to do is, I want to replace all Ubuntu repo's with my own, all the ubuntu logos and references with my own, and also, I want to make my customized GNOME desktop interface. In other words, I want it to be something largely similar to Linux Mint. Any ideas on how to do that?

Answer 1

Hi

"I want to replace all Ubuntu repo's with my own"

So you are going to compile all 140,000+ programs??



"I have made linux distro's several times"

I suspect you have done a remaster.



" I want to replace all Ubuntu repo's with my own, all the ubuntu logos and references with my own,"

This is illegal.



"I will surely base it on Ubuntu"

This is not illegal, Mint is an example.



"I want to make my customized GNOME desktop interface"

This is fine people modify there desktop all the time. . Is it illegal for me to add a wbarn or a widget??





To make a new distro work thro Linux from scratch

www.linuxfromscratch.org/



Colinc

"That is not a new distribution it is a copyright violation on Ubuntu"

You can adapt ubuntu to make a "Modified remaster" it is not against the law.

Lubuntu, Mint, xubuntu etc

Is Mint a new distro or a ubuntu clone that uses ubuntu

Ubuntu is in turn a debian clone.

Debian is a GNUlinux clone.

Puppy linux puplets use the repos from arch, debein, slackware or ubuntu depending on which pup you use.



"The moment you try to sell a distribution "

This is the illegal part, you cannot sell open-source software but you can charge for the cd, install time and support.



"but you MUST distribute the source code for EVERYTHING you distribute"

Easy the program IS the source code.



See below its my job!!



I remaster puppy every day to tweak for clients.



Lastly

Forks are allowed all the time

Ubuntu >> Mint

open office >> Libre office.

Answer 2

That is not a new distribution it is a copyright violation on Ubuntu. Open source does have copyright rules and you would be breaching them. To make a new distribution you need to take the linux source code. Then take source code for a desktop manager and build them together. This will apply to all your drivers and applications. You can include software like Open Office or Libre Office, but you MUST distribute the source code for EVERYTHING you distribute. And also attribute the provider for their part of it. The moment you try to sell a distribution you would otherwise become liable to a $50,000.00 fine per item you include from every single provider, or serious prison sentences. Even customising Gnome could become a serious problem.

Answer 3

From what I understand, a thumb drive is a little bit easier. And, mind you, it can take hours to compile a custom kernel. So, you've got your work cut out.