Lucky Spin: Godly Programming-Chapter 48: Creating a GVS 1

It’s not just because of his ego from being a skilled programmer.

Another reason is that premade GVS tools like Tails or Qubes are good for average hackers, but Jeff needs absolute control.

Anything downloaded could contain backdoors, trackers, or hidden surveillance, even from the dark web.

Since he already built RAZi from scratch, creating a Ghost Virtual System is well within his ability.

This is to ensure custom encryption, that only the necessary tools preinstalled like Python, PersonalForge, and AI tools, along with a built-in self-wiping mechanism.

"I will call this project EIDOLUX," he uttered as he proceeded.

When choosing the base OS for EIDOLUX, Jeff had three options.

First is Alpine Linux. If he chose it is extremely small, fast, and security-focused.

It is commonly used by hackers, developers, and Docker image builders who prioritize speed and control.

It’s a perfect choice for scripting, running Python, and building a custom bootloader.

The second choice is Debian NetInstall (Minimal). It is stable, flexible, and customizable. He could build exactly what he needs and nothing more.

It is made for power users who want total control over what gets installed. It is compatible with nearly everything and stable enough for long-term stealth operations.

Lastly is Tiny Core Linux. It is the smallest GUI-capable Linux at just 16MB in its base form.

It is favored by extreme minimalists and security researchers. It boots lightning-fast, loads entirely into RAM, and is disposable by nature.

Those three options matters because Jeff refuses to start with a bloated OS like full Ubuntu or Kali.

Jeff knew that starting with a bloated OS would be a fatal mistake. Systems like full Ubuntu or Kali come packed with hundreds of unnecessary services like Bluetooth, desktop GUI, telemetry daemons that’s all running in the background without permission.

Every one of these adds risk. They generate logs, create network noise, and open up new ways for someone to trace or attack him.

The more that runs, the slower the system boots, the more memory it eats up, and worst of all, the more data gets written to disk.

That completely defeats the purpose of building a ghost system designed to vanish without a trace.

"One background process is all it takes to get traced," Jeff reminded himself.

"No extras. No flaws." with that in mind, he made his decision.

What he chooses is Debian NetInstall (Minimal) because it was the best fit for his needs.

It offered everything he wanted, its lightweight, flexible, and tailored to his exact requirements.

It installs only the essentials, with no GUI and no unnecessary bloat, giving him full control over every component.

Debian is also stable and battle-tested, trusted for its security and long-term reliability.

The best part is its compatibility with AI tools.

It supports Python, Flask, image libraries, crypto utilities, and even deepfake generators, exactly the kind of arsenal Jeff needed for EIDOLUX.

It also offered a customizable boot and RAM setup, allowing him to configure it to load entirely into RAM using initramfs combined with overlayfs.

Debian is trusted by hackers, often used as the base for custom security-focused distros like Kali, making it a proven choice for stealth and control.

Lastly, it supports secure encryption, which is perfect for Jeff’s layered encryption system, fake fingerprints, and sandboxing requirements.

Now moving on to the RAM-based boot configuration, this is the first and most crucial step after choosing the base OS.

If Jeff skips this, the system will continue to read from and write to the actual hard drive, leaving behind logs, temporary files, and digital footprints.

That would be a fatal flaw for something designed to disappear without a trace.

To prevent that, he needs to configure Debian to boot entirely into RAM, using volatile memory setups like overlayfs and tmpfs.

This way, nothing is written to disk, and everything vanishes the moment the system powers off.

Tmpfs is a RAM-based file system where anything written lives only in memory. When the system shuts down or reboots, everything is typically erased without a trace.

Overlayfs, or Overlay File System, is a stacked file system that combines two layers.

A read-only lower layer, like Jeff’s base OS, and a writable upper layer stored in RAM.

He uses this setup because it makes the system behave as if everything is editable, but in reality, all changes are kept in RAM.

Once the power is off, everything disappears making it exactly how he wants it.

Not only that the original files remain untouched, and any changes are lost after reboot, making it perfect for stealth and instant rollback.

It’s ideal for storing temporary data, logs, cache, or even running the entire OS in memory.

This setup allows EIDOLUX to disappear completely after shutdown, leaving no traces on disk. Even in the event of a power loss, everything is automatically wiped.

So instead of choosing just one, Jeff decides to combine both tmpfs and overlayfs for maximum stealth and control.

Jeff will use tmpfs to load parts of EIDOLUX purely into memory, and overlayfs to make the system appear editable without ever touching the base files.

Together, these let him run a fully functional, fast, and self-erasing OS that lives only in RAM.

Combining the two isn’t impossible, but it’s also not easy. It’s a rare setup, usually seen only in advanced or highly specialized systems, which is exactly the kind that he is building.

For regular programmers, combining tmpfs and overlayfs is technically allowed in Linux since there are no system restrictions preventing it.

You can copy a base OS image into RAM using tmpfs, then mount overlayfs with a writable upper layer also stored in RAM.

After that, you can boot or chroot into the combined, modifiable, RAM-based environment.

It’s complex, but fully possible and for Jeff, it’s the foundation of making EIDOLUX truly ephemeral.

But here’s the reason why normal programmers don’t usually do it.

Setting it up requires a deep understanding of how initramfs works, how Linux handles mount systems, the behavior of overlay file systems, and proper bootloader configuration.

One small mistake can lead to a broken system, a failed boot, or a root directory stuck in read-only mode.

There’s also a hard limit, everything lives in RAM. So if your OS and all running apps are stored there, memory can run out fast unless you’re extremely careful with size and usage.

And finally, most people simply don’t need a disposable, self-erasing OS that runs entirely in memory.

It’s overkill for average users, but for Jeff, it’s exactly what EIDOLUX demands.

Developers often rely on virtual machines or containers for isolation instead, because they’re easier to set up and manage.

And lastly, the documentation is poor. There’s not much clear or beginner-friendly guidance on combining tmpfs with overlayfs.

Most of what exists is buried in hacker forums, the Arch Wiki, or scattered across custom distro scripts. ƒreewebɳovel.com

But if the lack of real need is the reason most don’t build it, then that’s exactly why Jeff will.

Because Jeff doesn’t need normal. He needs perfection, invisibility, and control.

Most programmers don’t build something like EIDOLUX because they don’t need to erase all traces after every session.

They don’t operate in environments where failure means being caught, exposed, or compromised.

They also don’t have the skill to build a fully in-RAM, modifiable, self-erasing OS capable of hosting advanced tools like RAZi or PersonalForge.

Because the real reason behind EIDOLUX isn’t just about hiding files, it’s about erasing presence.

Jeff is handling tools that generate fake yet verifiable human identities.

He’s testing AIs like RAZi with access to sensitive data. He’s deploying code that could be classified by governments as cyber-weapons.

This isn’t just development. It’s digital warfare.

If even a single log file, browser cache, temporary image, or MAC address leaks out, Jeff won’t just be exposed, he’ll be hunted.

He knows this, and that’s exactly why every part of EIDOLUX has to be flawless. One mistake isn’t a bug. It’s a target on his back.

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Special thanks to ’Meiwa_Blank👑’ – the GOAT for this month, for the Golden Tickets! Love you, brotha!