Free sata software for linux

STUX is a bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals.
Stux OS target is to build a Live CD similar to KNOPPIX but based on Slackware Linux.
Main features:
- Window Managers: KDE 3.1, Gnome 2.4, fvwm2, fvwm95, WindowMaker, Twm
- Browsers: Mozilla 1.6, Konqueror, Galeon, Nautilus, Lynx, KGet, wget, ...
- Mail clients: Mozilla Mail, KMail, mail, ...
- News readers: Mozilla News, Knode, Pan, ...
- Office, Word Processing, Editors: Open Office 1.1.0, KOffice, AbiWord, Kedit, KWrite, Kate, Xpdf, ...
- Services: Apache 1.3.28, ProFTPd 1.2.8p, Ample, Samba, Secure Shell, MySqld
- Multimedia: VideoLan Client 0.5.2, XawTV, gqRadio, Xine,...
- Graphics: the Gimp, KPaint, XPaint,...
- Developing: gcc 3.2.3, g++, J2sdk 1.4.2, perl 5.8.0, python 2.3.1, php 4.3.3, ...
- IRC Client: Kopete, KSirc, Chatzilla!
- AIM Client: Kopete, Kit
- ICQ Client: Kopete
- Peer 2 Peer/File sharing: BitTorrent, xMule
- Data Base: mysql 4.0.15a
- Web Applications: phpMyAdmin 2.5.5
- KDE Languages: AF, AR, BG, BS, CA, CS, DA, DE, EL, EN, EN_GB, EO, ES, ET, EU, FA, FI, FR, HE, HR, HU, IS, IT, JA, LT, MK, MT, NB, NL, NN, NSO, PL, PT, PT_BR, RO, RU, SE, SK, SL, SR, SS, SV, TA, TH, TR, UK, VEN, VI, XH, ZH_CN, ZH_TW, ZU
Enhancements:
- Upgraded to Slackware current as at 1 Jun 2007 and KNOPPIX live CD 5.1.1 (kernel 2.6.19); fixed problem with installation on SATA hard disks; all STUX utilities deeply reviewed; NVIDIA proprietary driver updated to 1.0-9755 + legacy driver 1.0-9631 for old cards; save live CD persistent configuration on ReiserFS partitions; install compressed image on ReiserFS partitions; Acx wireless firmware upgraded; fully integrates with other pre-installed operating systems; Compiz 0.5.0; fully VMware/QEMU compatible.

Minimax is a Linux distribution which completely fit to an initrd image, because of this it can boot in every situation, which you can imagine.
It is ultra small (32 MB), but very power full. Minimax distribution contains 2.6 kernel with ALL modules and balanced set of console utils, no X server.
Main features:
- Very small, only 32 MB
- Very good hardware support, see kernel config.
- Fits to initrd, can boot on strange SCSI/SATA/USB disks
- Can be added to /boot partition very easy
- System runs from ramdisk
- Contains only console utils, no x server, see packages
- Modern architecture: kernel 2.6, udev with autosymlinks, module autoloading, based on Arch linux
- Based on uclibc and busybox
Some key software:
- Full 2.6.15 kernel with modules, with autodetection and udev. Takes about 60% of livecd size.
- Installer for Arch linux
- wifi drivers and utils: hostap,wlan-ng, madwifi, ndiswrapper...
- Grub as main bootloader
- Midnight Commander
- Links2 - text and graphic web browser
- FBI - an image viewer
- IRSSI - an irc client
- CenterICQ - an excelent client for icq,msn,jabber...
- Music on console - player with mp3,ogg and online streaming support
- Bash burn - an cd record console frontend
- Partimage - disk mirroring tool
Minimum requirements:
- 64 MB RAM (system needs 32 MB big ramdisk).
- An i386 or better processor.
- Hardware compatible with 2.6.15 kernel, for very old computers (486) is Damm small linux or Puppy linux better choice, becouse of 2.4 kernel
How was it made?
I take uclibc and busybox (software for embedded linux) and compile base system from scratch. I add initscripts from Arch linux, they are very easy to understand and modify. With some other software and modular kernel 2.6 I got system with about 70 MB. After compression with squashfs I got 30 MB big initrd image. Now it was easy to create an CD image.
Packages
minimax , bash, busybox, dhcpcd, e2fsprogs, filesystem, gpm, initscripts, kdm, kernel, libz, module-init-tools, ncurses, net-utils, sysvinit, uclibc, udev, utils, archsetup, snarf, rsync, vsftpd, dd_rescue, dd_rhelp, dosfstools, ext2resize, grub, jetcat, jfsutils, lilo, ntfsprogs, parted, partimage, reiserfsprogs, squashfs-tools, xfsprogs, bastet, enigma, fbi, libexif, libgif, libjpeg, libpng, links, libbz2, libc++, libcom_err, libexpat, libnet, libpcap, libpcre, libtool, *, alsa-lib, alsa-utils, bashburn, cdrdao, cdrtools, dvd+rw-tools, libao, libid3tag, libmad, libogg, libvorbis, moc, shfs, biew, centericq, glib, htop, irssi, mc, nano, ncurses, nstats, screen, dnstracer, iplog, iptables, libpcap, netcat, ngrep, nmap, openssh, openssl, tcpdump, autossh, bc, curl, file, hdparm, pciutils, ppp, pv, raidtools, tcptraceroute, wget, x86info, atmel-firmware, drivers_in_kernel, hostap-utils, ipw2100-firmware, ipw2200-firmware, linux-wlan-ng, linux-wlan-ng-firmware, linux-wlan-ng-utils, madwifi-tools, ndiswrapper, prism54-firmware, wireless-tools, zd1201-firmware, zd1211

