[pocket-linux] New Project, Bigger System

[David Horton]

Hi,

I would like to develop a new project that starts from where the pocket 
linux guide leaves off and creates a larger, hard disk-based system.  My 
reasons for this are two-fold.

1. I would like to move beyond the limitations of the diskette-based 
project and keep things interesting and educational for everyone involved.

2. I would like to document the process of the project for an 
independent study class I am taking this semester.


So where do we start?

A while back Rick Stocker mentioned creating a C-compiler and tools as 
well as other minimal, specialized systems.  I think a development 
system would be a good place to begin.

I would like to document the construction of the development system, in 
a style similar to the pocket linux guide, so that in the end we would 
have a compiler and tools as well as a methodology for creating future 
projects.

Once the development system and documentation are complete I am hoping 
to continue with other specialized projects.  One of my personal 
interests would be to build a specialized Samba server appliance.  But, 
that's just me.  I would encourage anyone to come up with additional 
ideas and see what develops.

To facilitate all of this I am planning to start a project page at GNU's 
Savannah.  Savannah is similar to SourceForge except that the is run 
with all GPL software.  It can provide web space, mailing lists and FTP 
services for downloads.  They are mostly centered on developing GNU 
software, however they do accept documetation and other GPL licensed 
projects.

I am thinking of using the name "System Architect Guide" for the name of 
the project.  I welcome any comments or suggestions on this choice. 
Unfortunately with pocket linux I made a poor choice in that the project 
cannot go further than something that fits in a pocket without the name 
needing to be changed.

So think about this over the weekend.  I will try to pick a project name 
and submit it to Savannah by Monday.


Dave