Kubuntu 14.04 LTS

[sebastianadil]

We burn Kubuntu 14.04 LTS iso of 1.02 Gib on a DVD of 4.7 Gib so it stays 3.68 Gib of free space.
The problem isn't the free space, the problem is : i need to install more extra features to complete my desktop, but to solve this problem i propose to use the free space to add features that enhance Kubuntu, especially for LTS version :
-add boot repair
-add KDE applications (Sweeper, Calligra Flow, muon package manager, Krecipes, KMLDonkey), the are interesting too
-add extra package to enhance the fonctionnality of existing applications[(unrar, p7zip for Ark), (codecs for Amarok), (codecs for K3b),adobe flash player] "
for me an LTS version also means that i don't need the internet to complete my desktop
thank you

[Teunis]

The problem is not a couple of .deb files with the applications you want.
The problem is that most applications also need a bunch of dependencies to be installed.
On a computer that's networked the package manager will automatically sort out these dependencies, without a network it becomes difficult but not impossible.

So the best you can do is install the bare bones OS and then use it's package manager to make a list of these dependencies.
Then download all the stuff you need in .deb format, put it on a disk and start the installation c.q. update.


Oh yes, once upon a time (K)ubuntu had the choice between a CD and DVD, the latter had a lot more applications included.

But as there are as many user scenario's as users it is impossible to cater to all and now you get a CD with a complete OS but only a few basic applications that most people want anyway.

[sebastianadil]

Thank you for your response, now the half of my problem is solved
But what about the extra packages that ca enhance the fonctionnality of pre-existing applications[(unrar, p7zip for Ark), (codecs for Amarok), (codecs for K3b),adobe flash player], i think is the same scenario of all users, and why did you remove "muon package manager" from the os

[Teunis]

I agree that the removing of the package manager was foolish, what is there (Muon Search or Software center) is pretty but confusing and really not very useful.

For the rest, I can see your point that it would be nice to install without the need for an internet connection but I also believe it's nigh impossible to make a package that caters for all.
B.t.w, several of the packages you mention can not be freely distributed because in the US they are IP encumbered.
You might have a look at what Mint is offering, for all purpose they are Ubuntu with a weird theme but they seem to care less about US shenanigans.

[vsreeser]

Along the same lines, can I create a re-mastered kubuntu 14.04 cd with all my stuff? I know it's easier to use clonezilla to an unused partition, but want to play with creating a custom dvd. Or would this be better done in a vm?

[GreyGeek]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1874634

[sebastianadil]

you can add a boot repair, I think all users will agree with this point