April 2010 release of the TalkingArch CD

[Al Sten-Clanton]

On 04/27/2010 07:24 AM, Michael Whapples wrote:
> As I am planning (its finding the time) to re-record my install 
> tutorials I will probably cover these. The question is, you've removed 
> two of the advantages of the GRML install, how much value might there 
> be in redoing the GRML installation of Arch?
>
> I can think of a couple of advantages, what do others think:
> * Wireless with GRML may be easier, I can't remember if the Arch 
> install CD has wireless, but grml-network is really good for setting 
> up the network.
> * GRML may support more soundcards (I mean as well as drivers, I mean 
> it may unmute more correctly).
> * If you like reading docs, etc while installing or may want other 
> tools, GRML has lots of great stuff on the CD.
>
> I personally feel the Arch installer is the best way to go as it 
> guides you through the process and so helps stop you forget a step. So 
> long as people feel there really is a need for the installing from 
> GRML I will try and support it, so please let me know if you want that.
>
> Michael Whapples
> On 01/-10/-28163 08:59 PM, Chris Brannon wrote:
>> Hi list,
>> It's finally here, as promised!
>> If you don't know about TalkingArch, it is my Speakup-modified ArchLinux
>> install CD.  Actually, "CD" is a bit of a convenient misnomer.
>> The images are suitable for both recordable CDs and USB flash drives.
>> They are so-called "hybrid" .iso files.
>> You can download it here:
>> http://the-brannons.com/tarch/
>>
>> I made a couple of improvements.  First, it is now available for both
>> the i686 and x86_64 architectures.  Second, I now include a brltty 
>> package
>> on the CD, for those who have braille displays.
>>
>> -- Chris
>>
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Hi!  I can understand if you decide that the work of supporting the 
approach of installing by way of GRML is more than you can or want to 
do.  I think it is an excellent thing to do, however, if you are willing 
and able to do it.  GRML truly is one hell of a good thing.

Al