Hi Michael, * Michael Sichler (michael.sichler at kirtland.af.mil) wrote: > Glen, > > Thanks for the quick response. > > I'm not sure I am aware of 'repo-on-dvd.' Is this were one would > download the ISO repository image and install it as a local > repository?
Yes, exactly. > I work on various networks that have no internet connection. It would > be nice, as in the SXCE builds, to have all the packages available for > install at the time of the install. I could install a local > repository, but I'd have to do that for every network or every > standalone system I build. It just seems more efficient to be able to > just pick the packages you want when you are installing. I've spoken > with others who would benefit as well. I guess you've heard about the > desire as well since I'm not the first to inquire about it. I can understand the difficulties working on networks without real internet connections certainly. For this sort of use case, I'd say your only bet is to 'roll your own' using Distribution Constructor and create a piece of live media that includes the packages you want. Cheers, -- Glenn
