Other Help Topics :: Mini DSL Remastering HowTo

I tried it, and decided to do a test without adding any applications just yet, to get
the feel for the remastering process. I am using 0.6.1
I burned the cd from the resulting custom iso, and it does not fully boot. Here is
what I get:
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Accessing Knoppix cdrom at /dev/scd0 .../modules/cloop.o: init_module:
Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including
invalid IO or IRQ parameters.
Can't find Knoppix filesystem, sorry. Dropping you to a (very limited) shell.
Press reset buton to quit.
Additional builtin commands available:
cat          mount       umount
insmod    rmmod     lsmod
Knoppix# (blinking cursor)
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I also notice that the size is a few K short of the original 0.6.1 iso,
and when the cd is opened in Windows, it shows Cdrom instead of
Knoppix.  It will autorun, and open Internet Explorer with the message to
boot from the cdrom, etc. I do note that 0.6.1 will open 4 of these windows,
instead of just one, and so will this remaster.
I did the entire remastering process on a restored DSL 0.6.1, with Foxfire,
and wvdial, that I added. I had hoped to get them in the remaster, but apparently not, due to the size not being greater than the original, and in fact
a few K short.
I get no error messages during the remastering process, and everything is in
the right place, etc.
I'll have to look all this over again, and see what I can try next to get a working cd from the remastering process. Not sure where to begin, however.
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I could follow the suggestion to do this on 0.5.3.1 instead of 0.6.1, and see
if that makes any difference.
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I'm still trying to get it to work with 0.6.1. Made lots of progress, but as they say, "close, but no cigar".
I did get one to wind up as "kernel panic", which is better than the one that could not even find "knoppix".
As long as Office Depot has a good supply of Maxell CD-R's, and I don't run out of $$, then I'll keep at it. Last one I did was about 57 mb, and had Foxfire and wvdial, just wouldn't boot.
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Remastering 0.6.1:
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I have gone to testing without burning to cd, it's cheaper.
I got one /mnt/hdb1/NewCD/KNOPPIX made that fully boots, with no
unusual error messages, and has Foxfire and wvdial in it.
Problems are:
l. rxvt won't open, just flashes on the screen, and the console says:
rxvt: can't open pseudo-tty.
I can use the command line in emelfm, and use that to open Foxfire.
When I try and connect with wvdial, it has permission problems, and
disconnects after connecting.
I had also copied my entire /home/damnsmall directory into the NewCD, and
hoped for a restoration of my desktop wallpaper, menu, etc. (using emelfm)
That didn't happen.
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So, I am still at it, may now try to remaster 0.5.3.1.
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I reboot the machine into Redhat 9, and just rename my knoppix folders in
/dev/hda1, so I can flip back and forth between a working one, and the remastered, testing one.
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http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/KnoppixRemasteringHowto

Have alook here. It seems to be more complete. Also this forum seems good as well:
Forum: DSL Ideas and Suggestions
Topic: DSL Remastering HOWto, Fairly definitive.
started by: Philly

I have yet to try it with 6.1

I will keep you posted on success! If any. Cheers