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Creating LiveCD from current installation

Posted: 24. Apr 2016, 08:48
by rsal
It is really easy to install Salix and add desired packages using gslapt to new computers. However, if much customization is needed, it may be preferred to have a LiveCD of an existing installation. What is the best method to create a LiveCD of an existing hard disk Salix installation? Will such a live CD also include an installer? Thanks for your help.

Re: Creating LiveCD from current installation

Posted: 25. Apr 2016, 11:24
by gapan
No, there is no easy way to do this.

Re: Creating LiveCD from current installation

Posted: 25. Apr 2016, 14:36
by rsal
@gapan : As you hint and as one can see on searching the net, there are some ways but all seem to be difficult needing many manual steps. I will appreciate if you can mention which one method do you prefer.

Re: Creating LiveCD from current installation

Posted: 27. Apr 2016, 10:13
by djemos
This was slax approach creating a system of an existing hard disk installation. Such a live system it is only for personal use. And it is not worth the job needed.
Just install the live system and create a file with the files you want e.g. echo file1 file2 file3 > packages
and use slapt-get to install them in all computers. You don't have to use gslapt to choose every file in every computer.
e.g.

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 sudo slapt-get -i  `cat packages`

Re: Creating LiveCD from current installation

Posted: 28. Apr 2016, 08:56
by rsal
Simple yet powerful solution. Thanks.