Fedora: DVD to CDs

[hitesh_hg]

Well i have a fedora core 3 DVD (distributed by LFY)..the DVD is bootable..
I want to know if it is possible that i can copy the contents of DVD to cds and the cds works like regular 4 fedora core 3 cds..

i mean can i distribute the packages, make first cd bootable...etc etc..

Thanks
Hitesh Gupta

[GNUrag]

I dont subscribe to LFY... could you tell us in what format is FC 3 distributed ? Is it a DVD with ISO inside or a single monolithic DVD containing all the RPMs

[hitesh_hg]

well i actually dont have the DVD right now but what i was told is that it is a bootable dvd so all the files should be one place..

Hitesh

[GNUrag]

I dont think you can do anything in that case if its a single DVD...

[hitesh_hg]

if somehow i can get the original rpmlist per cd...copy the boot sector to the first cd and manage the files i believe it should be possible..

tried to google but found nothing....will look for it in coming days...

Hitesh

[GNUrag]

Originally Posted by hitesh_hg

if somehow i can get the original rpmlist per cd...copy the boot sector to the first cd and manage the files i believe it should be possible..

Well, actually if you have the original RPM list of the CDs then remastering the DVD to make your own CD-set is quite possible.... read the documemtation

warning: creating your own CDs with anaconda installer installed on the first CD is not a child's play !!!

tip: search for isolinux documentation.... this is the thing you'd need for creating a bootable ISO of your RPM files... you might also want to read this documentation that some of my students wrote while remastering the knoppix CD....
http://db.ilug-bom.org.in/lug-authors/anurag/

[klinux]

@hitesh is the dvd in nov or dec issue of linux for u ??

[hitesh_hg]

Originally Posted by klinux

@hitesh is the dvd in nov or dec issue of linux for u ??

december...they posted this info to my LUG

[GNUrag]

Originally Posted by hitesh_hg

december...they posted this info to my LUG

Do you live in delhi ???

Also, December issue of PCQuest carries a Debian DVD !!!!
enjoy guyz....its DVDs raining these days...

[klinux]

while we enjoy , gnu u and ur gnu/lin team here will have a hard time answering all our queries and troubleshooting our problems , which will be PLENTY lol . hope u got lots of free time dec and jan . @gnu did dig accept ur offer for the cd complete with documentation for linux u spoke abt long back ??

i will be getting the pcq (sub) and planning to go for the LYU one , though pcqlinux based on fed 3 core is also coming up in march . having second thoughts abt dig though .

someone should write a guide on how to switch between linuxes and not break their head . feels like wearing all the clothes u bought for diwali at the same time .

[tuxfan]

Wow!! PCQ is giving Debian DVD in December!!

GNUrag, when are you coming to update my systems? I would like to install Debian in place of PCQ Linux. A heavy lunch/snacks/dinner (or all) awaits you

BTW, if it is ISO images in DVD and someone wants it to have transferred on CDs, I can do it as long as my costs are reimbursed. I have a DVD-ROM and CD-Writer attached to the same machine. Additionally, I subscribe to LFY and PCQ. So the DVDs will surely come to me sooner or later.

[klinux]

this is getting CRAZY . now ICC is out with a dvd too . something called gentoo . next time mags should offer free or discounted Hard Disks to install all the linux flavours they giving out

@tux : the debian sarge by pcq is on a bootable dvd . so u wont have trouble installing it

[pradeep_chauhan]

what is ICC ?

[GNUrag]

Originally Posted by pradeep_chauhan

what is ICC ?

Intelligent Computing CHIP

@tuxfan, I'm on my way !!!! watch out !!!

[hitesh_hg]

@GNUrag i live in panchkula (near chandigarh) and i study in patiala..

Dehli ?? why???

Hitesh Gupta

[GNUrag]

Originally Posted by hitesh_hg

@GNUrag i live in panchkula (near chandigarh) and i study in patiala..

I was just guessing .... details abt LFY PCQ's DVD issue was posted on delhi's LUG just a day before your posting....

[tuxfan]

Now I have already recveived the Debian DVD with the PCQ December issue. GNUrag, I can't see you yet!

