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<p>Creating custom Linux distributions has traditionally required specialized tooling, deep OS knowledge, and platform-specific build environments. With <strong>bootc</strong>, we now have a modern, container-native approach that turns OCI images into bootable, updatable Linux systems — and with <strong>Podman Desktop</strong>, this workflow becomes accessible on <strong>Linux, macOS, and Windows</strong>.</p><p>In this session, we’ll walk through how bootc leverages familiar container-building techniques to define an entire OS, enabling reproducible, declarative, and automated system images. We will explore how Podman Desktop simplifies this process with its cross-platform UI and built-in bootc extensions, allowing developers to build, test, and publish custom Linux OS artifacts without leaving their workstation.</p><p>Attendees will learn:</p><ul><li><p>What bootc is and how it transforms OCI images into bootable distros</p></li><li><p>How to use Podman Desktop as a cross-platform environment for bootc workflows</p></li><li><p>How to build a custom Linux OS image from scratch</p></li><li><p>How to test bootable images locally with Podman Virtual Machine or external hypervisors</p></li></ul><p>By the end of the talk, you’ll be ready to create your own tailor-made Linux distribution—faster, simpler, and on any platform you choose.</p><p><br></p>
