Questions about creating (not using) a custom-built version of Ubuntu.
Questions tagged [custom-distributions]
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How to customize the Ubuntu Live CD?
I would like to customize Ubuntu live CD by installing some additional packages. I have followed the Ubuntu help wiki guide but it doesn't seem to work. Can anyone provide clear instructions?
I'm not keen to use Remastersys; I'd prefer a manual…
karthick87
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How can I customize the Ubuntu boot up logo?
I am making a custom distribution, and have a question about the Ubuntu Logo with 5 dots displayed when booting up.
The Ubuntu-Logo-Script in the /lib/plymouth/themes/ubuntutext folder has the word Ubuntu and beneath that 5 progressing 'dots'. Is it…
Roshan George
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How to create a Customized Ubuntu Server ISO?
I'd like to create a customized Ubuntu Server 12.04 ISO but couldn't find a clear approach on how to do it. I see that Ubuntu-builder is a very good app to create a customized Ubuntu Desktop, but what about Ubuntu Server?
Shadin
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How to use Cubic to create a custom Ubuntu live CD image?
How do you install Cubic and use it to create a customized Ubuntu live CD *.iso file that can be burned to CD/DVD or copied to a bootable USB?
Enterprise
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How do I create an EFI-bootable ISO of a customized version of Ubuntu?
I have created an own Ubuntu distribution that I want to boot (from a USB) on my MAC.
When using the standard 64bit-Ubuntu-iso from the Ubuntu website, it boots. However, when doing the exact same thing with the iso file containing my own…
Wonderwoman
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Difference between OEM install and custom Ubuntu image
I'm looking into the best way to deploy a customized Ubuntu image and it looks like I have two options:
To make an "OEM install" version.
To make a custom Ubuntu image.
Could someone help me understand the difference between these two methods of…
Suman
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Can I build a Ubuntu ISO from a manifest?
This answer talks about the ISO manifests - an example is here..
Is it possible to build an ISO from a manifest file, or is the manifest file just
dpkg --get-selections put into a text file?
Related, sorta:
How do I make my own customized Ubuntu…
jrg
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How do I remove any Ubuntu brand and trademark from my Ubuntu install?
I am running Ubuntu 17.10 and I would like to build a completely de-branded ISO of it. This means not just dropping the Ubuntu name from /etc/lsb_release but also deleting references in the text of the installation program, in the "about this…
Andrea Lazzarotto
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Where do I need to change "Ubuntu" when naming my own custom distribution?
i am building my own distro (which i am almost done) but one thing left is the name of it. since i am not sure what to name it im leaving the "ubuntu" there
i know i will have to change the following files
/etc/lsb-release
/etc/issue
to my own…
aki
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How do I include the latest package updates in a customized LiveCD?
Using the Ubuntu customization kit, is there a way to include all the updates on the created CD (up to the point when the CD gets created)?
Thanks
Mitch
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How to create an iso image from vdi file?
I have a .vdi file of OpenSUSE-13 in my host system Ubuntu 14.04LTS. Can I create a .iso image of OpenSUSE for installation, which contains all the applications in my vdi file?
The .vdi file is about 25GB in size and 11GB of that is the used space.
Praveen
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Ubuntu DVD for Africa
I live in Tanzania Africa and have been promoting Ubuntu for use by NGOs, Schools, and Friends. So far I've got a lot of positive feedback, but do have one huge problem. Internet here is both slow and very costly (up to $1,200 per month) So what I…
Brendon
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applications to create custom distribution of ubuntu
Im looking for a application that I can use to make my own distribution of ubuntu 12.04,
Things I want in is latest updates,
applications downloaded like:
ubuntu tweak, my unity, virtualbox, VLC, docky, twitter etc.
library codex for music and…
Marchosius
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How to really customize an "ubuntu-11.04-alternate-amd64.iso" image?
I have a dream:), I want to customize an "ubuntu-11.04-alternate-amd64.iso" image. What is the best software/solution for it?
I want to customize these things (ALL OF THEM is needed):
Customized package list: I don't need all that comes with the…
LanceBaynes
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Where to Download Special Ubuntu Images Designed for Pre-installed Systems (OEM)?
Background
My Lenovo X250 is arriving in two weeks, which according to Ubuntu Certified Hardware will work well only with "a special image of Ubuntu pre-installed by the manufacturer."
This Linux systems seller points out that the X250 has…
Majal
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