[kwlug disc.] Add Drivers to a Linux Install CD

[Adam Glauser]

Kyle Spaans wrote:
> So way back before the days of kernel version 2.6.18, I was trying to
> install Linux on my Asus A8V-MX motherboard, onto SATA HDDs, and there
> were no drivers for the SATA Controller (VIA VT8251...wow and I still
> have that number memorized) and I was out of luck. I knew that VIA was
> offering drivers, but I had no idea how I could build my own CD or
> somehow tell the CD I had (Ubuntu 6.04 I *think*) how to use drivers
> I'd give it. Where comparatively, in Windows Land, this is as simple
> as a floppy drive and your friendly neighbourhood F6 key.

On my Kubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) LiveCD's boot menu, there is an option 
'install with driver disk' or something like that.  That's as much as I 
know about this option.

In terms of remastering, this project 
http://reconstructor.aperantis.com/ shows some promise.  I haven't tried 
it yet.  From what I can tell, all of the major LiveCD distros are 
improving the ease of remastering with every release.