MX-Snapshot = Awesome Tool

[figueroa]

@Michael-IDA
Don't read, just do it. Generate a snapshot, then make a Live-USB from the iso file. I've done this regularly, just not with TDE. But, if TDE works in the VM, it will work in the Live-USB.

[Stevo]

Yes, it can be done in Virtual Box (Oracle VM). Just install MX in it, add the Trinity repos, install and configure TDE. You will need to copy the TDE settings files and folders from your home folder to /etc/skel if you want your users to get a customized TDE instead of a generic one. It's wise to search those files to make sure there's no personal information in them.

Then use MX Snapshot to make a redistributable ISO instead of a personal backup one.

[Michael-IDA]

Yes, it can be done in Virtual Box (Oracle VM). Just install MX in it, add the Trinity repos, install and configure TDE. You will need to copy the TDE settings files and folders from your home folder to /etc/skel if you want your users to get a customized TDE instead of a generic one. It's wise to search those files to make sure there's no personal information in them.

Then use MX Snapshot to make a redistributable ISO instead of a personal backup one.

Thanks @Stevo,

Figuring out how to keep my personal info out of it was my biggest "don't know where to start."

Also, am I correct in extrapolating, based upon your reply, that there really isn't some published doc/wiki on how to do this? If not, let me know and I'll do a write up when I do it for MX-21.

Thanks again,
Michael

[Stevo]

If you're making an ISO from a fresh install in VBox, now that I think about it, there really shouldn't be any personal information of yours in it. I'd be more concerned about getting the customized TDE for every user, if that's a goal.

[Adrian]

Also, am I correct in extrapolating, based upon your reply, that there really isn't some published doc/wiki on how to do this? If not, let me know and I'll do a write up when I do it for MX-21.

I don't think we have anything in the Wiki other than this (even this might need some update) https://mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/hel ... -snapshot/

[Michael-IDA]

@Stevo, @Adrian,

Thank you both!

There were a few workaround to do to get TDE on MX19 w/ Xfce, so I'm just wanting to do the 'QC' so to speak of doing a full install of TDE on MX21(when it's ready) and bundle that as an .iso Live USB for the TDE folks.

When I do it, I'll take notes and get with Jerry about the possible updates to that wiki page. (Okay probable updates, I'll guess it at least needs new screencaps and any option texts changes.)

Again, thanks to both of you,
Michael

[itsme]

Saw this thread and decided to try it out (on MX-21 KDE). Worked like a charm. The iso was created on a separate mounted data backup partition, 4.4GB in size. I burnt the USB (using RosaImageWriter off the KDE Neon site) and rebooted. No issues. Entire process of creating the iso took about 2-3 minutes.

[sisqonrw]

I use Ubuntu on my notebook.
I would like to create an iso file with the MX snapshot as a backup.

Can I boot live iso USB on my Ubuntu notebook with MX Linux and create an iso file from Ubuntu? Is that possible?

[Eadwine Rose]

Please open your own topic with the question. Thanks.