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    Default How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    Ok. I'am going to start this tutorial from scratch.
    I'll present this tute as a workshop in front of you
    so that you don't have to suffer in confusions.

    Here I go :

    1. login as root. Create a folder under root and name
    it freebsd (eg./freebsd). create a folder under freebsd
    and name it mnt (eg./freebsd/mnt)

    2. Copy all 4 bsd disc images from digit dvd
    (or download from http://www.freebsd.org) to /freebsd folder.

    3. open terminal window & type
    cd /freebsd & press enter.

    4. Now type
    mount -o loop -t iso9660 7.0-RELEASE-i386-disc1.iso /freebsd/mnt
    & press enter.

    5. Now go to the /freebsd/mnt folder & copy paste the
    cdrom.inf file on desktop.

    6. in terminal window type :
    tar -C /freebsd/mnt -cf - . | tar -xf -
    & press enter.

    7. Then issue this command :
    umount /freebsd/mnt
    & press enter.

    8. Now on the terminal repeat this step
    for all remaining three images. eg.

    [root@localhost freebsd]# mount -o loop -t iso9660 7.0-RELEASE-i386-disc2.iso /freebsd/mnt
    [root@localhost freebsd]# tar -C /freebsd/mnt -cf - . | tar -xf -
    [root@localhost freebsd]# umount /freebsd/mnt

    [root@localhost freebsd]# mount -o loop -t iso9660 7.0-RELEASE-i386-disc3.iso /freebsd/mnt
    [root@localhost freebsd]# tar -C /freebsd/mnt -cf - . | tar -xf -
    [root@localhost freebsd]# umount /freebsd/mnt

    [root@localhost freebsd]# mount -o loop -t iso9660 7.0-RELEASE-i386-docs.iso /freebsd/mnt
    [root@localhost freebsd]# tar -C /freebsd/mnt -cf - . | tar -xf -
    [root@localhost freebsd]# umount /freebsd/mnt

    9. Now go to the /freebsd folder and delete
    the mnt & rr_moved folder. Also delete the four iso images.

    10. Now copy the cdrom.inf file from desktop
    & paste it into the /freebsd folder.

    11. In terminal window type :
    cd /freebsd/packages
    & press enter.

    12. Type in : for eg:
    [root@localhost packages]# sed -ie 's/|2/|1/g' INDEX
    [root@localhost packages]# sed -ie 's/|3/|1/g' INDEX

    13. Go to /freebsd/packages folder & delet a file called INDEXe

    14. On the terminal issue this command to get a bootable dvd iso image of freebsd:
    mkisofs -V FreeBSD-7-dvd -J -R -b boot/cdboot -no-emul-boot -o /FreeBSD-7.0-RELEASE-i386-dvd.iso /freebsd

    This will create FreeBSD-7.0-RELEASE-i386-dvd.iso under /.

    15. Issue this command to burn the created iso file :
    growisofs -dvd-compat -Z /dev/cdrw=/FreeBSD-7.0-RELEASE-i386-dvd.iso

    or Burn this with your your desired burning app like k3b, brasero etc


    Source : http://topgeartopspeed.wordpress.com...-dvd-from-cds/

    Note : You need a linux box to create this dvd. I've used fc8.
    Also login as root to avoid stay hassle free
    Last edited by topgear; 21-04-2008 at 07:57 PM.
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    What's up guys ?
    Haven't any one got this month digit dvd or freebsd 7 ?
    If anyone got frbsd 7 cd images and want to make a dvd - just try this method and let me know.
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    Excellent tut,

    I directly downloaded the DVD torrent,

    Is the procedure similar for PCBSD DVDs?




    PS - What is the size of the final FreeBSD 7 DVD ISO?

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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    can't tell you as I never used pcbsd or got pcbsd - I'am on dial up & only get distros with mags.

    The size is 1789 MB as I can remember -- I will check it later when i'll be @ home.

    Also tell me the size of your downloaded dvd image via torrent.
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    My freebsd 7 dvd iso image size :
    1,876,240,384 bytes
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    @topgear ...... can get anything ...... if i 2-click on any file , error mssg ....

    whot next ?
    ... W H O T ...

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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    On waht file U have double clicked ? I haven't tell to double click on any file.
    Can you elaborate more?
    Also what linux distro you're using ?
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    @ ax3
    If you've created the iso file successfully ( and getting problem while double clicking it ) then to burn the dvd follow the 15 No. point.
    Updated it today
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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    The size of the downloaded torrent is only 1.5GB.

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    Default Re: How to Create FreeBSD 7 DVD From CDs

    Mine is 1.74 GB & it's working properly.
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