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linux-Win32-Installer makes it very easy to distribute a linux derivative to Windows users as a single file they can click on to install, or uninstall with their Windows 'Add or Remove Programs utility'. The install supports the installation of multiple Puppies, as well as their individual removal.
Your linux will be installable on Windows 98, 2000, and XP.
The advantages for Windows users are numerous.
No ISO to burn.
The install does not modify the master boot record of a hard drive.
Grub is not installed to the MBR.
It is a frugal install compatible with SFS files.
Easy linux system backup, copy the pup_save file.
No CD or USB required to boot.
User can remove the installs from their drive and even remove the Grub boot screen so their computer boots straight into Windows again.
System requirements for linux-Win32-Installer build environment.
linux or other Linux, or Windows 32 bit OS.
Wine, if using Linux.
Free disk space (or pup_save space) equal to 3 times the size of the linux derivative to be packaged.
The linux to be distributed must support installation to a directory: linux 3 series or newer.
The package includes:
The GRUB4DOS boot loaders, grldr and grub.exe
Install helper binaries
Install helper source code under Simple Public License (SimPL) 2.0
Project template (just add your linux files initrd.gz, vmlinuz, pup_xx.sfs)
A readme file to include with your linux install
GP-Install compiler with GUI
Tutorial (very easy)
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