Re: [zones-discuss] Nero Linux in zones
Thanks, James, for the sensible reply. In fact, there are good reasons that some tools are CLI-based, and others have a GUI. As I alluded to in my original post, I am strongly in favor of some tools being at the command line, such as zpool, because they are simpler and less prone to error. But if you want to aggregate files from a dozen different directories, to backup data and code that might be spread over several file systems, I don't see how [b]any[/b] CLI-based utility is going to make this easy, or more importantly, quick. Indeed, I'm not hung up about Nero, but I just want a filebrowser-based, easy, way to burn CDs/DVDs and Blu-ray disks with just a few clicks. I don't want to make a separate .iso file first. It's all about saving time and hassle. I'm unwilling to invest much time in getting something so basic to work, when there are so many other things to do. So no one knows of a solution for OpenSolaris that is similar to what's available on other platforms? That's too bad. I suppose I should just NFS the filesystem and access it over the network, from a computer running either Windows or Linux, just for burning? That seems a bit awkward... Thanks. -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zones-discuss mailing list zones-discuss@opensolaris.org
Re: [zones-discuss] Nero Linux in zones
Thanks for your message. I tried to download and install this, but there kept appearing more packages that I didn't have, had to download, and install. Eventually it was one i couldn't find (gdk-pixbuf-config). I think in the bigger picture this is one of the things holding back broader adoption. As much as I love OpenSolaris and ZFS, there's maybe not enough resources to make this a bit easier to use. Everything has to be a bit of a chore. For doing stuff like setting up proper ZFS filesystems, it's fair to expect the user to need to invest some time learning. zpool is such a powerful tool, allowing so many new things, that it requires some education. But, c'mon: CD burning? This problem was solved a decade ago. I like Nero, because I can aggregate various directories, click twice, and my DVD comes out verified five minutes later. The idea that i have to track down packages, or deal with Brasero (which I'm sure can be configured; I just don't want to spend the time for something that I already know how to do otherwise), just raises the barrier unnecessarily for people who want to try out OpenSolaris, get it working, and then explore its compelling new features. People are rightfully worried about the future of OpenSolaris, but by having some basic things be so difficult and time-consuming, just to get the basics of usability running, only exacerbate the problem by limiting adoption. So I reiterate my question: has anyone gotten Nero Linux to run in a Zone, and if so, what's the best way to set it up? Thanks! -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zones-discuss mailing list zones-discuss@opensolaris.org
[zones-discuss] Nero Linux in zones
I'm relatively new to OpenSolaris, and am trying to get a better CD/DVD/Bluray program working, as I don't find Brasero to be particularly good. I've used Nero for years on different platforms, and was wondering if I could get it to work (Nero Linux) using zones. I tried running the Windows version within Virtualbox, but it didn't work at all. Thanks! -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zones-discuss mailing list zones-discuss@opensolaris.org
