Camarade_Tux Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) Hi everybody,Last year, some friends told me about tons of XP mods.As usual, I first read and learned. What I found did not make me so happy : pure illegality, no way to decide which softwares to install, bad tweaks, stupid nlitement, eye-candy before functionnality, branded computer name and workgroup name and no documentation, only 'this is good'.Therefore I decided to start my own.If I has to sum up the project in two words, these would be legal and modular.The project relies on:HFSlipnLiteWIHUI prefer HFSlip over nLite because slipstreaming is its main feature (it is permanently updated and checked for this) and it can integrate things such as DirectX (a post-install would be >25MB), Windows Installer...For me WIHU wins over WPI because it has some features I need (user-related and computer/workgroup names), runs at T-12 (1), INI format editing is easier to automate than for xml, has an interface I like, doesn't rely on anything else and so on (but that's just imho).The idea is to give people a place to download MS's updates, a 'lastsession.ini' for nlite, an 'install.ini' for WIHU and tons of apps.The whole thing is multilingual (nearly done with it) and of course, everything can be modified (how do you want to maintain something noone can change ? )Some facts and figures:-all critical updates except MDAC SP1 slipstreamed, plus DirectX 9.0c October 2006 (on all OSes I mean, not only XP SP2), Windows Installer 3.1, Flash 9-I386 size after nlite : from 130MB to 150MB-$OEM$ size for WIHU : 250MB, probably more than 120 apps that can be auto-installed and auto-set-documentation is coming, 'code' is commented and tidyWhat I have to do before releasing:-some apps are not really multilingual (remember, I'm french) -have to ask some people if I can redistribute their work-must not forget studies (I work from 8a.m. to 10p.m.)What I have to do after initial release:-start asking opensource devs what they think about me reditributing their work for such a project (I'll respect their decision)-finish documentation (->DokuWiki) and apps comments (reasons why install such app)Is anyone interested in such a project ?I'm not asking for contributors at the moment, I just want to know if there's a point finishing what I mentionned earlier in this post and releasing it publicly. Otherwise, I'll keep this for my friends (my work won't be lost anyway).(1) I may reconsider running WIHU at T-12 because if ran later on, installations may be (much) faster, but I also want my tweaks to be applied to default_user...(Seymeline) Edited January 10, 2008 by Camarade_Tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tain Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Neat stuff. What are you actually going to release? Instructions for doing this, a software download or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarade_Tux Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Instructions (hfslip, nlite) plus a dowload for WIHU.I've managed to get proper video playback, even streaming, even inside IE (1). I've also managed to get a laptop boot in less than 25 seconds.My install scripts will detect your language and only install the corresponding files to ensure no space is lost.Most things are compressed with 7zip and usually don't require any reg entries : easy install and uninstall. I intend to have something both newbs and advanced users could play with : you can download the files, run hfslip, nlite, add wihu and burn or you can download the files you want, run hfslip, change what you want in nlite, add wihu with only the files you need, change infos, locations...I forgot to mention something : I usually have "Programs" instead of "Program Files" and "DocsSettings" instead of "Documents And Settings" : there are still lots of programs which don't like spaces (windows itself will tell you if you create a folder named "Program" (without the ending 's') at the root of your drive and restart).Apps are sorted inside %ProgramFiles% which makes everything easier to find.Of course, everybody doesn't like that. That's why I added a file called params.ini :[Main]lang=fr[Paths]7zip=%ProgramFiles%\7-Zipalcohol=%ProgramFiles%\%Burn%burrrn=%ProgramFiles%\%Burn%\Burrrnccleaner=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\CCleanercdbxp=%ProgramFiles%\%Burn%\CDBurnerXPdeepburner=%ProgramFiles%\%Burn%\DeepBurnerdevcpp=%ProgramFiles%\%Programmation%\Dev-Cppfdm=%ProgramFiles%\%Transfers%\FDMffdshow=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\ffdshowgspot=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\GSpotirfanview=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\IrfanViewjv16=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\jv16mpc=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\MPCmplayer=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\MPlayernod32=%ProgramFiles%\%Security%\NOD32npp= %ProgramFiles%\%Programmation%\Notepad++nvu=%ProgramFiles%\Nvuoodefrag=%ProgramFiles%\O&ODefragqtlite=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\QTLitewmlite=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\WMLitespeedfan=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\Speedfanspf=%ProgramFiles%\%Security%\SPFspybot=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\SpybotS&Dsupercopier=%ProgramFiles%\%Transfers%\Supercopierunlocker=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\UnlockeruTool=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\uTooleac=%ProgramFiles%\%Burn%\EACpagedfrg=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\PageDefragnvu=%ProgramFiles%\nvureshack=%ProgramFiles%\ResHackerwinhttrack=%ProgramFiles%\WinHTTracka43=%ProgramFiles%\%FExplorers%\a43BiExploreur=%ProgramFiles%\%FExplorers%\Bi-ExploreurDualXplorer=%ProgramFiles%\%FExplorers%\DualXplorerTrackerV3=%ProgramFiles%\%FExplorers%\TrackerV3FoxIt=%ProgramFiles%\FoxItBilderman=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\BildermanPrintkey=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\PrintkeyCodecSniper=%ProgramFiles%\%Multimedia%\FF=%ProgramFiles%\%Browsers%\Firefoxmaxthon=%ProgramFiles%\%Browsers%\Maxthonopera=%ProgramFiles%\%Browsers