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23 changes: 16 additions & 7 deletions README.md
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ghostbsd-build (Greenfield)
ghostbsd-build
==============
Live media creator for GhostBSD distribution

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## Features
* Build GhostBSD from packages
* Multiple desktop environments (Mate, XFCE, Gershwin, Plasma, and more)
* Multiple desktop environments (Mate, XFCE, Gershwin, and KDE Plasma 6)
* Hybrid DVD/USB image
* Configurable ZFS memory management for build optimization
* Gzip compression support for smaller system images
* Enhanced error handling and debugging

## Graphics support
* Compatible with VirtualBox, VMware, NVIDIA graphics out of the box
* Compatible with VirtualBox, VMware, NVIDIA graphics out of box
* SCFB support with automatic best resolution for UEFI enabled systems with Intel/AMD graphics

## System requirements
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```
./build.sh -d xfce -b release
```
#### (Option) To build GhostBSD with __KDE Plasma 6__ as default desktop
```
./build.sh -d plasma -b unstable
```

#### To build GhostBSD with __Gershwin__ as default desktop
```
./build.sh -d gershwin -b release
```

#### To build GhostBSD with __Kde Plasma 6__ as default desktop
```
.build.sh -d plasma -b unstable
```

## Build options

#### ZFS Memory Control
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./build.sh -h
```

## Build process enhancements

* **Memory requirement increase**: Builds now require 8GB minimum memory for reliable operation
* **Smart ZFS tuning**: Automatic host ZFS ARC optimization during builds with full restoration
* **Gzip compression**: System images are compressed for faster boot times and smaller ISOs
* **Enhanced error handling**: Better debugging output and recovery from common build failures
* **Login.conf fixes**: Prevents cap_mkdb errors during package installation

## Burn an image to cd:
```
cdrecord /usr/local/ghostbsd-build/iso/GhostBSD-25.02-R14.3p2.iso
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usbhid_load="YES"
# For UTouch Support
utouch_load="YES"

# GhostBSD Additional System Configuration
rc_system="bsdrc"
crypto_load="YES"
aesni_load="YES"
geom_eli_load="YES"

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