This project provides a step-by-step guide to building a compact Linux operating system by customizing and compiling the Linux kernel and Busybox from source code. Overview The goal is to build a simplified Linux distro from scratch that boots directly to a shell prompt. This allows maximum flexibility to tweak and configure your own Linux OS for specific use cases like running containers, IoT devices, or other embedded systems. Key features: Custom compiled Linux 5.x kernel Busybox for lightweight system utilities Tiny initramfs instead of full root filesystem Syslinux bootloader Build Instructions The guide contains detailed build and configuration steps including: Setting up build dependencies Downloading Linux and Busybox source code Configuring kernel via make menuconfig Compiling the kernel and busybox Creating initramfs Configuring Syslinux boot files In the end you will have a ~5MB Linux system image ready to boot on x86_64. Usage Examples This minimal Linux distro is highly customizable for uses like: Embedded systems development Low resource devices like IoT Container hosts Appliances or network devices Education and learning Contributing Contributions to improve build steps, customize configurations, and expand documentation are welcomed through pull requests.