Sethian OS
Sethian OS is a custom Linux distribution built on the foundation of Debian GNU/Linux 13 "Trixie" (Testing). It is designed to provide a lightweight, modern, and aesthetically cohesive desktop experience by stripping away enterprise-grade bloat and pre-configuring the GNOME 48 environment for immediate productivity.
Core Features
- Base System: Built on Debian Trixie for access to modern packages and kernels.
- Debloated Architecture:
- Removed ~1GB of unnecessary assets, including enterprise firmware (Netronome/Marvell), extensive global fonts (Noto Extra), and pre-generated locales.
- Stripped standard "bloatware" such as LibreOffice, Evolution, GNOME Games, Maps, and Weather.
- Polished GNOME 48 UI:
- Layout: Pre-configured with Dash to Panel positioned at the top for a professional, streamlined taskbar.
- Visuals: Locked orange accent color, dark mode by default, and custom "Sethian" branding across the wallpaper, GDM login, and Plymouth boot splash.
- Developer-First Tooling: Includes Gemini CLI (integrated via Node.js), Google Chrome, and essential build utilities pre-installed.
- Custom Installer: Uses a branded Calamares installer with simplified language options (English US / Spanish MX) and automated post-install cleanup.
Technical Specifications
- Kernel: Latest Debian Testing.
- Desktop Environment: GNOME 48.
- Package Management: APT (with Install-Recommends disabled for a leaner system).
- Installer: Branded Calamares with custom styling and sidebar configurations.
- Locales: Optimized for en_US and es_MX.
Project Status Currently in Version 0.2, Sethian OS has transitioned from a basic customization script (v0.1) to a full ISO-distributable system with custom bootloader (GRUB/ISOLINUX) branding and system-wide identification (/etc/os-release).