Re: making a debian install dvd
The .jigdo files are gzip compressed. I've never used gzip much
directly, but the following works:
gzip -dc {source}.jigdo > {target}.txt
The uncompressed file contains a list of packages.
Jason King wrote:
> hi. I've been asked by a computer magazine to make a debian sarge
> install dvd for them , 2.1G in size. I've done a few knoppix remasters
> for various groups, so I was recommended to do this.
>
> I've got a 4.1G sarge install dvd from another magazine, which I plan to
> cut down to size. (it seems easier to do it that way, and replace a few
> html pages , make it automatically select HD install in 10 seconds ,
> that sort of thing)
>
> Someone mentioned to me that it would be best to just put on the
> contents of the first three sarge install CDs , that way I can be
> reasonably assured of getting all the packages I need without missing
> out on any dependencies. It also could fit nicely in 2.1G of space
>
> I've discovered dpkg-scanpackages , and know how to handle isolinux, due
> to my previous knoppix work,
>
> now for my question :-) how can I get the packages list of the first
> three sarge install CDs without having to download the ISOs themselves?
> (seems a waste to download an extra 1.2G when I've already probably got
> most of it) I've tried looking in ftp sites for package lists , and the
> jidgo files for the CDs aren't readable.
>
>
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