7. ISO boot configuration
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7.1. Describing the various boot options of the ISO image
The live CD make use of isolinux.bin to boot the kernel.
This program is controlled by a config file called isolinux.cfg. It is a standard text file.
The following can be configured in isolinux.cfg:
If it should first display a message, if so, for how long. This message can be in the form of a graphic "splash" screen.
This is typically used by Linux distro's install CD's.
If you want to display a message, you must specify what it should be. A message are stored inside a file. These files are called "message" files, and ends with a ".msg" extension.
Message files use special "escape" characters between their text to indicate the format of the text.
Mandriva makes use of a modified isolinux.bin which is capable of displaying graphical message files.
These graphical message files does not contain any text, and are in a special format.
.You can, in addition to the default message file that gets displayed, specify optional message files to display when the F1 to F9 keys are pressed.
This will typically be a help type of message, supplying more info on available options.
(Think about the "F1 for more options" prompt on many install CD's.)
The Boot options entry inform the kernel about additional options when booting. Options must be separated by spaces.
 | You can always revert back to the defaults by clicking the Default button. |
7.2. The ISO_Splash_Druid - NOW EASY! - Creating your own graphical message files.
Yet another nail in the coffin of obscurity :)
The ISO_Splash_Druid is just what the doctor ordered to create your custom graphical message files, quick and easy.
The Create message file from graphic file button will start the ISO_Splash_Druid.
7.2.1. Specify the following:
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The input graphic file. This file can be any size, since the ISO_Splash_Druid will scale it to the specified resolution.
The resolution of the output message file. The recommended resolution is 800x600.
The name of the message file which the druid will generate.
7.2.2. The progress bar:
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When you click the Forward button, the ISO_Splash_Druid will scale the chosen graphic to the right size, if needed.
It will also reduce the colors to 128. This 128 colors will be available to you for selection of a progress bar color.
A progress bar is not compulsory.
If required, you can quickly specify its location and color using the available controls.
Show Explanation will open the above screen shot in a window to assist.