changing intrd

[Karl Larsen]

Jim Cornette wrote:
> Karl Larsen wrote:
> < innovative usage of specialized programs>
>
> The best way to install on a new computer is using the installer which 
> will do the lifting.
>
> mkinitrd, dd and all of the other programs have usage for certain 
> tasks.  Installation duplication is not really something that I would 
> attempt.
>
> There are other tools which allow you to make customized installation 
> media which are part of the distribution. You might investigate these 
> programs to fulfill your interest in reducing the installation 
> followed by massive updates if the released media for Fedora 7 was used.
>
> You could also save the downloaded rpms from previous installations 
> and make local repos to reduce repeated downloading the updates.
>
> I doubt these programs are defective. They are not really designed for 
> some of the creative usages which you are attempting to do.
>
> Jim
>
Like all tools Jim you need to know how to use them. I do not.



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