BTW, one of my hard disks has 15GB space. Debian can be installed there (may be in place of Knoppix) without disturbing the existing PCQ Linux installation. On the other machine, I don't mind PCQ Linux being replaced

[drgrudge]

sorry, if i am off the topic...

where can i get fedora core 3 and debian cd, for free ( not for some nominal amount) .
i saw a website, which gives unbutu ( hope i get the spelling rite), for free , home delivered. (any amount of quantity can be ordered).

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and wht if i want to install both windows and linux, wht will i have to do.

would u guys tell me some programs which can be under this. (like for internet wht programs , and for multimedia and for word processing SF).

[pradeep_chauhan]

I have both the distro downloaded. Infact we have a debian mirror in our lab so its no problem The only thing is send someone with the blank cd (7 for debian and 4 for core 3) and i will do the needful and obviously no charges

[klinux]

@grudge : these might help .regarding dual boot , which OS do u have Xp / 98 or both ??

[drgrudge]

Originally Posted by klinux

@grudge : these might help .regarding dual boot , which OS do u have Xp / 98 or both ??

xp pro as present.

@pradeep_chauhan,how can send u the cd's?

[klinux]

@grudge : oops i think i forgot the links for alternative linux s/w in prev post

http://www.linux.ie/newusers/alternatives.php
http://www.kevinboone.com/howto_linux.html
http://www.wlug.org.nz/LinuxEquivale...indowsSoftware

site below was a gr8 site with HUGE list but now it seems dead , if anyone knew abt the site and has another link to it , would be gr8
http://linuxshop.ru/linuxbegin/win-l...en/table.shtml

and regarding booting linux from ntldr

http://www.linuxgazette.com/issue36/larriera.html

havent tried this one , but so many sites say it will work

[curvenger]

which issue of LFY contain FC 3?? Dec or Nov? I should grab that,!! hehe , I use redhat 9 but, tryin to install mpalayer is killin me, maybe FC3 might be helpful!! Is it GNUraag?

[BONZI]

These news stand wallas now a days dont sell LFY with cds. Its too difficult to get

[GNUrag]

@curvenger, i would rather suggest you to get a copy of this month's PCQuest. It has Debian 'Sarge'. and if you can believe me.... Debian is way much better than FC

[tuxfan]

@GNUrag, since you are saying, Debian must be better. But from what I read in PCQ articles, installation seems a little complicated than Fedora Core. But I really want to try it. I will try and install it in my home PC. If something goes wrong, I want you standing right behind me with the words "MAIN HOON NA"

[GNUrag]

Originally Posted by tuxfan

If something goes wrong, I want you standing right behind me with the words "MAIN HOON NA"

Dont worry.... Main Hoon Na ... just keep my lunch ready and i'll be at your place sometime soon...

[tuxfan]

Thank you for being there

Sure your lunch is ready. But I was wondering. Can we not this time even plan out breakfast and dinner?

BTW, I just booted from the DVD yesterday and went a few steps ahead. But then felt was not too confident of messing around with the existing installation. Shall once again have a look at the data in the PCQ Linux and then decide on what to do. I think I will first take a backup on a Windows partition. But if it creates problems with Windows partition, I will be doomed. I have my Tally data of last 3-4 years. I don't have any back-up of current year data.

[curvenger]

Hi GNUrag, as you suggest i got the PCQuest Debian and but I have some problem, first I run it from the DVD and it was ok until the package selection screen appears, when I try to choose the package i cannot choose anything, the keyboard wont work, I mean the arrow is working fine but which key shoud i use to check the package, i tried every key but nothing can check the check box, and then when i press enter, the backbone of debian get installed without any other application ( no x windows, no gnome, no kde desktop). And then I have to run aptite manually, and i installed KDE and X11 manually and I after that the GUI login screen appears, and then I login and try to install the other package, it asked for root pasword and when I enter, nothing comes, what should I do now???

[pradeep_chauhan]

Hey guys check out the fedora core 3 in the DVD of LFY is a test release not the final thing. Please check it out (Do tell me if i got this wrong...). And on the topic of flavors the priority should be as under (For the ease of use it is the inverse of the list Fedora is any day easier to setup and does packup a lot of packages.)

1. Gentoo (Also called a debian killer by some.)
2. Debian (Slow and Steady ... Tortoise Hard Secure But slow on update of packages ... Sarge still has 2.6.8.... )
3. Fedora Core 3 (Easy and a no nonsense distro good for ex windows guys)