hi, i have been investigating a full blown gnu/linux based distribution focused entirely on pharo as the the user interface layer. looks like, if the entire base 'os' functionality is exposed via this little environment/toolkit called "sysctl", building a pure object oriented layer of shell scripts to support all calls exposed via sysctl and managed via pharo looks feasible. i might be wrong, and look forward to experienced folks pointing out flaws in my thought process. if this organization/architecture feels sound, i would like to get a go-ahead to hire the services of a gnu/linux expert to start building the base layer atop which pharo can be run as the only application. this effort would be funded out of my own pockets (which aren't very deep). :) ~mayuresh