Toward a New Kind of Linux Distribution

An anonymous reader writes "Progeny co-founder Ian Murdock wrote a weblog entry that has been reprinted at Newsforge. He talks about how current distros are built from the top down, making a 'one-size-fits-all' solution of technology. He proposes making a modular solution that encompasses building modules so distros can include only the technology they need to suit their purpose, kinda like building from the bottom up. Interesting read, good arguments, potential for a new Linux community."

Comments

What's he on about?

[rebeka thomas]

sounds like he's referring to exactly what gentoo is.

Or am I missing something?

Already Done

[Anonymous Coward]

They did that already -- it's called Gentoo.

Here's french

[BoomerSooner]

Pourquoi avons-nous besoin d'une autre collection?

Re:why?

[Anonymous Coward]

yo dipshit... gentoo is a both source and binary based distro... but most people choose to compile from source.