Questions tagged [custom-installer]
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How can I customize the Ubuntu installer?
I would like to know how can I customize the Ubuntu installer NOT customize Ubuntu, I just want to modify the installer.
We have a large environment here with lots of developers and since we don't use Windows, I want to customize the installer to…
aki
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How to install all versions (stable/beta/unstable) of Google Chrome side by side without conflicts?
I have the stable version of Google Chrome on my box. And each time I'm trying to install beta or/and unstable versions then I run into the same problem:
The following packages will be REMOVED
google-chrome-stable
The following NEW packages will…
sobi3ch
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Guide to particulars in customizing Ubuntu Installer
I've tried reading through guides for preseeding and customization, but I did not understand how and where to modify which options. I can only comfortably learn through practical examples, for which I ask this question.
I am looking into preseeding…
Oxwivi
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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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Ubiquity frontend installer for Unity
I want to place an installer on my Ubuntu 12.04 LiveCD, but now I'm confused. There are only 2 ubiquity-frontend packages:
ubiquity-frontend-gtk
ubiquity-frontend-kde
But not one for Unity.
Is it possible to use gtk package with Unity or how can I…
Thomas Schmitt
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Ubuntu software installation in air-gapped environments
Is there a recommended process for being able to install Ubuntu packages along their transitive dependencies, in an air-gapped IT environment having no direct Internet connectivity?
I can think of two challenges -
Bundling up each package of…
matanox
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Installing ubuntu on second hard with windows on the other, but how?
I have 2 hard drives and it appears that windows is installed on sdb1, however i wish to install ubuntu (lubuntu with unity) on sda, sda1 or sda2 im not sure of. i unplugged sdb and windows loader still appeared and said windows was not working,…
J.Hunter
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How is the sources.list file generated on installation?
I've recently tried to create a custom Ubuntu installer iso from the Ubuntu 16.04 64 bit server installer, with the aim of editing the /etc/apt/sources.list file. I unpacked the iso, expanded the squashfs filesystem, chrooted into it and edited the…
Arronical
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Applications in Ubuntu's installation environment
For installation, a Linux session is loaded to the memory, so my questions are:
What applications are executed during this session?
How can I add more applications to use?
Related to this question.
Oxwivi
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How to install snap packages in Cubic
I've been customising my Ubuntu Live ISO by installing various packages through the chroot environment in Cubic. Installing through apt appears to be working just fine but I just can't seem to be able to install through snap. Here's the error I get…
n0pe
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How I can customize the Ubuntu Live ISO installer using Cubic (add, remove, and upgrade packages and set language)?
I would like to modify the ubuntu 20.04 installation iso to include (vlc, audacious,mc,rar,unrar, spanish support,etc), remove (totem,rhythmbox,english support, etc) and upgrade packages. Use Cubic but change the permissions of various system…
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How to Install boinc at /home
I was wondering how can i install boinc at /home folder. I have an ssd for root and /home on a hdd. Since boinc does lot of write/read i would like to avoid installing it on my ssd (which i already did via muon). I have trim enabled and working but…
BugShotGG
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Copy Ubuntu distro with all settings from one computer to a different one
I'd like to copy my exact setup from my computer at work to my computer at home. I'm trying to figure out how to go about doing that. So far I've figured this much out.
On the source computer run
dpkg --get-selections > installed-software
and…
theFisher86
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How to generate an installable image from an existing hard-drive installation
I installed Kubuntu on a spare work computer and I am now configuring it for the standard user's needs. My goal is to install it on 4 rarely used PCs for them to play around with, and maybe put it on their own computer some time.
There is some stuff…
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Minimalist install of Ubuntu (no applications)
Is it possible to install Ubuntu (my preferred flavour is Lubuntu) without installing all the default applications? I would only need the window manager and the settings-related programs needed to tweak the OS environment.
I will manually install…
user1541307
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