I wanted an OS that I could truly own. Most modern systems have become server-controlled clients, bloated with dependencies (Gtk3/Qt) and centralized source control on GitHub. If you cannot audit the dependency tree and Big Corp controls the source, it is no longer real open source.
I built OneManBSD to address this. It is an OpenBSD-based system built on a single 2012 ThinkPad L430.
Key features:
* Self-Containing: The installer image includes the full source code for the kernel, base, Xenocara, and required ports.
* Offline Rebuildable: You can rebuild the entire world from local source on the same machine without an internet connection.
* Minimalist: No big Gtk, no Qt. It uses JWM as a window manager and prefers clean C/C++-based apps.
* Diversification: I’ve intentionally avoided centralized version control and source binary separation. I believe "the more versions, the better" is the path to digital freedom.
I am looking for and hope to catch the interest of the 0.1% of developers (and future developers) who prefer freedom.
Project Page: https://bialamusic.com/onemanBSD/
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the "offline-rebuildable" philosophy and the "Source-in-ISO" approach.
