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1 | 1 | # About GoldenDog Linux |
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3 | | -GoldenDog Linux is a project dedicated to... |
| 3 | +Hello! I'm **Alexia**, the creator of GoldenDog Linux. My journey with Linux and Mac began over 27 years ago, and that experience is the foundation of this project. |
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5 | | -> "The Only Good Boy in the Linux World!" |
| 5 | +## The Story Behind the Name |
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7 | | -## Our Mission |
8 | | -To provide a friendly, stable, and fetch-ready Linux experience. |
| 7 | +GoldenDog Linux is born from nostalgia and respect. In the past, when my PowerPC (PPC) Macs approached the end of their lifecycle, I found new life for them using a legendary distribution called **YellowDog Linux**. It was a project I grew to love and even contribute to. |
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| 9 | +When the YellowDog project was eventually canceled and Apple moved to Intel (and later Apple Silicon), I felt a strong desire to bring that spirit back. However, "YellowDog" was a registered trademark. As a tribute to that beloved project—and in honor of my own pet **Golden Retriever**—**GoldenDog Linux** was born. |
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| 11 | +## From CentOS to Debian |
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| 13 | +The first versions of GDL were built on CentOS 7, but I quickly pivoted to a **Debian base**. The reasoning was simple: Debian offers unparalleled software and driver support, making it a more versatile platform for everyday use. |
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| 15 | +Today, GoldenDog releases follow the Debian Stable cycle: |
| 16 | +- **GoldenDog 1**: (Internal test version) Based on Debian 12. |
| 17 | +- **GoldenDog 2**: (Current) Based on Debian 13 "Trixie". |
| 18 | +- **GoldenDog 3**: (Future) Will be based on Debian 14. |
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| 20 | +We use official Debian repositories with security patches and backports enabled by default. This ensures you have the rock-solid stability of Debian with the flexibility to install newer kernels and software when you need them. |
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| 22 | +## The Future: GoldenDog Server 🚀 |
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| 24 | +With the full refactor of GoldenDog 2, I am finally working on a long-time goal: **GoldenDog Server**. |
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| 26 | +Currently on the drawing board, the server variant will focus on: |
| 27 | +- **Minimal Footprint**: Only the absolute essentials. |
| 28 | +- **Enhanced Security**: Pre-configured firewalls and extra security hardening. |
| 29 | +- **Deployment Presets**: Intelligent suggestions for specialized roles. Whether you're setting up a web server (Nginx/Apache with PHP/Python) or a Kubernetes node, GoldenDog will offer optimized presets to get you running faster. |
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| 31 | +## More than just an OS |
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| 33 | +What started as a personal Debian rebuild has grown into something I hope others find useful. Whether you're a developer, a gamer, or both, GoldenDog is designed to be your reliable companion. |
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| 35 | +By building GoldenDog, I also hope to contribute back to the **Debian ecosystem**—a community and philosophy I deeply love. |
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| 37 | +Thank you for being part of the pack! 🐶 |
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