OpenSuperClone-Live (OSC-Live) v.25.09.14

OSC-Live is a Linux live OS designed for running OpenSuperClone (a fork of HDDSuperClone). This project is intended to serve as a modern replacement for "HDDLiveCD", the live OS that shipped with the original HDDSC project.

Included Software:

• OpenSuperClone v.2.5.0
• OSCViewer v.2.5.0
• DMDE v4.2.4 Free Demo
• gsmartcontrol / smartmontools
• nvme-cli
• hdparm
• gparted
• fdisk
• gdisk
• ghex
• gddrescue
• ddrutility
• sleuthkit
• ntfs-3g
• exfat-fuse
• exfat-utils
• hfsplus
• hfsutils
• hfsprogs
• gnome-disk-utility
• vlc
• QDiskInfo

Change log

v.25.09.14:

Base OS:

• Updated to Xubuntu 24.04 LTS (from 20.04)
• Updated to Linux kernel 6.8.0-79

OpenSuperClone:

• Updated to version 2.5.0 Stable

Secure Boot Fixes:

• Updated bootloaders in /EFI/BOOT/ to include SHIM v.15.8 to resolve a Secure Boot error caused by an Aug. 2024 update to Microsoft's Secure Boot Forbidden Signature Database
• Added self-signed copy of "oscdriver.ko" to /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/updates/dkms/
• Added script "ENROLL SECURE BOOT KEYS" to the Desktop. (After enrolling the MOK key, OSC's Virtual Driver and Direct Modes can function in secure boot mode.)
• Added script "REMOVE SECURE BOOT KEYS" to the Desktop. (To delete the secure boot key from the UEFI when finished.)

Other Changes:

• Added package gnome-disk-utility
• Added package vlc
• Added AppImage QDiskInfo
• Added more launchers to the desktop for useful programs
• Removed some unnecessary packages

v.24.08.02:

Initial release

Notes:

The live OS filesystem is read-only / non-persistent by default. Any files saved to the "OS drive" will be lost upon shutdown. Project files, disk images, etc. should be saved to a secondary / external storage device that is different from your boot drive. Even if the live USB has been configured with a persistence file, changes may not be correctly written if the OS is not shut down cleanly (e.g. crashes).

This operating system is designed to be used as a live OS, and not permanently installed. As such, the Ubiquity Installer is removed by default. Attempting to install the OS may cause unforeseen changes to packages or config files that negatively impact the functionality and reliability of this software.