The Noid Linux live image maker

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README.md

The Void Linux image/live/rootfs maker and installer

This repository contains utilities for Void Linux:

  • installer (The Void Linux el-cheapo installer for x86)
  • mklive (The Void Linux live image maker for x86)

  • mkimage (The Void Linux image maker for ARM platforms)

  • mkrootfs (The Void Linux rootfs maker for ARM platforms)

Dependencies

  • xbps>=0.35
  • GNU bash
  • parted (for mkimage)
  • qemu-user-static binaries (for mkrootfs)

Usage

Type

$ make

and then see the usage output:

$ ./mklive.sh -h
$ ./mkrootfs.sh -h
$ ./mkimage.sh -h

Examples

Build an x86 live image with runit and keyboard set to 'fr':

# ./mklive.sh -k fr

Build an x86 live image with systemd and some optional packages:

# ./mklive.sh -b base-system-systemd -p 'vim rtorrent'

See the usage output for more information :-)