Cubic: Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator

#1

Post by MakisH » Sat, Feb 25, 2023, 8:45 PM UTC

Cubic: Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator
github.com

Re: Cubic: Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator

#2

Post by MakisH » Sat, Feb 25, 2023, 8:45 PM UTC

Maintained and works like a charm in 2023 (e.g., for Ubuntu 22.04), the documentation and interface is great, the maintainer is very responsive and helpful.

Re: Cubic: Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator

#3

Post by herczegzsolt » Sat, Feb 25, 2023, 9:37 PM UTC

What is the main use-case for such custom isos?

I assume that nobody would use installers from an unknown source. What benefit do you see in creating a custom iso over just customzinig after install (possibly scripted)?

Re: Cubic: Custom Ubuntu ISO Creator

#4

Post by MakisH » Sun, Feb 26, 2023, 9:48 AM UTC

herczegzsolt wrote: post #3

What is the main use-case for such custom isos? I assume that nobody would use installers from an unknown source. What benefit do you see in creating a custom iso over just customzinig after install (possibly scripted)?

My use case was to create a bootable Live USB with some software already preinstalled, which people can try in a course, without having to install anything on their computer. While for long-term courses, students can prepare and install everything, I am also offering such a course in a conference, where people are most likely just going to pop-up into the room.