live-boot and live-boot-initramfs-tools on live USB?

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      (Two reasons for posting these questions:
      (1) If someone is uncertain about they need to install these packages and (2) because I am wondering whether they could be involved somehow with a problem I am having with a live USB.)

      This packages are used to enable booting and build an initramfs on a live system.

      After booting my live antix-21 net install, I notice that they aren’t installed, although they are in the repos.

      I assume two things:

      (1) They are available in the repos for someone who wants to BUILD a bootable live USB and

      (2) That in an existing live USB, they only function during the boot process. So, as long as the system boots to a prompt, they have done their job and won’t be involved in any other initramfs changes to that live USB.

      Seeking confirmation of this or clarification as to where I am incorrect. I have looked at the live Debian project and just didn’t find this specifically stated.

      stevesr0

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        antiX uses its own live boot system so the ones you refer to are not needed.

        Philosophers have interpreted the world in many ways; the point is to change it.

        antiX with runit - leaner and meaner.

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          Wow, thanks, anticapitalista.

          That is an EXCELLENT clarification.

          stevesr0

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