How to create Debian preseeded ISO from macOS?











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I would like to create a preseeded Debian ISO, but I only have a Mac available to do this.



The instructions for creating the ISO is straightforward, but it involves the appending of a file using cpio, which is not supported on the Mac.



Has anyone successfully created a Debian preseeded ISO from a Mac and can share alternative instructions on how to make this work?










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    I would like to create a preseeded Debian ISO, but I only have a Mac available to do this.



    The instructions for creating the ISO is straightforward, but it involves the appending of a file using cpio, which is not supported on the Mac.



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      I would like to create a preseeded Debian ISO, but I only have a Mac available to do this.



      The instructions for creating the ISO is straightforward, but it involves the appending of a file using cpio, which is not supported on the Mac.



      Has anyone successfully created a Debian preseeded ISO from a Mac and can share alternative instructions on how to make this work?










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      I would like to create a preseeded Debian ISO, but I only have a Mac available to do this.



      The instructions for creating the ISO is straightforward, but it involves the appending of a file using cpio, which is not supported on the Mac.



      Has anyone successfully created a Debian preseeded ISO from a Mac and can share alternative instructions on how to make this work?







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          There's a web based build service for custom Debian installation ISO images. It does not use the Debian installer, but instead the FAI system.



          Have a look at https://fai-project.org/FAIme






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            Honestly mate when I've had to do this , I've spun up virtualbox and worked on the ISO in there.






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                      Honestly mate when I've had to do this , I've spun up virtualbox and worked on the ISO in there.






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