On 05/08/2016 10:33 PM, Joel Roth wrote:
> Go Linux wrote:
>> On Sun, 5/8/16, Joel Roth <joelz@???> wrote:
>> Piggybacking onto this thread, I'd like to have a live
>> distro to demo for friends who are still bombarded with
>> hateful Windows popups. Ideally with heavy-weight apps such
>> as libreoffice, firefox, thunderbird. And I'd like to write
>> it to a USB drive, or SD card.
>>
>> I'm aware of Knoppix, and open to any other less heavy
>> assemblages.
>>
>> Appreciate any suggestions.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --
>> Joel Roth
>>
>> --------------------------------------------
>>
>> Hi Joel,
>>
>> Did you download the iso and give it a spin? Or at least look at the pkg list? It has 2 of the three items you mentioned - libreoffice and iceweasel (firefox). I have copied the pkg list below FYI.
>
> Looks good, thanks, and being systemd-free is an added benefit.
>
>> You might also want to check out refracta2usb. Check with fsr if it is compatible with the Devuan iso:
>>
>> http://www.ibiblio.org/refracta/docs/readme.refracta2usb.txt
>>
>>
>> golinux


1. Install Devuan by whatever method you choose, and configure it however
you want.
2. Use refractasnapshot to make your own iso.
3. Use refracta2usb to make a live usb, with or without persistence, with
or without encryption, and some other things.
4. Profit. (your friends will.)

-fsr