CodeCampus GNU/Linux

Version: CodeCampus 24.04.01

CodeCampus is a custom GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, created for Computer Science and Information Technology students. The distribution provides a pre-configured academic and development environment focused on programming, system design, and software engineering workflows.

CodeCampus is built and remastered using Cubic (Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator). All customizations applied to the system are achievable using Cubic and standard Debian/Ubuntu tooling, without requiring access to any private or proprietary automation.

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Licensing & Compliance Statement

CodeCampus respects the GNU General Public License (GPL) and other applicable open-source licenses.

• No proprietary binaries are distributed.

• All system modifications are performed using:

  • Ubuntu repositories
  • Open-source PPAs
  • Manual configuration via Cubic chroot

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Base System

• Base ISO: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
• Architecture: amd64
• Desktop Environment: GNOME
• Remaster Tool: Cubic

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Cubic Installation

Install Cubic from the official PPA:

sudo apt-add-repository universe
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:cubic-wizard/release
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --no-install-recommends cubic

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Cubic Project Setup

1. Launch Cubic
2. Select Ubuntu 24.04 ISO
3. Create a new project directory
4. Enter the Cubic chroot environment

System Update (Inside Chroot)

apt update
apt upgrade

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Core Development Packages Installation

Install essential development tools and academic utilities:

apt install -y \
build-essential gcc g++ make \
python3 python3-pip \
openjdk-17-jdk \
nodejs npm \
git docker.io docker-compose \
neovim code \
alacritty zsh \
mysql-server \
openssh-server \
curl wget unzip \
bat ripgrep fd-find fzf \
btop tree fastfetch

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Desktop & Academic Customization

GNOME Customization

• Custom application categories
• Organized academic menus (Education, Interview, CodeCampus)
• Desktop shortcuts to learning resources
• Preconfigured GNOME extensions (menu, productivity, system monitor)

All GNOME configuration changes are applied using:

• gsettings

• dconf

• Files under:

  /etc/skel
  /etc/xdg
  

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Default User Configuration

To ensure all new users receive identical configuration:

1. Prepare /etc/skel with:

   • Shell configuration
   • Editor defaults
   • Desktop shortcuts
   • Documentation launchers

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Dotfiles & Shell

• Default shell: Zsh
• Oh-My-Zsh installed from official repository
• Productivity-focused aliases and prompt configuration
• Neovim configured for learning and development

All configurations are placed under:

/etc/skel/.config
/etc/skel/.zshrc

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Learning Resources Integration

Desktop launchers provide quick access to:

• Programming practice platforms
• Data structures & algorithms references
• System design documentation
• Interview preparation material

Launchers are placed in:

/usr/local/share/applications
/etc/skel/Desktop

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Boot & Branding

• Custom Plymouth boot splash
• Custom distributor logo
• Modified os-release and lsb-release

All branding changes are performed using standard file replacement inside Cubic:

/usr/share/plymouth
/usr/lib/os-release

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ISO Finalization

Before generating the ISO:

apt-get clean
rm -rf /tmp/*

Exit chroot and proceed with Cubic ISO generation.

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Distribution Policy

CodeCampus is not sold as a commercial product.

Charges for:

• Installation
• Training
• Custom deployment
• Institutional setup

are permissible.

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Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE AUTHORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

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Closing Statement

CodeCampus exists to provide a structured, reproducible, and ready-to-use Linux environment for students, while respecting open-source principles and legal obligations.