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Help with making a linux .iso
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bmxer4lyf
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16. January 2006 @ 12:42 |
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Hi, I have downloaded two versions of Linux, one called:
SuSe?
and one called:
Fedora?
Anyways, there was 4 .rar files called Fedora.iso something like that, and one called FedoraRecoveryCD.iso [5 In total]
So I opened the first .rar FedoraCD1.iso, and there are a bunch of files...
Now, I was expecting to see one file: FedoraCD1.iso, not the contents of the .iso
Because, I have burned .ISO's before, but only when they have been one file.
I have extracted all of the contents of each .rar into 5 different folders. (CD1, CD2, ect)
Here is a screen of what CD1 looks like, in the folder I extracted it to.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/bmxer4lyfe/linux.jpg
My question is, how would I make all of these files for disc one, be a bootable CD when inserted into the CD-Drive? And so-on for the other discs.
PS- I do not have a DVD burner, thats why I downloaded them so I could put each on a CD-R
Any help please? Thanks alot!
CPU - AMD Athlon64 3200+
GPU - XFX GeForce 6600GT
RAM - 768mb
MB -ASRock 939 Dual-SATA2
HDD - Maxtor 80gb 7200rpm
LCD - 19" LCD SCEPTRE
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. January 2006 @ 13:22
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rundata
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16. January 2006 @ 15:39 |
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yeah its 5 cd's thats why its 5 iso's :p. burn the 5 iso images without extracting them.. just write an iso to a disk. dont add it as a file like a data cd tho.
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bmxer4lyf
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16. January 2006 @ 17:18 |
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But thats the thing, I dont know where to find just the .iso
When I open the .rar its just a bunch of files. No .iso
CPU - AMD Athlon64 3200+
GPU - XFX GeForce 6600GT
RAM - 768mb
MB -ASRock 939 Dual-SATA2
HDD - Maxtor 80gb 7200rpm
LCD - 19" LCD SCEPTRE
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Daniel_G
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17. January 2006 @ 02:52 |
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Those rar files probably are the .iso's
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rundata
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17. January 2006 @ 10:12 |
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lol yeah they are the iso's you probably have file extentions hidden, go to my computer click tools menu go to folder options. click view and then uncheck hide known file extentions etc
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bmxer4lyf
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17. January 2006 @ 16:37 |
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Thank you guys SOO much. I just installed SuSe v10.0, and I swear I cant even express how happy I am! I shed tears just talking about it... :P
I didn't think it would be this noob-friendly!
I don't think I will ever go back to that crappy Windows....
Thanks again everyone!!!
CPU - AMD Athlon64 3200+
GPU - XFX GeForce 6600GT
RAM - 768mb
MB -ASRock 939 Dual-SATA2
HDD - Maxtor 80gb 7200rpm
LCD - 19" LCD SCEPTRE
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Daniel_G
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18. January 2006 @ 00:26 |
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If you think it's user friendly now, you should see the paid version ;)
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bmxer4lyf
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18. January 2006 @ 08:15 |
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Yeah, I like this one so much, I think I am going to buy the versions in store. But what are the features of those?
And I live in Canada, any ideas where they would sell them? Or would it be something like I have to buy directly online?
Also, whats the retail versions name(s), and which would you reccommend (hopefully not too expensive)
Thanks
CPU - AMD Athlon64 3200+
GPU - XFX GeForce 6600GT
RAM - 768mb
MB -ASRock 939 Dual-SATA2
HDD - Maxtor 80gb 7200rpm
LCD - 19" LCD SCEPTRE
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Daniel_G
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18. January 2006 @ 09:12 |
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Dunno where you can buy it in Canada, you could check the SuSE site for info on that, it also has an online stores list.
The apps on the store bought SuSE are a lot alike, just some extra apps, some better versions of software, more extensive, etc.
If you find a store that sells linux distro's they can tell you all the differences there.
As for price, it isn't cheap, but it's not as expensive as getting a new windows cd, that's for sure...
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bmxer4lyf
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18. January 2006 @ 12:51 |
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Ok, Ill look into it once I get the hang of Linux. Im still really stumped with it.
I have so many questions.
Maybe you could help me with a few?
I downloaded a few .mpegs and some .mpgs but cant seem to watch them. I have looked at two programs called Xine, and one called MPlayer. Lol, I also don't know how to install programs...haha. Becuase I am so used to clicking a .exe, I have no clue what to do with the files I download.
And I downloaded WINE, but I just need to know who to install programs and such, if I can, i hope wine works for opening the .exe's and stuff
Also, I might try Fedora Core 4, since everyone is saying good things about it, or would you not recommend it? If you do, which of the 4 .iso's would I be downloading here:
http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/4/i386/iso/
I see two sets of 4 .iso's...
Hopefully you can help?
Thanks
CPU - AMD Athlon64 3200+
GPU - XFX GeForce 6600GT
RAM - 768mb
MB -ASRock 939 Dual-SATA2
HDD - Maxtor 80gb 7200rpm
LCD - 19" LCD SCEPTRE
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18. January 2006 @ 16:20
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Daniel_G
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19. January 2006 @ 02:58 |
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Since you already have SuSE installed, i'd say stick with that.
Fedora works the same as SuSE, so it won't make installing programs easier for a Windows user.
As for the installation of programs, i'm to busy to type it out right now so i'd say go ask here : http://forums.suselinuxsupport.de/
They can help you there for sure, as long as you have enough patience to wait for a proper reply.
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