Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating an appliance for a computing machine comprises: running a builder accessible by a user; the builder providing a selection of settings for configuring a system platform to the user; the builder providing a selection of applications to the user; the user choosing and adjusting system platform configuration settings from the selection of settings for configuring a system platform to the user; the user choosing at least one application from the selection of applications; the builder evaluating kernel modules and parameters required for running the at least one chosen application with the chosen and adjusted platform configuration settings; the builder evaluating system features required for running the at least one chosen application with the chosen and adjusted platform configuration settings; the builder composing a kernel component with the evaluated kernel modules and parameters; the builder composing a system platform initializing component with the evaluated syst