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Most non derivative distributions started as Linux from scratch. Also, most of the embedded linux folks have at least tried lfs at least once. And almost all o

by znpy 2y ago

Most non derivative distributions started as Linux from scratch. Also, most of the embedded linux folks have at least tried lfs at least once. And almost all of them do the exercise of creating a custom linux distro (either via automated lfs or via some other kind of tooling like yocto or buildroot). Too bad openbsd people can’t even conceive something like this possible.

exe34 2y ago
> Too bad openbsd people can’t even conceive something like this possible maybe they prefer to use the right tool for the job?
- znpy 2y ago
  exactly, gnu/linux: the one you can actually adapt to your needs
  - exe34 2y ago
    do you think this applies to the original point: > they basically adapted themselves to the os rather than adapting the os to themselves.
    - znpy 2y ago
      yes
      - exe34 2y ago
        so they should be running it on embedded devices instead of their desktops, and if they don't, they have adapted themselves to the os instead of adapting the os to them. Great, I get it now.
        znpy 2y ago
        You’re twisting my words. Oh the lengths you have to go to justify openbsd to yourself.
        exe34 2y ago
        I don't use it myself, and probably never will - but it stands to reason that it brings joy/comfort/some sort of advantage to the people who do.
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