[debian-knoppix] multisession, remastering, cd space

[vang <thek@hq.ro>]

hi

i saw an interesting ideea in another linux-live-cd. make the iso image
smaller (let's say 600MB -- i know, the list is just discussing what to do
about the space, but please follow me for a second). then provide specific
instructions about how to make a multi session cd. the second track should
contain a directory called (let's say) EXTRAS and knoppix startup scripts
should check if exists and if yes to run from there a script rc.extras.

where is the advantage? most of the people are remastering Knoppix for very
small changes, like adding a locala package and/or adding very few software
packages. with the setup i'm proposing, it would be very easy for example to
take the original knoppix iso, add a second track with something like:
	 (/cdrom)/EXTRAS
	         /EXTRAS/rc.extras
			 /EXTRAS/kde-i18n-mylanguage.deb
			 /EXTRAS/my-fav-application.deb
	and in rc.extras:
	#!/bin/sh
	cd /cdrom/EXTRAS
	dpkg -i ./something.deb
	#etc

-- 
regards,
vang
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