Iso building
ISO Building
When you get ready to compile the ISO ensure you pay attention to these things
Install and confifgure the rootfs
You need to prep the rootfs so that you can compile it this means you wan to configure it and install software that you will use in the ISO.
sudo mount --bind /dev /paths to your/chroot_folder/dev sudo mount --bind /proc /paths to your/chroot_folder/proc sudo mount --bind /sys /paths to your/chroot_folder/sys sudo mount -t devpts devpts /paths to your/chroot_folder/dev/pts
When building an ISO from a chroot folder, you need to bind certain system directories (/dev, /proc, /sys, and /dev/pts) to the chroot environment before installing software. This is because these directories provide essential system-level interfaces that allow the chroot environment to function as if it were a complete operating system. Here's why each mount is necessary:
- /dev: This directory contains device files that represent hardware devices (e.g., disks, terminals). Binding /dev ensures that the chroot environment has access to these device files, which are often required during package installation or configuration processes.
- /proc: The /proc directory is a virtual filesystem that provides information about system processes and hardware. Many installation scripts and tools rely on data from /proc for system configuration.
- /sys: Similar to /proc, /sys is a virtual filesystem that provides information about the kernel and hardware devices. Binding /sys allows software inside the chroot to interact with the kernel as needed.
- /dev/pts: This is required for pseudo-terminal devices (used by terminal emulators). Without binding this directory, terminal-based tools may fail to work properly inside the chroot environment.
These bindings ensure that the chroot environment behaves like a regular system, allowing software installations and configurations to proceed smoothly. Once these directories are mounted, you can install packages or make other modifications within the chroot environment as part of your ISO-building process
Once those mounts are in place then go into the rootfs and install al the software you need and make all the configurations you prefer.
