Category: Ubuntu/Debian

Stuff about Ubuntu and Debian GNU/Linux

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Burn DVD RW in Ubuntu or Debian GNU/Linux

I know some of you might already familiar with k3b, gcombust or xcdroast for burning DVD in GNU/Linux. But this time i’m going to show you how to burn a DVD using command-line tool in Linux using Ubuntu or Debian GNU/Linux as reference.

Why use command-line tool to burn DVD RW ?

  • Because you might want to save space by not installing unnecessary gui application that takes up a lot of libraries.
  • You don’t have Xwindows installed
  • You just want to impress your friends (and enemies), you surely look 1337 infront of them.

What do you need ?

  • A GNU/Linux distro (preferably Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu)
  • dvd+rw-tools package
  • DVD Writer drive is highly recommended though not required
  • Some positive attitude

Getting the required tools to burn DVD

Install dvd+rw-tools. As root (in Debian or Ubuntu) execute this command,

#apt-get install dvd+rw-tools

Initialise the DVD+RW

Do this only when you want to clear out all contents.

#dvd+rw-format /dev/scd1

Copy some files/director from local directory to DVD RW

#growisofs -Z /dev/scd1 -R -J /home/mypapit/somestuffs

Write some more stuff to an initialized DVD+RW

#growisofs -M /dev/scd1 -R -J /home/mypapit/books

There you go, how to burn DVD RW under GNU/Linux.

Final question, I don’t run Linux. What are my options?

dvd+rw-tools is also available in OpenBSD/NetBSD and FreeBSD from port contributed by Matthew Dillon.

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Introducing Debian From Scratch (DFS)

You may have heard about Linux From Scratch, a project dedicated for those who wants to build their own GNU/Linux operating system from scratch.

But now let’s hear from Debian From Scratch (DFS) , based on Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Though not exactly related to Linux From Scratch project, DFS is a full rescue CD capable of working with all major filesystems, LVM, software RAID, and even compiling a new kernel.

DFS has full recovery tools ranging from filesystem utilities for all major filesystems, partition editors, text editors, full networking support, CD/DVD burning tools and many more.

DFS also includes a set of tools that enable you to generate your own customised rescue CD based on DFS. Debian From Scratch is maintained by John Goerzen and can be downloaded from it’s official website : http://people.debian.org/~jgoerzen/dfs/html/dfs.html

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SimplyMEPIS switches from Debian to Ubuntu (Dapper) as its base

SimplyMEPIS

MEPIS, the company behind the SimplyMEPIS Linux distribution has made decision to use Ubuntu instead of Debian as the base of it’s distribution. The decision is made base on the predictability of Ubuntu six month release cycle that will enable MEPIS to offer its customers a dependable release schedule.

Currently, SimplyMEPIS 6.0 alpha1 release has already incorporated Ubuntu Dapper software and modifications, including SystemSettings from Ubuntu project. SimplyMEPIS 6.0 is scheduled for final release around June 1, 2006, around the same time as Ubuntu Dapper Drake release date.

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Debian GNU/Linux Hands On Guide and Tutorial

mypapit debianAfter surfing for leisure last evening, I found a nice and comprehensive guide written for Debian GNU/Linux users. I guess Debian GNU/Linux beginner and GNU/Linux newbies will find this guide, Hands-on Guide to the Debian GNU Operating System useful.

The guide covers from introduction of Unix, Free Software Foundation, the GNU project and the Linux kernel to the basics of system management such as package management, setting up firewalls, configuring X Windows system and recompiling the default kernel.

The guide is also available for download at : http://colt.projectgamma.com/

Happy huntin’

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Get Ubuntu Certified Professional Status


The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and Canonical Ltd jointly announced the development of a certification exam for the Ubuntu distribution. This certification exam will enable qualified candidates to demonstrate specific expertise in the professional use of Ubuntu. The certification exam will be launched at Johannesburg, South Africa, May 16 – 19, 2006.

The certification will consist of a single exam on top of existing LPI 101 and LPI 102 exams. The exam is being developed by LPI’s product development team and Ubuntu community members from around the globe. Successful candidate will be given ?Ubuntu Certified Professional? status. Initial exam price has been set at USD100.

?Ubuntu Certified Professional? – sounds fancy :)

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