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diff --git a/docs/installer/en/misc-params.xml b/docs/installer/en/misc-params.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..369e8cd8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/installer/en/misc-params.xml @@ -0,0 +1,241 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> +<section xmlns="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook" + xmlns:ns5="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" + xmlns:ns4="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" + xmlns:ns3="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" + xmlns:ns2="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" + xmlns:ns="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook" + xml:id="misc-params" version="5.0"> + + <info> + <title xml:id="misc-params-ti1">Summary of miscellaneous parameters</title> + </info> + + + <!-- Started by marja on 2012 03 31 --> + + <!-- NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN AND REVIEWED! --> + + <!--marja - 2012 04 15 added some text, not much, unfortunately :( --> + + <!--marja 2012-04-24 added screenshots --> + + <!--JohnR 2012-04-25 Added text as requested by Psec :-)--> + + <!--marja 2012-04-24 added 2 links to other help pages --> + + <!--marja 2012-04-24 added some text in the drakxid-configureServices and + the drakxid-miscellaneous section --> + + <!--marja 2012-04-24 corrected "Magaia" in the last paragraph --> + + <!--marja 2012-04-24 corrected para xml:id number in the last paragraph --> + + <!-- 2012-05-01 marja - added You-Cheng Hsieh's section about IBus etc. --> + + <!-- 2012-08-09 marja - replaced linkend="setupBootloaderBeginner" by linkend="setupBootloader" --> + <!--2012-12-25 marja - moved configureTimezoneUTC, selectCountry, configureServices and SecurityLevel out to separate files--> + + + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata revision="1" fileref="dx2-summary.png" width="800" align="center" + format="PNG" depth="600" xml:id="summary-im1"></imagedata> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-pa1">DrakX made smart choices for the + configuration of your system depending on the choices you made and on the + hardware DrakX detected. You can check the settings here and change them if + you want after pressing <guibutton>Configure</guibutton>.</para> + + <section xml:id="misc-params-system"> + <info> + <title xml:id="misc-params-system-ti2">System parameters</title> + </info> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa2"><guilabel>Timezone</guilabel></para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa2a">DrakX selected a + time zone for you, depending on your preferred language. You can + change it if needed. See also <xref linkend="configureTimezoneUTC"></xref></para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa3"><guilabel>Country / + Region</guilabel></para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa3a">If you are not in + the selected country, it is very important that you correct the + setting. See <xref linkend="selectCountry"></xref></para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa4"><guilabel>Bootloader</guilabel></para> + + <para revision="2" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa4a">DrakX has made + good choices for the bootloader setting.</para> + + <para revision="2" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa4b">Do not change + anything, unless you know how to configure Grub and/or Lilo</para> + + <para revision="2" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa4c">For more + information, see <xref linkend="setupBootloader"></xref></para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa5"><guilabel>User + management</guilabel></para> + + <para revision="2" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa5a">You can add extra + users here. They will each get their own <literal>/home</literal> + directories and will not be able to look in your or each other's + documents, mails, pictures and other files.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa6"><guilabel>Services</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa6a">System services + refer to those small programs which run the background (daemons). This + tool allows you to enable or disable certain tasks.</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-system-pa6b">You should check + carefully before changing anything here - a mistake may prevent your + computer from operating correctly.</para> +<para>For more information, see <xref linkend="configureServices"></xref></para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </section> + + <section xml:id="misc-params-hardware"> + + <info> + <title xml:id="misc-params-hardware-ti3">Hardware parameters</title> + </info> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa1"><guilabel>Keyboard</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa1a">This is where + you setup or change your keyboard layout which will depend on your + location, language or type of keyboard.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa2"><guilabel>Mouse</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa2a">Here you can add + or configure other pointing devices, tablets, trackballs etc.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa3"><guilabel>Sound + card</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa3a">This section + allows you to fine tune your sound card. In most cases the options + selected will work with your computer.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa4"><guilabel>Graphical + interface</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa4a">This section + allows you to configure your graphic card(s) and displays.</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-hardware-pa4b">For more + information, see <xref linkend="configureX_chooser"></xref>.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata revision="1" fileref="dx2-summaryBottom.png" align="center" width="800" + format="PNG" depth="600" xml:id="summaryBottom-im1"> + </imagedata> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </section> + + <section xml:id="misc-params-network"> + <info> + <title xml:id="misc-params-network-ti4">Network and Internet + parameters</title> + </info> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa1"><guilabel>Network</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa2">You can configure + your network here, but for network cards with non-free drivers it is + better to do that after reboot, in the <application>Mageia Control + Center</application>, after having enabled the non-free media + repositories.</para> + + <warning> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa3">When you add a + network card, do not forget to set your firewall to watch that + interface as well.</para> + </warning> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa4"><guilabel>Proxies</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa4a">A Proxy Server + acts as an intermediary between your computer and the wider internet. + This section allows you to configure your computer to utilize a proxy + service.</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-network-pa4b">You may need to + consult your systems administrator to get the parameters you need to + enter here</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </section> + + <section xml:id="misc-params-security"> + <info> + <title xml:id="misc-params-security-ti5">Security</title> + </info> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa1"><guilabel>Security + Level</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa1a">Here you set the + Security level for your computer, in most cases the default setting + (Standard) is adequate for general use.</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa1b">Check the option + which best suits your usage.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa2"><guilabel>Firewall</guilabel>:</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa2a">A firewall is + intended to be a barrier between your important data and the rascals + out there on the internet who would compromise or steal it.</para> + + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa2b">Select the + services that you wish to have access to your system. Your selections + will depend on what you use your computer for.</para> + + <warning> + <para revision="1" xml:id="misc-params-security-pa2c">Bear in mind + that allowing everything (no firewall) may be very risky.</para> + </warning> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </section> + +</section> |