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# About Everest

Everest Linux is a source based Linux distribution.

It is intended to function somewhat like an Arch/Gentoo hybrid

### History of Everest

2021 - The idea of a system that combines the simplicity of binary packaging with the flexibility of source based packaging was born

Early 2022 - Early prototypes of Glacier were created. These versions came with no multi-repository support, caching, or logging of any kind

Mid 2022 - Glacier reaches a stable release point

Late June 2022 - everestlinux.org is registered and git.everestlinux.org goes online

September 2022 - Early prototypes of the ELIF (Everest Linux Installation Framework) are completed

### Design Principles

Our design principles guide the development of Everest. You may notice we share some of these with Arch.

Simplicity - We provide packages with almost zero modifications from upstream, except when necessary.

Flexibility - Everest is designed with flexibility in mind. Any modification can be achieved if the user has enough knowledge

User Choice - Users are free to make any choice they see fit; this includes using proprietary software through the multiverse repository.

User Centrality - We believe that instead of trying to cater to as many users as possible, we should only target those with interest and knowledge in Linux.