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burn fails after installing gimp - directories too deep
Posted: Sat 11 Jun 2005, 12:43
by kirk_22
V1.0.3 - after I install either firefox from the mozilla installer or Gimp from PupGet and then reboot to burn the new track I get an error message that says something like: directories too deep on /.usr/
After that the burn appears to want to start but then fails. The burn will succeed if I just make minor changes to puppy.
Kirk
PS. Thanks for the great distro
Re: burn fails after installing gimp - directories too deep
Posted: Sat 11 Jun 2005, 13:26
by Flash
kirk_22 wrote:V1.0.3 - after I install either firefox from the mozilla installer or Gimp from PupGet and then reboot to burn the new track I get an error message that says something like: directories too deep on /.usr/
After that the burn appears to want to start but then fails. The burn will succeed if I just make minor changes to puppy.
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What changes?
Posted: Sat 11 Jun 2005, 13:43
by Guest
I should have been more specific. It will successfully burn if I just install a small program like skype or if I browse the net or change themes, etc.
I believe it's the programs that have long directory structures like gimp, firefox and thunderbird that cause the problem.
Kirk
Posted: Mon 13 Jun 2005, 12:53
by kirk_22
I did a little digging this morning and found this thread which better explains the problem and gives a solution:
http://lists.debian.org/cdwrite/2004/01/msg00007.html
Kirk
Posted: Mon 13 Jun 2005, 15:28
by BarryK
Kirk,
That's interesting...
well, need to try it...
/tmp/rc.reboot is the shutdown script. It can be edited, but the editing will be lost at next boot.
So, can try the "-D" option in mkisofs.
mkisofs already has the "-R" option (Rockridge extensions).
Posted: Tue 14 Jun 2005, 14:35
by kirk_22
Thanks Barry.
The -D option appears to be working.
Posted: Wed 15 Jun 2005, 01:14
by BarryK
Okay, I guess I can put it permanently into rc.reboot then.