using mkmydsl

Forum: DSL Tips and Tricks
Topic: using mkmydsl
started by: ImNeat

Posted by ImNeat on Feb. 03 2006,23:18

I've been trying out the mkmydsl to make a new custom cd. I figure running from a CD would be better than constantly saving changes to my flash drive, plus I have more options if I don't do the embedded selection.

Anyway, when using the make my dsl option, I can't seem to correctly save custom settings like background, icons, bookmarks on mozilla etc. I can save programs like office.org just fine, but that's it. I figure I'm using the .filetool.lst incorrectly. Whenever I make a change I find that directory in emelfm and click "Add2Filetool," then when I'm done with my custom settings I run the mkdsk utility and burn a new cd from the created ISO. That doesn't seem to be doing the trick. Any advice as to where I'm going wrong?

Also: I have 1 hard drive on my comp that dual boots XP Pro and Fedora Core 3. If I run DSL from CD how do I find the files saved on the hard drive? Do i just need to mount the drive? Then where do I find it?

Thanks in advance.

Posted by mikshaw on Feb. 04 2006,02:28

You need to make sure that your backup file (backup.tar.gz) is located in the root of your mkmydsl partition (the root of the cdrom)....otherwise use the boot option "restore=<backup partition>".

You can also add your personal configs to /etc/skel, which will automatically add them to /home/dsl when you boot. However, they will also be added to the home directory of any new user.

Posted by ImNeat on Feb. 04 2006,07:11

Alright thanks - I'm gonna go try and get it all figured out.

I also just wanted to quick apologize - I just saw that this section of the forums isn't for 'help me' posts. I posted here because this is the forum I leanred about 'mkmydsl' on. I'll move future questions to the misc section.

Posted by Him on Feb. 13 2006,23:59

Speaking of which, how can I make sure that my burned CD project will be finalized with the CD burn app?