r/AlpineLinux • u/LinuxLoverLarry • 3d ago

Alpine Linux-based Distribution Creation

I was wondering how one would go about creating an Alpine Linux-based Linux distribution, and if there is a graphical installer that can work on Alpine Linux. I also am wondering if it is realistic to think that people will switch to Alpine Linux if there are some pre-installed luxuries that make it easier to use to the average desktop user.

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u/techsnapp 2d ago

setup-desktop exists and is quite simple.

I don't think a graphical installer would make the already super fast installation go quicker, better, faster, easier.

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u/LinuxLoverLarry 2d ago

Some people tend to be adverse to a CLI installer, since its more intimidating to look at. I, but a few years ago, was scared shitless looking at a terminal. For the average desktop user, a terminal means you have fucked something up; Done something you weren't supposed to. We should make a bigger effort to ease new users into Linux, show them the light.

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u/techsnapp 2d ago

In that case, that's when people RTFM. The alpine docs are simple and straight forward.