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Alex
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OnemanBSD - Selfcontaining OS (ALL source included in the image)

https://bialamusic.com/onemanBSD/
I built this because I am tired of OSs turning into server-controlled clients. We are losing the ability to understand, let alone rebuild, the tools we use every day.
The Project: OneManBSD is a customized OpenBSD 7.8 installation image for i386 platforms.

The "Sovereign" Features:

Source in the Image: The installer includes sys.tgz, src.tgz, xenocara.tgz, and ports.tgz. You can go offline and rebuild the entire kernel and base system from the local drive.

No Bloat: I’ve avoided Gtk3 and Qt. The desktop uses JWM, XFE, and Nedit.

Offline Docs: Full documentation is included in the image for true independence.

My goal isn't to start a "distro" but to encourage others to build their own "OneMan" systems. The more versions and diversifications we have, the more freedom we keep.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on maintaining a source-only workflow on older hardware.

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