The Template Builder
======================

(applies also to the netvm builder)

1) get a clean image of a Linux install (e.g. by using virt-install) NOTE: We
assume that the image will have a two-partition layout:

img1 <--- the root fs (/)
img2 <--- the swap

2) update symlinks in rpms_to_install so that they point to the current version
of rpms to install

3) Now, you can "qubeize" the image. This must be done as root. E.g.:

# ./qubeize_image clean_images/some_image.img f12-x64-compact

4) Make sure the symlinks in vm_kernels point to correct kernel and initramfs
files.

4a) In order to prepare a patched initramfs file, use the
patch_appvm_initramfs.sh program that is installed as part of
qubes-core-dom0.rpm:

# /usr/lib/qubes/patch_appvm_initramfs.sh \
	<original_initrafms> \
	 <filename_for_patched_initramfs> \
	 /abs_path/vm-initramfs-patches/qubes_cow_setup.sh 


4b) Manually adjust the appmenus

5) Finally, build the Template RPM (do it as normal user, not root), e.g.: 

$./build_rpm <name>

The resulting rpm is stored in rpm/noarch directory.