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FAQ for grml

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Up2date: applies to Grml version 2017.05

+

Up2date: applies to Grml version 2020.06

Index:

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What about the release name?

-

Codename of Grml 2017.05 is "Freedatensuppe", which is - a wordplay (free data soup) on an austrian dish called Frittatensuppe. - (We stumbled upon this wordplay through a tweet from Barbara Wimmer, - referencing a flyer based on a shirt by zwerkstatt).

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Codename of Grml 2020.06 is "Ausgehfuahangl", which is + an austrian word for a face mask.

Requirements for running Grml

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  • Intel-compatible CPU (i686 or later, preferably Pentium class or higher; although some i586 processors e.g. the 'AMD Geode' are still supported)
  • -
  • >=256MB of RAM (>=512MB recommended)

    +
  • >=384MB of RAM (>=512MB recommended)

  • either a bootable CD-/DVD-ROM drive, a USB-boot capable system or a @@ -148,7 +146,7 @@ href="http://git.grml.org/?p=grml-live.git;a=blob_plain;f=templates/GRML/grml-cheatcodes.txt;hb=HEAD">grml-cheatcodes file (also available via grml.org/cheatcodes/). Of course kernel-parameters.txt + href="https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.html">the command-line parameters of the Linux kernel applies to Grml as well.

    Why is Grml using systemd?

    @@ -276,11 +274,17 @@ grml keyboard=de xkeyboard=de lang=at # enter this at the bootprompt

    Where are my LVM devices?

    LVM (Logival Volumes) is not started by default to - avoid any possible damage to your data. To get access to present LVM - devices just execute:

    + avoid any possible damage to your data. To activate present LVM + devices execute (replace "$name" with the name of the PV):

    -# /etc/init.d/lvm2 start
    +# Start lvm2-pvscan@$name
    +
    + +

    or if you don't know its name and to enable all present ones, use:

    + +
    +# vgchange -ay
     

    If you want to enable LVM by default just boot using the 'lvm' @@ -293,7 +297,7 @@ grml keyboard=de xkeyboard=de lang=at # enter this at the bootprompt your data. To get access to present SW-RAID devices just execute:

    -# /etc/init.d/mdadm-raid start
    +# mdadm --asssemble --scan
     

    If you want to enable SW-RAID by default just boot using @@ -336,13 +340,12 @@ grml keyboard=de xkeyboard=de lang=at # enter this at the bootprompt

    How do I configure timezone on my Grml system?

    -

    Available bootoptions relevant in live-cd mode:

    +

    Available bootoptions relevant in live mode:

    Further information: manpages hwclock(8), tzselect(1) and tzconfig(8); Is it possible to install Grml to harddisk? -

    Short anwer: No.

    - -

    If you want to get a plain Debian system take a look at grml-debootstrap.

    - -

    Long(er) answer: yes it's possible to install Grml. But it's not - supported and you'll be on your own. That's why we decided to make it - not-so-obvious. If you really know what you're doing you'll find out on - your own. Reminder: use grml-debootstrap or Debian Installer instead.

    +

    No. If you want to get a Debian system take a look at grml-debootstrap (or use the Debian Installer instead).

    Software

    @@ -403,8 +398,8 @@ grml keyboard=de xkeyboard=de lang=at # enter this at the bootprompt

    You want to deploy Grml in your data center, use it as part of your business or have an emergency case? You're happy with Grml but would - like to get your very own live cd (providing your favourite software - selection, special configuration, setup and your bootsplash)? + like to get your very own live system (providing your favourite software + selection, special configuration, setup and a custom bootsplash)? Please get in touch with us.