..is what I would call it if it existed.

This page will use terms that may be jargony or not immediately obvious!

This is a living document which will be updated as I get more ideas.

The Idea

BobOS will be a GNU/Linux operating system that allows for the user to be able to personalize everything to their system, like Arch Linux or Gentoo. It should also be easily installable and usable for someone who hasn't used GNU/Linux before.

Init System

I prefer the OpenRC init system over Systemd because I find it easier to use. Also, Systemd is a controversial choice because it has been said that Systemd violates the Unix philosophy that "A program should do one thing and do it well." I personally think the benefits outweigh the negatives. Others may not see it this way, so I want to be able to let the user choose which init system they want.

Installation

I would want the installation to be graphical. The installer would be like the Debian installer and the Calamares installer combined. Debian for its customizability, and Calamares for its ease of use. Kernel headers that would allow programs like Monado and Waydroid should be optional. There would be a selection of pre-installed packages in the installer (packages like calculator, firefox). There may be different pre-configurations for specific purposes that the user can choose.

Usage

The usage would be simple enough where this could be a users first distribution. Basic tasks (file management, package installation, etc) shouldn't require a terminal.

Configuration

The operating system should be easily configurable post-installation either through graphical means or text editing.