Archiso - Creating an Installation Medium - Arch Conf 2020

Explore the evolution and future of Archiso, the installation medium creation tool for Arch Linux, in this 48-minute conference talk from Arch Conf 2020. Delve into recent changes, including the move to GitLab, code refactoring, and implementation of automated testing. Learn about new features such as additional scripts, license changes, and the shift towards easier configuration through templates. Discover the roadmap for complete automation of installation media release, improved accessibility, and reproducibility. Gain insights into topics like GitHub vs GitLab comparisons, Linux distribution practices, Rust programming, package management, and automated installation profiles. Understand the intricacies of Archiso installation, customization, image naming, PXE booting, and rebrazing techniques.

Introduction
Changes
How it works
GitHub vs Gitlab
Why not use a GPL license
Linux distribution
Rust
Packages
Archiso
Automated installation profiles
Archiso installation
Red Hat help
Init Cpio
Bootstrap
Customization
Image naming
pxe booting
rebrazing
conclusion