What are some good uses for custom live CDs

Question

Looking for some good uses for your own custom live CD/distro, including custom branded distributions for Cafes etc.

You can include instructions etc in your answer, as well as links to good examples. However, please limit ONE example per answer - though feel free to answer multiple times!

Answer 1

Another cool idea is to create a distro (obviously based on Ubuntu) where you can use it for a kiosk PC. For example, you need to set-up a PC where people will be able to search books on a library only typing the name of the book on a touchpad screen. The main thing is create this distro with:

• A minimal install
• A browser (like firefox)
• A browser's addon to create this kiosk mode ( like this addons for firefox)
• Apache and (if is necessary) a DBMS

Its really easy to set-up and you can use in several cases For example

• In a Restaurant (where persons can see their reservations)
• In a cofee shop (You can order your coffee directly in the system)

Answer 2

One good idea is a stripped down recovery CD, containing the tools you need to check drives, perform backups, and chroot into the system to perform fixes.

Method:

• Install Ubuntu Minimal (in a virtual machine)
• Add the remastersys repository and install remastersys.
• Install openbox and any commandline tools you need.
• Install gnome-terminal/a terminal of your choice.
• Install a file manager.
• Run remastersys in dist- mode to create your live CD.
• Have a big party with friends to show them how awesome you are, and hand out free copies of your new recovery system!