Integrating updates to 11.1 Install

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I just finished installing 11.1 on my Thinkpad R61. Took a few hours of downloading to get all downloads and updates. I don’t want to wait so long to do a few more PCs I have. Is there a way to do a “slipstream” install media like they do with Windows? Maybe using the build service?

Thanks!

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You need to be a little clearer. Are we talking like a bunch of the same R61’s?

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There is a howto here SDB:Setting up a local repository server for OpenSuSE 10.3 - openSUSE it’s for 10.3 but the principle is the same

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You could use the Yast autoinstallation module to clone your currently updated install:
YaST/Modules/Autoinstallation - openSUSE

If you want to install each machine fresh, another option is available, though it is a little more limited in scope. If you are running KDE, and wish to have the latest stable version (4.2.4), you could install the “opensuse-11.1-KDE4-Reloaded-LiveCD” located at Index of /repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso. In addition to the updated KDE version, a number of system updates have been integrated into the CD.

Sounds to me that the YaST module would be the best way to go for your use though.

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Thanks! yeah, the KDE ISO was good enough for me. In the future I will do a local repo. I just don’t want each machine to go to the web for 2 hours after a fresh install.