Vayu-Linux – Profile-Manageable Linux Distro

Problem:
Many users need multiple linux distro for specific tasks like gaming, hacking, or development, which can lead to inefficiency and frequent distro hopping.

Solution:
Vayu-Linux, an Arch Linux-based distro, integrates multiple environments in a single system. This approach enables seamless switching between task-specific profiles—such as Gaming, Hacking, and Development—without sacrificing performance or stability.

Key Features:

  • Profile Management: Easily switch between tailored profiles for different tasks without needing to reboot.
  • Btrfs Subvolumes: Provides isolated, high-performance environments for each profile.
  • KDE Plasma Desktop: A lightweight and customizable desktop environment, enhancing multitasking.
  • Upcoming Feature: A Profile Store where users can download specialized profiles based on their needs.

Fundraising Goal: Minimum ₹50,000 INR

Updated Fund Allocation:

  1. Installer Development (35%) – Building a user-friendly Calamares installer.
  2. Profile Store (25%) – Creating and hosting a Profile Store for custom environments.
  3. Research Publication, Copyright, and Conference (17%) – Supporting our research publication, obtaining a copyright certificate, and covering conference-related expenses.
  4. Security Testing and Stability (10%) – Ensuring that Vayu-Linux remains secure and stable.
  5. Documentation & Community Support (8%) – Developing user guides and tutorials for community support.
  6. Miscellaneous (5%) – Hosting costs and minor promotional needs.

Mentorship & Contributors:
To take Vayu-Linux to a larger scale, we are seeking mentorship and guidance, as well as contributors who share our vision. Their expertise would help us bring this project to a wider audience and provide greater utility for users.

We would greatly appreciate the community’s feedback and suggestions to help refine Vayu-Linux. Your support will be instrumental in helping us make this project a versatile, multi-profile distro for all users!

Github Link : Github
Video Link : Vāyu_Linux