I have created a GUI using the ‘mkisofs’ and ‘IsoMaker’ tools to create bootable ISO images for AROS.

Unfortunately, although the GUI works very well, the version of mkisofs (I have compiled two versions: 1.1.3 and 1.2.5) is too old and has some flaws. I tried compiling versions 2.1 and 3 of mkisofs; I was unable to compile version 2.1, and whilst I did manage to compile version 3, it crashes. An expert in the field advised me that compiling these two versions for AROS
was too complicated and advised me not to proceed.

ISOs can also be created with Joliet, Rock Ridge and Amiga extensions; it is possible to add the AROS bootloader (.bif) to ISOs – even those created previously – and make the CDs/DVDs bootable.

ISO-Maker-GUI uses IsoMaker – a small programme I created with the help of I.A. – to generate a bootable ISO; ISO-Maker-GUI also allows you to convert an ISO to BIN/CUE.

As mentioned, the age of mkisofs brings with it certain drawbacks: it cannot create ISOs if there are empty folders or folder names containing spaces; the source files will be included. If anyone manages to compile version 3 of mkisofs or another equivalent engine, it would be most welcome.