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+# livebuilds
+
+livebuilds is a simple Makefile using GNU Stow packages to manage configuration
+for building custom Debian live ISO images in a minimal and reproducible
+workflow.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+The Makefile automates initialization, configuration, build, and optional test
+run of the generated image. Typical usage:
+
+1.  Build the image
+
+        make
+
+    Initializes the build directory, configures it using `stow` packages, and
+    runs `live-build` to produce the ISO in `./builds/$DIST/`.
+
+2.  Boot the image in a VM (QEMU/KVM via libvirt)
+
+        make install
+
+    Launches a `virt-install` user session, attaching the newly created ISO.
+
+3.  Clean up everything
+
+        make clean
+
+    Destroys and undefines the VM (`live_trixie` by default) and removes the
+    entire `./builds` directory.
+
+## Copyright and License
+
+Copyright (C) 2025 Kris Lamoureux
+
+This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
+the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software
+Foundation, version 3 of the License.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
+WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
+PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+this program. If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.