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Topic: Does DSL need to be on CD-R or CD-RW?, Installing MyDSL Extentions

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Delphi123

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Posted: Mar. 24 2006,01:47

Dear friends:

Just downloaded and created a live DSL CD using a CD-R disk. I would like to know if I need to use a CD-RW in order to be able to "upgrade" DSL by using the MyDSL method. Also, do this additional applications become a permanent part of the CD-R (or CD-RW)? I have never heard of this technology so I am certainly curious. I do NOT want to install a LiveCD to my Hard Drive. That is why I am so intrigued by this unusual and inventive method of MyDSL upgrading.

Thank you very much.

Benjamin

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Posted: Mar. 24 2006,03:59

You can use the "myDSL CD Remaster" tool to create a new ISO including mydsl extensions and other data. This doesn't change what is installed to the base system, but will allow you to automatically install those extensions when you boot the new CD.

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Delphi123

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Posted: Mar. 24 2006,08:47

Dear mikshaw:

My thanks for the clarification. So, you add new applications to the base and then create a new ISO and burn it to a new CD. Will consider it.

Thank you.

Benjamin

mikshaw

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Posted: Mar. 24 2006,17:10

sorta....
Adding applications to the base (the DSL system currently in use?) will not affect the new iso, as far as I know. I haven't used the script, but I have done a manual equivalent. What it does is create a new ISO using the KNOPPIX and boot files that are found in /cdrom, along with uninstalled mydsl packages and other data files. Currently-installed applications are not part of the process. It creates a CD image that is identical to the original, but with added files in a subdirectory or in the root of the disk. You still have the option of booting a clean system with the "base" boot option, which will prevent mydsl packages from being automatically installed.

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