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The SprezzOS installer is based on the [[http://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/ Debian installer]] (d-i), and understanding that system is essential in order to work on the SprezzOS installer.  | |||
Major divergences from d-i include:  | |||
* Use of [[Growlight]] rather than [http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=partman partman] for disk preparation  | |||
* Use of GRUB to boot the install media rather than syslinux, and UEFI support  | |||
* Execution of the main-menu process within a fbterm  | |||
* Inclusion of certain udebs, including a firmware collection  | |||
* Inclusion of numerous diagnostic tools  | |||
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===README===  | ===README===  | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 31 July 2012
The SprezzOS installer is based on the [Debian installer] (d-i), and understanding that system is essential in order to work on the SprezzOS installer.
Major divergences from d-i include:
- Use of Growlight rather than partman for disk preparation
 - Use of GRUB to boot the install media rather than syslinux, and UEFI support
 - Execution of the main-menu process within a fbterm
 - Inclusion of certain udebs, including a firmware collection
 - Inclusion of numerous diagnostic tools
 
Transcluded Project Documentation
README
<include src="https://raw.github.com/dankamongmen/SprezzOS/master/README" />