How to Create an Installable Image from Your Linux System Using Remastersys

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Customize your system.

   Before continuing, install your favorite softwares, tweak your system settings, delete unwanted documents, and so on.
   
   You might even want to go as far as re-installing your entire system to get a clean start.
   
   Here is a short list of what to do before remastering.
   
   Install favorite programs Uninstall unwanted programs Remove all personal documents, pictures, music, etc.
   
   Change default username and password Clear browser's history/cache Update/upgrade softwares
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   Step 2: Download and install Remastersys.

   This remastering program is no longer supported, but it is still completely functional and works like a charm.
   
   In short, search for remastersys_3.0.4-2_all.deb in this website.
   
   Then download and install the deb package.
   
   This article will provides more precise instructions on how to do that. , First, right-click the ubiquity entry and click Mark for Installation.
   
   Then mark all additional required dependencies to be installed as well.
   
   Next, mark ubiquity-frontend-gtk and it's additional dependencies to be installed as well.
   
   This is the installer you will use when installing your system to someone else's machine.
   
   Optionally, you can download a slideshow to be displayed during the installation. , After Synaptic completes the installation, search your applications for Install RELEASE.
   
   If the software is present, you are ready to continue on to the next step. , Navigate to /etc/lightdm/ and check if there is a file called lightdm.conf.
   
   If not, open your text editor, like gedit or mousepad, and create a empty file there.
   
   Name it lightdm.conf. , You will be required to provide an administrative password.
   
   Then click Customize.
   
   In this section you can do the following:
   Change the splash image Change the Grub image (boot manager) Change the Plymouth theme (boot animation) Select user settings Configure Remastersys settings , If you want your system to contain any personal documents and software settings, click the Backup option.
   
   If you want your system to resemble a Linux distribution, select the Distribution option.
   
   Depending on the size of your system and the speed of your computer, this process will take a minimum of 10 minutes. , This article will guide you in creating a bootable USB stick.
   
   This article will guide you in creating a bootable CD/DVD.
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   Step 3: Download Ubiquity and its dependencies using the Synaptic Package Manager.

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   Step 4: Check your system for the ubiquity installer.

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   Step 5: Check your system for a lightdm.conf file.

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   Step 6: Open the Remastersys Program.

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   Step 7: Begin your system remastering.

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   Step 8: Copy your Live ISO to a USB stick or DVD and share it with your friends!

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