%\OperaSharpnet=%ProgramFiles%\%Browsers%\SharpnetKMeleon=%ProgramFiles%\%Browsers%\K-MeleonDrTCP=%ProgramFiles%\%Network%\DrTCPnmap=%ProgramFiles%\%Network%\nmapputty=%ProgramFiles%\%Network%\puttyfzilla=%ProgramFiles%\%Transfers%\FileZillaFTPServer=%ProgramFiles%\%Transfers%\FTPServerCACHESET=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\djique\CACHESETContig=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\djique\ContigMoveFile=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\djique\MoveFileADSSPY=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\ADS\ADSSPYKLStreamRemover=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\ADS\KLStreamRemoverStreams=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\ADS\StreamsAutoruns=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\AutorunsCPUZ=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\CPU-ZEverest=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\Everestfmon=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\FilemonGameXP=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\GameXPLaunchServ=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\LaunchServNTRegOpt=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\NTRegOptpexp=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\Process Explorerpserv=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\pstools=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\PsToolsrmon=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\RegmonHijackThis=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\HijackThisSpybot=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\SpybotS&DBScreen=%windir%\SYSTEM32TCPView=%ProgramFiles%\%Tweak%\TCPView[Dirs]Browsers=NavigateursBurn=GravureFExplorers=ExplorateursMultimedia=MultimédiaNetwork=RéseauProgrammation=ProgrammationSecurity=SécuritéTransfers=TransfertsTweak=Tweak[sys] ;used only during installation7z=%Dir%\7za.exeStartMenu=Menu DémarrerStartMenuPrograms=ProgrammesEvery single location can be changed using this file (it's easier to read with syntax-highlighting...).This also gives you an idea of how many softwares are installable.I've managed to get proper video playback, even streaming, even inside IE (1).(1) surprisingly(2), WMP breaks this! (2) considering what WMP is, it may not be so surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtwarrior Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Very good stuff here.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiljaeden Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Sounds great. I'd give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgar Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 yes i am, please send me link at rkb303@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarade_Tux Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) XP SP2 :412 components out of 503 selected, Activation removedAfter nLite: 138MBAfter running a batch file of mine : 134MBI attached a few screenies of what I get in VMWare, before installing VMWareTools.Since there's a bug (with saving presets) in nlite 1.2 final, I won't attach my settings and wait for this bug to be solved.I also have to insist on the fact this projetc is not (really) to be used with AD/Domains or corporate things, but on home computers, with a CD installation...PS: I've forgotten how to check if a file is present in batch. May someone help me ? Edited October 30, 2006 by Camarade_Tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ente Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Might be niceDid you consider adding Siginet's PowerPacker, which again supports BTS DriverPacks? For WIHU at T-12, I don't like the idea to interrupt the setup in the middle of the (unattended) process. At ROE there is still the chance to load default hive.Anyways, I think many people would appreciate to get a good One-Button-Solution, so go ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarade_Tux Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 DPs are of course supported. A 700MB CD is enough to put everything (softs and most used DPs).Runing something at T-12 is not really interrupting the installation imo.What I like is it saves one reboot.However, I don't like being stuck in one way so I'll try to make this runnable with ROE when the project is nearly stable (should not be long ).Attached XP SP1 screenshot, forgot to disabled O&ODefrag service auto matic start.Nearly everything installed, including VMWareTools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarade_Tux Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 All apps now install correctly.I still have to clean the software list (some deprecated entries) but that's not really important.I like releasing files through ed2k network since it has corruption-handling. I can upload up to 100KB/s.Does somebody has something against such release scheme ? (the file would be 250MB, and free hosts ****) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bei Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 is it stable ? if yes I will take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmike Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) I am interested in this project, however I have no p2p or filesharing other than utorrent.it looks promising. i'll keep watching Edited November 7, 2006 by profmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickarse Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 If you need a host let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piXelatedEmpire Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) just registering my interest in the project.. I've always respected your posts here at msfn Mr Tux, so am interested in checking this out! Edited November 10, 2006 by piXelatedEmpire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Soul Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 just registering my interest in the project.. I've always respected your posts here at msfn Mr Tux, so am interested in check this out!well id have to agree i think this could be a interesting project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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