mkinitramfs is intended to create the ultimate initramfs image.

mkinitramfs is designed to boot from any media (SATA, PATA, SCSI, USB, CD-ROM, etc.) without any changes being made to your disk.

However, it is very simple (about 400 lines of code).

glucopy-glurestore is a set of scripts for copying and restoring a fully functional GNU/Linux (or other Unix-like) system.

The glucopy script will back up all system content (system and user files), while the glurestore script will partition and format an identical system, restore the system and user files, and make the system bootable.

glucopy-glurestore scripts are included in the HTML documentation.

The back-up should (ideally) be made while the system is not running, which usually means that you need to boot with a rescue system disk. A number of suitable floppy or CD-based system images can be downloaded from the net or, better, included in your distributions boot options. Make sure that this rescue system supports the type of disks in your target system (SATA/SCSI or IDE).

The following script will get partition information in a form that can be used to restore the system on new disks and will then collect the working system files in one (or more) compressed tar balls.

The sfdisk program is used for getting partition information (-d option). Take a look at sys_partitions.txt after the glucopy.sh script has finished.

In this application it is considered that all Master Boot Record (MBR) information will be overwritten by the partitioning and boot loader programs. If you need a copy of all or parts of the MBR, however, dd is your friend.

System directories that contain transient information (e.g. /proc, /sys) are not copied. Directories or individual files containing unwanted information can be excluded using tars –exclude=/directory/file option.

#!/bin/sh
###########################
# glucopy.sh
#
# Creates the /glucopy directory
# Copies partition information in sys_partitions.txt
# Optionally makes a copy of the MBR in mbr.bin
# Copies working GNU/Linux system to .tgz files
#
# USAGE:
# Boot system with a rescue CD or any bootable CD
# that supports your type of disks (SATA/SCSI or IDE).
# run the back-up script: ./glucopy.sh
#
# In this example the system is on /dev/sda
# /dev/sda1 is a small partition with HW manufacturer utilities
# /dev/sda2 has system root (/) -> mounted to /mnt
# /dev/sda3 is a spare (blank) partition
# /dev/sda4 has home (/home) and space to hold
# the information to be copied -> mounted to /mnt2
#
# 061116 jp/dm
###########################
# Change the following to reflect the place where your system root (/)
# and the home directories (/home/*) are mounted
mkdir /tmp/mnt1
mkdir /tmp/mnt2
mount /dev/sda2 /tmp/mnt1
mount /dev/sda4 /tmp/mnt2

# The directory to hold the system copy is placed on the larger partition
mkdir /tmp/mnt2/glucopy

# Change to the working directory
cd /tmp/mnt2/glucopy

# Optionally copy MBR information
#dd if=/dev/sda of=mbr.bin bs=512 count=1

# Copy partition information
/sbin/sfdisk -d /dev/sda > sys_partitions.txt

# Make tarballs
tar -C /tmp/mnt1 -cvzf syscopy.tgz boot bin etc lib media opt root sbin usr var dev

# Move up a level
cd ..
# here we are under the /home directory level
# notice that --exclude will exclude anything that matches a _pattern_
# the glucopy directory will still be created in the tarball
tar -cvzf ./glucopy/homecopy.tgz * --exclude=glucopy/*

# Copy the backup/restore scripts (here under root /), and the sfdisk program, as well
cp /glucopy.sh ./glucopy
cp /glurestore.sh ./glucopy
cp /sbin/sfdisk ./glucopy

