Don't want to start a whole discussion on which is the best Linux distribution. However, I would like to know which Linux distributions welcome customization of applications/libraries/programs. So far, the only distribution I've been able to find that really claims that they let you build things your own way (with your own patches) is Linux from Scratch. Even then, if you go off too far from their formulas, their choices of libraries and their own patches, they're not very interested in hearing about it. Many distributions like to tout that their libraries and applications are as close to the upstream source as possible. I'd like to find the opposite. Are there any distributions that actively encourage using alternative libraries, patching applications' source code to add desired functionality (especially if the applications are not actively supported by their developers) and other forms of customization? Is anyone else on this mailing list customizing/modifying the source code on their Linux systems? I'd love to share some of the interesting alternative libraries I've tracked down and some of the patches I've done (that don't make it back upstream) and compare notes with others with similar interests, but have not found a good outlet to do so.
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