Developer Guide — CAMZUN 0.1

1) Base & vendor identity

Start from a clean Debian Bookworm install. Create a dpkg origins file so the system identifies as CAMZUN (this is required to create a clear derivative identity). Example from research:

sudo mkdir -p /etc/dpkg/origins
sudo tee /etc/dpkg/origins/CAMZUN > /dev/null << 'EOF'
Vendor: CAMZUN
Parent: Debian
URL: https://www.camzunos.com/
EOF
sudo ln -sf /etc/dpkg/origins/CAMZUN /etc/dpkg/origins/default
# verify:
dpkg-vendor --query-value Vendor
dpkg-vendor --derives-from Debian

(Source: research notes on dpkg/vendor configuration.) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

2) Rebranding core artwork & packages

Replace artwork in packages such as base-files, desktop-base, grub-pc and rebuild modified packages from source; carry distribution-specific version suffixes (e.g. -camzun1) for modified binaries. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

3) macOS-like desktop components (recommended)

• GTK theme: WhiteSur (vinceliuice). Install from source and run ./install.sh. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Icon set: BigSur Icon Theme; Cursors: McMojave. Verify redistribution rights before bundling. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Extensions: Dash-to-Dock (or Cairo Dock), Blur My Shell, Frippery Move Clock, gTile / Tiling Assistant. Test Gnome 49 compatibility. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Fonts: San Francisco family (verify licensing; if non-redistributable, provide manual install instructions). :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

4) Packaging the ISO

Use live-build or debootstrap to create a reproducible ISO of your configured system (this is the recommended approach for 0.1). Clean temporary files before creating the final image. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

5) Privacy & telemetry

If you include popularity-contest (popcon), make it opt-in and ensure randomized host ID/day for privacy. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

6) Useful install commands (prereqs)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y gnome-tweaks gnome-shell-extension-manager git fonts-noto-color-emoji
# install Cairo Dock (optional)
sudo apt install -y cairo-dock
# clone theme
git clone https://github.com/vinceliuice/WhiteSur-theme.git
cd WhiteSur-theme && ./install.sh -t all

(Source: recommended install commands from the research document.) :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

References & notes

• Audit every GNOME artifact; avoid using GNOME logos/marks to prevent trademark confusion. Consider forking modules (GDM/gnome-shell) if you need deeper changes. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Make a clear license & source-offer available to users (legal page explains obligations). :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}