Re: Windows Distro [summary]

[Javier Fernandez-Sanguino <jfernandez () germinus com>]

Eliah Kagan wrote:

> Javier Fernandez-Sanguino wrote:
>
> > As for the Microsoft world, for one, have not seen any. The Windows
> > EULA forbids this kind of stuff so I don't believe you'll find it,
> > unless Microsoft himself develops a live-CD like or somebody risks
> > legal action from Microsoft by putting up a live-CD version of its OS.
>
>
> Just a point of clarification here, the Windows EULA does not forbid
> making a Windows LiveCD. If you make a Windows LiveCD and distribute
> it, then that would violate the EULA and invite legal action from
> Microsoft, just as if you distribute images of the Microsoft Windows
> install disc, you're violating the EULA (or, if you haven't agreed to
> the EULA, you're still violating Microsoft's copyright) and inviting
> legal action from Microsoft.

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This, and all the reasoning below is correct. Since the submitter 
requested information of Knoppix-like live-cds I just let him know 
that he will not find them available. You *can* make them through the 
use of Bart-PE like everybody else pointed out here, but you *cannot* 
distribute them. So, as a summary:

Q1: ¿Can I find security-oriented Windows-based Live-CD images like 
Knoppix STD or Auditor out there?

A: Not probable, if you do find them they are in violation of 
Microsoft's copyright and/or Windows' EULA. If you find any and use it 
you are violating those too.

Q2: ¿Can I make a security-oriented Live-CD based in the Windows OS 
similar to Knoppix (which is Debian-based) or Auditor (which is 
Knoppix based)?

A: Yes, you can use BartPE (http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/) or WinPE 
(http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/benefits/winpe.mspx) 
for this. You will need a legal copy of the Windows install disks and 
will need a separate license for every Live-CD copy you make and wish 
to run simultaneously.
There are also some limitations on what you can do, see 
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/#legal

Q3: ¿Can I distribute the security-oriented Live-CD I made with BartPE 
for others to use?
A: No, see Q1

HTH

Javier