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## Everest Linux
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A minimalist GNU/Linux distribution focused on simplicity.
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Includes the Glacier package manager, a simple script which fetches tarballs from https://github.com/everest-linux/glacier-pkgs
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### News
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3/10/22 > We are looking for help with packaging essential system software, such as Glibc, Binutils, and GCC.
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3/9/22 > Glacier 0.1-rc has been released.
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2/14/22 > 0.1.0-systemd-rc has been released.
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### Installation
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Installation instructions are considered unfinished, and as a result may be inconsistent.
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The following steps should be followed should you wish to proceed anyways:
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- Unzip Everest tarball into /mnt/everest
- chroot into the system
- install essential packages
- configure the system
- configure a bootloader
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### Contributing
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We are always looking for volunteers to help us mature our distribution and package set.
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Some ways you can contribute:
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- Submit packages
- Edit wiki entries
- Test packages
- Test releases