There really isnt such a thing as "Vanilla" Linux. Each distribution takes the kernel adds loads of precomplied software from various sources and there you go a functioning distribution. Really only the kernel is Linux the rest is a mish mash of software from various sources. Each distribution sets things up slightly differently re where files go and how the boot process works however you can't say one is correct and one isn't as there is no real standard that you can compare them against. Some people will argue one way of doing things is better than another but it gets religeous so best to keep clear :) I suppose the nearest you can get to "vanilla" Linux would be to follow the instructions from the Linux From Scratch web site and build your own linux box compiling every single program from scratch. Pat -- ----------------------------------- Pat Colbeck E-mail: pcolbeck@bashq.org Tel: I'm not telling -----------------------------------

Probably from the website http://www.linuxfromscratch.org On Thursday 06 December 2001 09:37, Steven Thompson wrote:

Hi All

What is the definition of vanilla Linux. ie what is vanilla linux and where can I get more info on "Vanilla Linux"

Thanks in advance

Steven