Welcome to GaryOS
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“The one file that does it all.” |
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| Latest | v8.0 2024-05-16 – Kernel, Rootfs, Boot, Disk |
| Homepage | http://www.garybgenett.net/projects/gary-os |
| Download | https://sourceforge.net/projects/gary-os |
| Source | https://github.com/garybgenett/gary-os |
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| Overview | Quick Start, Requirements, Support |
| Booting | Linux, Windows, GRUB, EFI, PXE, Virtual |
| Running | Networking, GUI, Update, Filesystem |
| Building | Compile, Manage, Image, Install |
Documentation
Overview
GaryOS is an entire GNU/Linux system in a single bootable file. It is also a Builder system to create and package Gentoo installations.
Builder creates custom root filesystems that GaryOS can load into memory in place of its own. GaryOS can build new or updated versions of itself from within itself.
Key features:
- Optimized source-based Gentoo system with GNU toolchain
- Fast in-memory filesystem does not require a physical device
- Can be booted from anywhere a Linux Kernel can
- Upgrades are as simple as replacing the file
Primary uses:
- System rescue and recovery
- Anonymous and secure workstation
- GNU/Linux learning environment
- Installation of Gentoo
Unique advantages:
- Source-based distributions are more flexible and powerful than binary ones
- A single Kernel file is easier to manage and boot than an ISO image
- GaryOS is stored on media as a resident of it, not the purpose of it
No other GNU/Linux distribution takes the same approach or has the same features as GaryOS.
