Sorcerer 20070202

Sorcerer is a source based Linux distribution. Sources are downloaded directly from software authors' homepages and mirrors. Then, they are compiled with the architecture and optimizations that the system administrator specifies. Finally, it is installed, tracked, and archived for easy removal and upgrades. SGL is a distribution for advanced systems administration with both command line and menu driven package management programs.

Easy Management

Sorcerer boxes are managed through dialogs or by a handful of commands with intuitive and easy to remember options. It is very simple to automatize the management tasks by writing a few custom scripts and/or crontab entries.

Self-Repair Feature

The system is regularly checked for missing libraries and/or dependencies. If a problem is found, the system is automatically repaired by (re)installing missing libraries/dependencies. Of course, you can repair your box any time by invoking the command.

You Control Dependencies

Choose the dependencies you like or need, not the ones somebody else chose for you.

Best Uninstall Tool Available

Are you tired of cleaning a box after installing a rpm package that did not remove installed dependencies? Sorcerer removes all dependencies unless required by another package.

Easily Create New Packages

If Sorcerer lacks your favorite application, simply write it yourself (and contribute to the grimoire if you like). Sorcerer applications are usually trivially easy to create.

Security

Patches and new versions are available as quickly as for major Linux distributions. Furthermore, Sorcerer offers safe holds that enable the software to be held from upgrades unless the installed version becomes a security risk.

Standard Compliance

Sorcerer offers the best Linux, *NIX, POSIX compliance. It also conforms to the Linux filesystem tree standard.

Keeps the /etc Directory Clean

Sorcerer installs only needed configuration files not all the possible ones for every potential package/package configuration.

Best Development Platform

Development tools are a necessary part of the default setup. Sorcery tools help you to focus on the development without spending much time keeping the system clean.