Ubuntu Hardy Heron Live CD Customization

jmhal · 05-18-2008, 08:11 AM

Hi,

I'm trying to customize a live cd of Hardy Heron following these instructions:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCDCustomization

I have managed to remove/add packages, change the default language and wallpaper. But I could not change the default login user or even change the contents of its home folder. The file I'm working is:

edit/usr/share/initramfs-tools/scripts/casper

Code:

USERNAME=great
USERFULLNAME="Live session user"
HOST=globus
BUILD_SYSTEM=Custom

Changed the lines above. Also I'm trying to change /etc/hosts in the file

edit/usr/share/initramfs-tools/scripts/casper-bottom/18hostname

And it doesn't work. Seems to me that, whatever changes I made on these files, during the boot process they are somehow reverted. Has anybody done this kind of setup with Hardy Heron?

Simon Bridge · 05-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Did you remember to rebuild the initramfs and initrd?
Did you rebuild the manifest.

Try using one of the tools - like UCK or reconstructor.

I wouldn't be surprised if hardy is sufficiently different from dapper that those old instructions no longer work.

jmhal · 05-19-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Bridge

Did you remember to rebuild the initramfs and initrd?
Did you rebuild the manifest.

Yes, I did it. Just like the tutorial says.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Bridge

Try using one of the tools - like UCK or reconstructor.

I wouldn't be surprised if hardy is sufficiently different from dapper that those old instructions no longer work.

I wouldn't like to use an automated tool, I'll try a little harder. What i'd really like is a source of documentation about casper, see how it works and etc. If I don't suceed anyway, I'll look at these tools. Thanks for the tips.