Remastersys
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| Design by | Tony Brijeski (aka Fragadelic) |
| Developed by | Tony Brijeski |
| Latest release | 2.0-5 / April 25, 2008 |
| OS | Linux |
| Available in | English |
| Development status | current |
| License | GNU GPL Version 2 |
| Website | www.remastersys.klikit-linux.com |
remastersys is a free software/open source (GPL) script for Linux distributions that allows a person to:
- Create a customized Live CD/DVD of Ubuntu and derivatives.
- Backup all the system, including user data to an installable Live CD/DVD.
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[edit] History
It was initially created to be able to easily backup or create a distributable copy of an Ubuntu or derivative installation. Inspiration for this tool came from the mklivecd script that Mandriva uses and the remasterme script that is in PCLinuxOS. Since those scripts are not very easy to port to Ubuntu, it was written from scratch.
[edit] Uses
It is a very useful and easy way to create a customized Live CD/DVD version of Ubuntu, once the system is installed and configured with programs, updates, etc... the user just has to:
- Download and install the latest version of remastersys from: http://remastersys.klikit-linux.com/repository/remastersys/
- Open the program (a shortcut is created on the desktop) and then choose the dist or backup option, and then the iso of the LiveCD will be automatically created.
The resulting iso can also be installed on a USB pendrive, creating a Live USB distro.[1]
It has a command line version and a GUI version. It currently works with Ubuntu, and possibly more Ubuntu-based distributions.
The latest version of Ubuntu (8.04) is already supported [2]
[edit] Known problems
- A Live CD/DVD created from a system with installed proprietary ATI or Nvidia drivers, when booted, will not load these drivers because casper (the ubuntu livecd boot routine) disables ati and nvidia proprietary drivers. [1]
- When running from a wubi installation, remastersys seems to enter an infinite loop when trying to create an iso from that system. [2]
[edit] See also
- Ubuntu Customization Kit, a similar tool for Ubuntu, with a GUI, a bit more complicated to use, and instead of creating the iso from an installed system, it is from an official Live CD of ubuntu.
- reconstructor, another similar tool for Ubuntu, with a GUI, but even more complicated to use, creates the customized .iso from an official .iso image.
[edit] References
- ^ Ubuntu 8.04 USB Hard Drive install. pendrivelinux.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
- ^ Remastersys 2.0-5 released - Hardy Heron direct install now supported!. loscompanion.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