# Notify user
echo -e “glucopy: finished a”

Damn Small Linux Not is built on Damn Small Linux technology. Damn Small Linux Not is also small, bigger than DSL but smaller than most. Damn Small Linux Not provides a reliable, and compact array of applications based mostly on the GTK2 libraries.
DSL-N is not an evolution of DSL, it is not intended as progress over the philosophy of DSL, but is intended for a different user, or the same user under different circumstances.
Main features:
- it is small
- it has software which is feature full
- it takes advantage of redundant lib dependencies and suits to pack features into a tight distribution
- DSL-N has a modern kernel and does not squeeze out critical modules that would limit compatibility
Like DSL, DSL-n can:
- Boot from from a CD as a live Linux distribution (LiveCD)
- Boot from a USB pen drive
- Boot from within a host operating system (thats right, it can run *inside* Windows)
- Run very nicely from an IDE Compact Flash drive via a method we call "frugal install"
- Transform into a Debian OS with a traditional hard drive install
- Run fully in RAM
- Modularly grow -- DSL-N is highly extendable without the need to customize
- The applications in DSL-N were chosen because they are functional, usable, and relatively compact. Unlike DSL, DSL-N has GTK2 applications, that means DSL-N will need more ram and CPU cycles than DSL. To have a pleasant experience, we recommend at least 64MBs and 300MHz.
DSL-N, unlike DSL, does not have a hard size cap, but it is being developed by the DSL team, and we hate bloat! So, dont expect DSL-N to get too big.
Why are you making this offshoot of DSL when DSL is so successful? Because a 50MB, GTK2 based distribution, with a 2.6.x kernel and excellent hardware detection/support is a contradiction in terms. DSL-N represents our best effort to stay compact while providing for the needs of those who want the Bling Bling such as SATA support, Gnumeric, Abiword, gMplayer.
Enhancements:
- Added "noprompt noeject" to default boot options for frugal installs.
- Fixed madwifi wireless.
- Fixed chpasswd vs passwd. "secure" boot option now works correctly.
- Added gnu-utils into the base iso.
- Fixed USB2 not loading bug
- Improved mydsl=hdxy when specified to not also search this makes it consistent with restore boot option.
- Enhanced exitcheck to prompt warning if no backup device is selected when requested to save special settings.
- Fixed multi user hard drive install bug.
- Added murgaLua Lua/Fltk development toolkit.

Linux Inventory Aggregator is designed to be a simple, self-contained (as much as possible) script for gathering hardware information.

Sample Output

In the first example, a stock Mandrake system is shown with a single processor, 386MB of memory, an attached SCSI disk array, and several internal IDE drives.

[rtwomey@gamma inventory]$ ./get_inventory.pl
Statistics of machine gamma
* 1 CPU: Pentium III (Coppermine) @ 863.955MHz
* Kernel: 2.6.11-6mdk #1 Tue Mar 22 16:04:32 CET 2005
* Memory total: 385668kB
* Hostname: gamma @ 192.168.1.3
* Network Interfaces:
lo: 127.0.0.1
eth0: 192.168.1.3
* Graphics card: nVidia Corporation NV15 [GeForce2 GTS/Pro] (rev a3)
* Network controller: 3Com Corporation 3c905C-TX/TX-M [Tornado] (rev 78)
* Network controller: Linksys NC100 Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 (rev 11)
* Sound card: Creative Labs SB Live! EMU10k1 (rev 07)
* SCSI card: QLogic Corp. ISP12160 Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Processor (rev 06)

Attached IDE disks:
* Disk hdg: size: 81964302336 bytes (81GB), model: Maxtor 4R080L0
* Disk hdf: size: 30900215808 bytes (30GB), model: Maxtor 93073U4
* Disk hde: size: 164696555520 bytes (164GB), model: HDS722516VLAT80
* Disk hdc: size: 123522416640 bytes (123GB), model: IC35L120AVV207-0
* Disk hdb: size: 120034123776 bytes (120GB), model: WDC WD1200JB-75CRA0
* Disk hda: size: 45191946240 bytes (45GB), model: IBM-DTLA-307045

Attached SCSI disks:
* Disk sda: SEAGATE ST318452LC (Channel: 00 ID: 08 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdb: SEAGATE ST318453LC (Channel: 00 ID: 09 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdc: SEAGATE ST336607LC (Channel: 01 ID: 08 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdd: SEAGATE ST336607LC (Channel: 01 ID: 09 Lun: 00)
* Disk sde: SEAGATE ST336607LC (Channel: 01 ID: 11 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdf: SEAGATE ST336607LC (Channel: 01 ID: 12 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdg: SEAGATE ST318453LC (Channel: 01 ID: 13 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdh: SEAGATE ST318452LC (Channel: 01 ID: 14 Lun: 00)

