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1. What is Penguins' Eggs?​

Penguins' Eggs is a tool to create live ISO images and custom Linux distributions, initially based on Debian/Ubuntu and derivatives, actually support include Fedora, OpenSUSE and derivatives. It allows you to generate reproducible systems or "hatch" new distros.

2. How do I install penguins-eggs?​

Use get-get, universal installer:

git clone https://github.com/pieroproietti/get-eggs
cd get-eggs
sudo ./get-eggs.sh

The get-eggs.sh script will:

  • Automatically detect your distribution
  • Install the appropriate version of Node.js (≥18) if needed
  • Download and install the correct penguins-eggs package for your system
  • Configure all necessary dependencies

3. Common Issues & Fixes

"Permission denied" when running sudo eggs:

  • Check user permissions and ensure the user is in the sudo group.
  • ISO generation errors: Verify required packages (e.g., squashfs-tools, xorriso) are installed.

4. How do I create a custom ISO?​

Type:

sudo eggs produce

This generates an ISO image in /home/eggs/.

5. Support for non-Debian/Ubuntu distros?​

Actually penguins-eggs support: Almalinux, Arch, Debian, Devuan, Fedora, Manjaro, Openmamba, OpenSUSE, Rocky, Ubuntu and derivatives.

6. Where’s the full documentation?​

Check the official User's guide on the penguins-eggs.net website.

Other inmportants documents, can be found on the penguins-eggs, look expecially README.md and under DOCS.

7. Use cases​

  • Create personalized Linux distributions for organizations with pre-installed software and configurations.
  • Build rescue/recovery systems with your preferred tools and settings.
  • Develop educational Linux environments for classrooms with specific software packages.
  • Create portable development environments that can be deployed consistently across different machines.
  • Build specialized penetration testing or system administration live distributions.

8. Can I use penguins-eggs without sudo?​

No, certain operations require root privileges to mount filesystems and modify system settings.

9. How can I contribute?​

  • Report bugs/requests via GitHub Issues.
  • Contribute code via Pull Requests.
  • Help with translations (check i18n-labeled issues).
  • Share the project and don't forget to leave a star to it on github.

10. GUI​

eggsmaker - a project of Jorge Luis Endres - It is an essential and functional Graphical User Interface for penguins-eggs. Available for Arch, Debian, Devuan and Ubuntu.

Relevant Issues (for deeper insights)​

Consult issues