A custom Distribution is a custom-built version of Ubuntu.
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How to make gnome-shell the default GUI in ubuntu-builder?
I'm making my own distro with Ubuntu builder and I want to make Gnome-shell the main GUI. I tried many things like removing Unity and using GDM and a whole bunch of other things but I keep getting a ...
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Can I redistribute a custom Ubuntu-based distro for a profit?
I know that I can legally modify Ubuntu, but is it legal to redistribute an operating system that's based on Ubuntu for a small profit? I want to know this before I get started on my Ubuntu-based ...
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Making a new distro without X but with Ubiquity
I need to create my own distro based on Ubuntu Server and I need it as light as possible (so there should be no X or any other stuff like that). By the way the distro installer must be graphical ...
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UCK resume existing project
i was making a custom live cd and Ubuntu Customization Kit quit mid way... is there a way i can use the current modified files i used ?
please help me
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Ubuntu 10.10 for APC 8750
I am using ACP 8750 running on ARMv6, which runs on Android 2.3 and optional boot from SD card to Raspbian OS.
My question is can you build custom Ubuntu 10.10 that I can boot using my APC 8750?
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Custom Lubuntu iso errors
I am working on a project for which I need to make a specific and lightweight linux distribution. I have made a custom LiveCD ISO based on Lubuntu 12.04 for my project, and when I try running it in ...
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How do I change the background image on the “Try Ubuntu” screen?
When customizing a live CD, how do I change the background image that's displayed behind the "Install" window?
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Pushing custom updates to Ubuntu remixes
I've created a custom distribution of Ubuntu (a "remix") that I'd like to start distributing, but want to continue improving via updates.
Any suggestions on the best methods of pushing custom ...
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Change distro name from system info
I want to change the name and logo of ubuntu 11.10 from system settings -> system info, how do i do that? and make it remain that way even after upgrades to like 12.04?
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bad md5sum error when trying to customize ubuntu-keyring-udeb
I have been trying to customize Ubuntu 8.04 (hardy heron) alternate install cd. I have followed the community documentation at ...
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How can I preseed package installation without a network connection?
I am working to create an unattended offline installation of the Ubuntu Server 12.04.
I have everything preseeded so far, but I still can't figure out how to install other packages without requiring ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 OEM install from USB - Need help to either change boot options or add to USB without losing OEM option
I'd like to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS in OEM mode on a few desktops via usb drive.
These instructions work fine to install in OEM mode on a VM using the .iso from Ubuntu site : How do I pre-install ...
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How do I change the Live CD's ramdisk file system size?
I would like to know which files or script during boot up of Ubuntu 12.04 Desktop (64Bit) sets the amount of ram to allocate to the Ubuntu Live CD file system.
I have 32GB of ram and when I boot into ...
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Which custom live CD/distro tools support Wubi?
I want to mess around a bit with a custom distro, but I really need it to support wubi. I know that Ubuntu Builder and Ubuntu Customisation Kit support it but what about other apps like Remastersys? ...
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Editing the ubiquity installer?
I have a few questions about the ubiquity installer I am about to assemble using UCK. They related to names in the installer.
I am using UCK to build th live cd from the existing installation.
Is ...
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Custom distro: changing Ubiquity slides and legal questions
I would like to build my own Ubuntu based distro. I am using Live CD customization tutorial in the Ubuntu help pages, and also using remastering software.
I have a few concerns, basically legal.
I ...
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hdd turning off and on during normal use, endlessly
3.9 kernel. custom.
laptop-mode is installed. sysfsutils installed.
laptop-mode starts on startup. sysfsutils have their files configured (processor p-states and frequencies/governor).
after logging ...
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Can I export my current themes, aplications and settings into my own distro?
So basically I have one computer set up exactly the way I want it, with Gnome 3.6 installed, all of thee separate theme components (which took an age to find/get right) and all of the applications I ...
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Squashfs like editing/reconfiguration in an alternate install image
I've got an alternate install which I have customized to my needs. But before distributing I want to change certain settings like default desktop background, system theme etc. I know I could've done ...
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How do I compile Wubi for a custom iso?
I made a custom ISO and I need to install it via Wubi. The problem is I have absolutely no idea how to compile it and I can't really find and help online. I tried editing the /.data/info of my ISO so ...
