Tweaked Puppy on CF in Wyse Winterm--> Making copies?
Posted: Fri 13 Apr 2007, 19:09
I am new to Linux but have been playing with computers since the Radio Shack TRS-80. I have been trying several distros for a project at work. I work for a non-profit that provides jobs to people with disabilities. I am setting up some basic workstations that take up minimal space to show product assembly instructions via a browser and PDF files. From a donation, I obtained a Wyse Winterm WT8440XL (Via C3 500, 256MB RAM, 44 pin IDE on-board connected to a CF-IDE adapter, and a 1GB Sandisk CF) and an X2Gen 15" LCD monitor. I also ran the same setup on a Wyse WT9650XE and it runs great too. (it has an EPIA Mini-itx inside and built in 15"LCD. I have internal pictures if it also anyone is interested)
Anyhow, I loaded Puppy to the CF using a different machine that had a CD-ROM and used a standard hard drive install after creating the proper partitions. With the CF back in the Wyse unit, it boots fine, configures easy, recognizes ETH0, and I have made changes to the desktop, JWM, etc.
Now that I have a CF install like I want, what's the easiest way to make duplicates of the CF card for additional stations? We have a CF card duplicator, but for some reason it doesn't copy the partitions correctly and it messed up my last master (stops at "GRUB Loading" and says error 15). Should I try PUDD? My main concern right now is messing up my new master which takes a bit to setup.
Also, as a side note.... Any comments on my choice of Linux install when all I need is an OS with network functions, a browser, and a PDF viewer? I have other questions, but will post separately according to their topics.
Anyhow, I loaded Puppy to the CF using a different machine that had a CD-ROM and used a standard hard drive install after creating the proper partitions. With the CF back in the Wyse unit, it boots fine, configures easy, recognizes ETH0, and I have made changes to the desktop, JWM, etc.
Now that I have a CF install like I want, what's the easiest way to make duplicates of the CF card for additional stations? We have a CF card duplicator, but for some reason it doesn't copy the partitions correctly and it messed up my last master (stops at "GRUB Loading" and says error 15). Should I try PUDD? My main concern right now is messing up my new master which takes a bit to setup.
Also, as a side note.... Any comments on my choice of Linux install when all I need is an OS with network functions, a browser, and a PDF viewer? I have other questions, but will post separately according to their topics.