How to make Debian based distribution?

chrisstooss · 05-23-2005, 03:47 PM

Hi!

I am wondering for a little while how can I make Debian based distribution. I would like to add and remove packages from default installation. And I want that installation to burn on CD and re-distribute XYZLinux

Is this posible?

makuyl · 05-23-2005, 03:56 PM

Sure it's possible but the question is, is there a need for yet another distro?

Easiest IMO is to remaster a debian based livecd like knoppix. There are plenty of howto's and even scripts for that.

chrisstooss · 05-23-2005, 04:00 PM

I don't want liveCD. Now what?

For liveCD making you have very good program iBuild

chrisstooss · 05-23-2005, 04:03 PM

This won't be yet another distribution. It will be yet another debian installation.

makuyl · 05-23-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrisstooss
And I want that installation to burn on CD and re-distribute XYZLinux

I understood from this that you wanted to create a new distro based on debian.
Besides knoppix can be installed to hd which is why I recommended remastering. You take knoppix, remove and add apps, make a new iso, and then you can boot and install it. Granted it's not fully debian compatible but like I said, it's easy.

chrisstooss · 05-24-2005, 11:18 AM

Ok are there any links for costumizing knoppix?

makuyl · 05-24-2005, 12:11 PM

http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=2
http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Remaster..._Install_HowTo
http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13867
http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18222

But like I said, knoppix is not fully debian compatible. If you want you can try one of these:
http://wiki.debian.net/?DebianCustomCD
http://hackers.progeny.com/pgi/guide.html