Full revamp of rTS-Debian complete (Stage 1) - Retry#28
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Updated gparted link to point to the correct URL.
…ve file manipulation. - Added firmware updates to the firmware list as needed. - Added tools as needed. - Updated readme
Add show-crash-logs and emergency-log-export scripts to /usr/local/bin for troubleshooting kernel panics and system errors. Scripts provide quick log viewing and comprehensive log export to USB.
This will allow users to configure their screen resolution easily.
Added a note to install hw-probe for hardware data gathering and check for SMART support.
Removed untrusted application launcher error and added details for bash scripts and stress tests.
Well, some of them at least.
… from firmware list Bonnie++ is redundant when compared to FIO that already provides enough resources for diskk benchmaarking. firmware-linux-nonfree already includes the firmware for the devices that are listed in firmware.list.chroot, so those entries are redundant and can be removed.
So it turns out that boot-repair doesn't actually exist in Debian repositories. It exists only through Ubuntu PPAs... Removed it for now, but may add it back in the future if I can find a way to install it without using PPAs. Manual methods of fixing grub still exist anyways.
Moving changes to the kayz-branch
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Pull request overview
This is Stage 1 of the rTS-Debian project revamp, transitioning from Bullseye (11) to Trixie (13) with significant package additions, desktop environment improvements, and documentation enhancements. The PR adds diagnostic tools, improves user experience with desktop shortcuts, and enhances system stability for crash analysis.
Changes:
- Added comprehensive diagnostic and recovery tools (memtest86+, stress-ng, additional filesystem support, file recovery tools)
- Implemented XFCE desktop shortcut trust mechanism to prevent launcher warnings
- Updated system configuration to preserve kernel panic information for debugging
- Consolidated firmware packages into a single comprehensive bundle
- Significantly expanded README with detailed tool descriptions and local build instructions
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| File | Description |
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| config/package-lists/tools.list.chroot | Reorganized and expanded tool packages with better categorization including stress testing, disk benchmarking, filesystem support, and system monitoring tools |
| config/package-lists/security.list.chroot | Added libhivex-bin for Windows registry manipulation |
| config/package-lists/firmware.list.chroot | Consolidated specific firmware packages into firmware-linux-nonfree bundle and added CPU microcode |
| config/package-lists/desktop.list.chroot | Added arandr for display configuration |
| config/includes.chroot/usr/local/bin/trust-desktop-files | New script to mark desktop shortcuts as trusted to prevent XFCE warnings |
| config/includes.chroot/home/user/Desktop/*.desktop | Added desktop shortcuts for Terminal, rTS Wiki, and arandr display settings |
| config/includes.chroot/home/user/.config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/xfce4-desktop.xml | Changed desktop background from ArcDark.png to rTSDE.png |
| config/includes.chroot/etc/xdg/autostart/trust-desktop-files.desktop | Autostart configuration to run the trust-desktop-files script on login |
| config/bootloaders/isolinux/splash.png | Updated boot splash screen image (binary change) |
| config/bootloaders/grub-pc/grub.cfg | Added panic=0 parameter to preserve crash info and integrated memtest86+ menu entries |
| Readme.md | Significantly expanded documentation with detailed tool descriptions, local build instructions, and troubleshooting tips |
| .gitignore | Added .vscode/ and improved hook file ignore patterns with better documentation |
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The rTS debian live CD CSM mode only contains 2 menu entries. But the memtest86+ BIOS variant is not present in this menu item. This will need to be fixed before release. Edit: |
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Trying this again. This is stage 1 of the rTS-Debian project. The following changes have been made. The README has been updated accordingly as well.
Stage 2 will feature bash scripts for easier use. I have also elected to not include the crash-script as that's redundant.
Package and Tool Additions
memtest86+with GRUB integration for memory testingdislockerfor BitLocker-encrypted drive accessstress-ngfor comprehensive system stress testingstresspackage (replaced by stress-ng)arandrfor screen resolution configurationhtop,iotop.System Configuration Changes
Desktop Environment and UI