Hey everyone! I'm looking to make my own Linux distribution and I'm not really sure where to start. I know this might sound silly to some seasoned Linux users, but where can I find the original Linux kernel? Any guidance would be appreciated!
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If you're not really experienced with Linux, I'd strongly suggest not trying to build a whole distro yet. It can be a massive undertaking with a lot of potential hurdles. Pre-existing distros have more support and reliability, so maybe consider using one of those first? What’s your motivation for wanting to create a new distro anyway?
You can grab the Linux kernel source at kernel.org. Just keep in mind that getting a fully functional OS requires much more than just the kernel itself—you’ll need a bunch of additional components to make it usable.
Maybe they just want to learn something new and have fun with it!