ke4nt1
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Posted: Jan. 16 2005,20:49 |
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Let me jump in here and BRAG about the mkmydsl, since I'm its biggest fan !!
After 9 months of working with every extension in the repository,
extension building is a natural part of my everyday DSL activities.
In my daily use DVD's, I have my "myfonts.dsl" , "allthemes.tar.gz",
"myprinter.dsl" , "mywine.dsl" , "plugins.tar.gz" ,
( why limit to only flash, stick libjavaplugin and mplayerplugin in there too )
and several others. you get the idea. These are all homebrew.
( I think extension building could be a major topic all by itself,
as I am seeing more and more examples of unique and creative ways/uses. )
Following cbagger01's earlier example is a very easy way to begin making your
custom extension. Further tailoring of the list.txt file is also possible to
whittle down even more stuff to keep your extensions "thin" and responsive.
I have made custom bootable DVD-R's for my children, mother-in-law, friends,
and co-workers.. Making custom isos is great for showing-off the latest
and greatest linux software to friends (linux and non-linux users alike) .
There is no installing, no setup, just click-n-run, in the true mydsl tradition.
I frequently install a homebrew style with a theme I know they would enjoy.
( favorite band, simpsons, religious, whatever the person likes. ) ,
along with some extensions that cater to their interests.
( music, games, office apps, or even the whole repository! )
With 4.4GB's, your not really limited sizewise.. although I have filled several!
Obviously, one must know a little info about the hardware inside
another persons system to do this successfully.
For those folks that I know who have somewhat beefier systems,
and NVidia video, Henk1955's XFree86.dsl contribution,
and the nvidia.dsl extension have, in combination with the mkmydsl system,
allowed me to make bootable, super gaming DVD's for my kids and others.
Read my blog contribs for more detail in the talk section of the DSL website.
With DVDR media falling in price, (I'm seeing under 40 cents for 4X AZO dye) ,
and the writers as well, DVD-R's will soon overtake CD media in popularity.
I feel that DSL, and the mkmydsl are ready-to-ride for DVD.
I feel it is now "well tested" , and completely successful.
I have made dozens, without issue..
I also vote for Robert to include more information about this feature
in future "Getting Started" introduction pages, in later DSL builds.
Including a simple example of making the flash.tar.gz would also be helpful.
( as shown above.. )
I feel there is still a need for a writable area for your backup.tar.gz file(s).
I use several, selecting a particular one at boottime, for experimenting
with changes to the filesystem. ( if it busts, just reboot with the earlier one )
It's also an easy way to work with changes to your system, and keeping up
with everchanging bookmarks, email, and game scores, etc.
But for the static stuff, mkmydsl is " the right stuff" . It's almost TOO good !
We DSL folks are SO spoiled.. tnx Robert.
73
ke4nt
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