The second example illustrates a dual-processor Xeon system (note that HyperThreading causes the 2 processors to appear as 4):

[rtwomey@babbage inventory]# ./get_inventory.pl
Statistics of machine babbage
* 4 CPUs: CPU1 = Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz @ 2791.744MHz; CPU2 = Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz @ 2791.744MHz; CPU3 = Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz @ 2791.744MHz; CPU4 = Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz @ 2791.744MHz
* Kernel: 2.6.9-11.ELsmp #1 SMP Fri May 20 18:26:27 EDT 2005
* Memory total: 514484kB
* Hostname: babbage @ XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
* Network Interfaces:
lo: 127.0.0.1
eth0: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
* Network controller: Intel Corporation 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) (rev 02)
* SCSI card: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic 53c1030 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI (rev 07)
* SCSI card: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic 53c1030 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI (rev 07)
* Graphics card: ATI Technologies Inc Rage XL (rev 27)

Attached SCSI disks:
* Disk sda: SEAGATE ST373307LC (Channel: 00 ID: 00 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdb: SEAGATE ST39103LC (Channel: 00 ID: 01 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdc: SEAGATE ST39204LC (Channel: 00 ID: 03 Lun: 00)
* Disk sdd: SEAGATE ST39204LC (Channel: 00 ID: 04 Lun: 00)

The third example illustrates an IDE CD-RW, as well as a SATA disk that is handled via the Linux sg driver:

[rtwomey@younger inventory]# ./get_inventory.pl
Statistics of machine younger
* 2 CPUs: CPU1 = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz @ 2992.825MHz; CPU2 = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz @ 2992.825MHz
* Kernel: 2.6.9-16.ELsmp #1 SMP Mon Aug 15 20:06:02 EDT 2005
* Memory total: 1033192kB
* Hostname: younger @ XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
* Network Interfaces:
lo: 127.0.0.1
eth0: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
* Sound card: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) AC97 Audio Controller (rev 03)
* Graphics card: ATI Technologies Inc RV370 5B60 [Radeon X300 (PCIE)]
* Network controller: Broadcom Corporation NetXtreme BCM5751 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express (rev 01)

Attached IDE disks:
* CD-RW drive: HL-DT-ST CD-RW/DVD-ROM GCC-4482B

Attached SCSI disks:
* ATA ST340014AS (Channel: 00 ID: 00 Lun: 00)

VLOS is a powerfull, stable and easy to use Linux distribution. The main goal of Vidalinux Desktop OS is to make Linux Operating System easier to use and administrer using the right tools for your daily work on Home or Office.
Main features:
Poweful Desktop Linux!
- Beautful look and feel
- NFS network installation supported
- Hundreds of new software titles
- Faster boot-up time
- Enhanced Portage GUI
- Two CDs or one DVD installation
- PPC platform support
- gDesklets desktop applets
Hardware Support
- New 2.6.12 Kernel
- New KDE 3.4.1
- New Gnome 2.10
- New X.org 6.8.2 for improved video support
- New GCC 3.4.3
- New anaconda graphical installer supporting lastest graphics cards
- Support for SATA and PATA hard drives
Internet Applications
- Azureus Bittorrent Client
- GnomeMeeting Video conference and VOIP/IP
- Skype Instant messenger and VOIP/IP
- Gaim compatible with IRC, AOL, ICQ, Yahoo and MSN Messenger
- Xchat IRC client
- Firestarter enhanced firewall for added security
- Gftp FTP client
- Firefox Internet browser
Improved support for the Home entertainment
- New Amarok Music Manager
- New K3b CD, DVD, VideoCD burner
- New RealPlayer 10
- New Nexiuz First person shooter game
- New Trigger OpenGL rally car racing game
- Hydrogen music drum machine
Home and Office
- New Improved Wireless support
- Improved Networking, File Sharing and Printing
- New Nvu Web Authoring and editing tool
- New Evolution Groupware Suite (Reminders, MailMinder, Calendar, Address Book)
- New Openoffice 2.0 beta3
- New Beagle desktop searching tool
- Gnucash personal finance manager
Whats New in 1.3 Stable Release:
- Updated to gcc-4.1.1
- Updated to glibc-2.4
- Updated XGL and compiz-quinstorm
- Updated xorg-x11
- Fixed KDE problems with compiz
- Updated to latest baselayout
- Kernel updated to latest vidalinux-sources
- Update to portage-2.1.1-r1