dérive is a simple and independent x86-64 linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. it is unfinished and likely not working in places. install at your own risk.
features
- everything statically linked
- a sane filesystem layout
- brand new and simple shell based init
- ports system with corresponding binary repo
- a fully independent desktop stack
- almost 100% gnu free
LATEST RELEASE: dérive 0.7 OVERNITE SHIPPING
contribute
pull requests always welcome on codeberg.
contribute a port to the ports tree
talk
we are on irc at irc.libera.chat #derive and also on discord at https://discord.gg/EuRKxXtC
name
the name is derived from neomarxist theorist guy debord's theory of the dérive, where he defines it as an unplanned drift through an urban environment.