Source Mage

Name: Source Mage
Author: Sugggest

Source Mage is a Linux distribution focused on giving maximum flexibility and customizability using source-based packages. It allows full customization of the Linux system during installation.

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Source Mage: Customizable Linux Distribution

A flexible and customizable Linux distribution based on source-based packages, allowing for maximum personalization during the installation process

What is Source Mage?

Source Mage is a Linux distribution that emphasizes simplicity, flexibility, and customizability using source-based packages. It is designed for advanced Linux users and developers who want fine-grained control over their system.

Some key features of Source Mage include:

Installation and configuration using a simple, dependency-based package manager called "sorcery". All packages are compiled from source code rather than binaries.
Highly customizable - the user has control over which features, programs and libraries get included in the base system.
Rolling release model - packages are continually updated and integrated, no major version upgrades.
Runs entirely in RAM for speed and supports multiple architectures. Small footprint.
Advanced package management features like triggers and profiles for handling custom configurations.
Includes Linux From Scratch tools for package management.

The target audience of Source Mage is experienced Linux admins, developers and power users who want to tune their Linux distro to their exact needs and compile everything from source code. The high degree of customizability comes at the cost of complexity. It is challenging for Linux beginners.

Source Mage Features

Features

Source-based package management
Allows fully customizable system installation
Rolling release model with continuous updates
Supports multiple init systems like systemd, SysVinit, etc
Uses Sorcery package manager for source builds
Supports major desktop environments like KDE, GNOME, Xfce
Modular architecture with many configuration options

Pricing

Open Source

Pros

Very flexible and customizable Linux distribution

Latest software versions available through source builds

Can optimize and tune system to exact needs

Advanced users can build system from scratch

Cutting edge rolling release model

Active community support available

Cons

Complex installation and configuration process

Building from source is slower than binary packages

Requires strong Linux and compilation knowledge

Not beginner friendly compared to binary distros

Limited hardware support out of the box

Smaller community than major binary distros

Official Links

Official Website
https://www.sourcemage.org

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