I used OpenFactory to build my own Linux distro overnight - this AI tool is going to be big

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ZDNET key takeaways

  • OpenFactory is a new service to build custom Linux distros.
  • Although it's targeted toward businesses, users can also benefit.
  • The service is currently in the early alpha stage.

Recently, a developer, Erik Ziegenbald, reached out to me to test his new service, called OpenFactory. I was skeptical at first, because I've seen such services make lofty promises they didn't deliver on. Still, I offered to give it a try.

What is Openfactory?

If you head over to openfactory.tech, you can scroll down and read the following description:

"Build bootable Linux images, multi-node labs, and fleet deployments from a prompt, Git repo, or reusable recipe. Boot and test them in VMs, apply CIS controls, deploy web apps, and record visual app tests."

Sounds complicated, because it is. Anytime you're dealing with such a service, most likely it's...

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