Build linux from sources?

I believe that was part of stampede linux, albight I haven't heard much from it
since.

> I've heard it mentioned before, what was the project which build an entire
> linux system from the Sources? I plan on rebuilding my system under an
> optimized source tree. Thanks in advance.
>
> Note: Would you please CC the replies to (c0demastr@aol.com) my e-mail with
> my plug subscription is dieing if not dead. Thanks again.