Re: Needed: functionality of mkisofs command

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 10/27/2019 09:13 AM, Stefan Krusche wrote:
> Am Sonntag, 27. Oktober 2019 schrieb Richard Owlett:
> > I wish to use ISO files as archives.
> >
> > Multiple references suggest command of form:
> > > $ mkisofs –o backup.iso /home/tin/Documents/backup
> >
> > Debian does not have "mkisofs".
> >
> > The manpages for xorriso and xorrisofs say they are suitable.
> >
> > BUT give no example. I got lost attempting to follow the manpages.
> >
> > Help please.
>
> Maybe genisoimage can help you.

Neither its manpage nor package page give me "warm comfy feelings".
Seems too tightly tied to physical media.

As I have an unrelated project involving xorriso/xorrisofs I'll focus on 
Thomas Schmitt's comments.

Thank you.