Features and main goals of Grml

• distribution for sysadmins and users of text tools
• Debian based distribution [use existing infrastructure]
• usability by the visually impaired right out of the box

Grml - Linux for zsh lovers

Grml provides an excellent selection of software packages for installation, deployment and system rescue, You'll get sysadmin's favourite tools, security- and network-related software, data recovery- and forensic-tools. Choose between a x86 and an amd64 version depending on your needs.

Grml provides several scripts and utils which make life easier. The default interactive shell is Zsh and is configured with a very powerful setup, including a nifty completion mechanism. grml-x is a wrapper for configuring and using the X window system. grml2usb is a tool for installing Grml ISO(s) on a usb device for booting. grml-crypt is a program that provides an easy wrapper arround cryptsetup, mkfs, losetup and mount. grml-live is a build framework based on FAI (Fully Automatic Installation) for generating a Grml and Debian based Linux Live system (CD/ISO). grml-tips provides useful tips and tricks for daily life on the command line.

Visit the FAQ for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.

You can browse the list of software (packages) provided by Grml - check out the Debian section.