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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +The Mageia documentation is available under CC BY-SA 3.0 +http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ + +Icons warning.png, tip.png and note.png are taken from +oxygen-icon-theme http://www.oxygen-icons.org/?page_id=4 and also have the +CC BY-SA 3.0 licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9ff0258 --- /dev/null +++ b/Makefile @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +PACKAGE = drakx-installer-help +VERSION = 2.10 + +HTML_FILES = acceptLicense.html \ + addUser.html \ + ask_mntpoint_s.html \ + choosePackages.html \ + diskdrake.html \ + doPartitionDisks.html \ + exitInstall.html \ + formatPartitions.html \ + index.html \ + installer.html \ + installUpdates.html \ + misc-params.html \ + resizeFATChoose.html \ + selectInstallClass.html \ + selectKeyboard.html \ + selectLanguage.html \ + selectMouse.html \ + setupBootloaderBeginner.html \ + setupBootloaderExpert.html \ + setupSCSI.html \ + setupX.html \ + takeOverHdChoose.html \ + takeOverHdConfirm.html + +PNG_FILES = draft.png \ + note.png \ + tip.png \ + warning.png + +FILES = $(HTML_FILES) $(PNG_FILES) COPYING NEWS Makefile README + +clean: + rm -f *~ \#*\# + +cleandist: clean + rm -fr $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION) $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION).tar.xz + +dir: + mkdir $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION) + +localcopy: + tar c --exclude=.svn $(FILES) | tar x -C $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION) + +tar: + tar cvYf $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION).tar.xz $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION) + rm -fr $(PACKAGE)-$(VERSION) + +dist: cleandist dir localcopy tar @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +* Thu Apr 26 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.10 +- new .HTML files (the 2012-04-26 version) +- add missing setupBootloaderExpert.html and Makefile to the Makefile tarball generator + +* Wed Apr 25 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.9 +- new .HTML files (the 2012-04-25 version) + +* Thu Apr 19 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.8 +- add Makefile to prepare a tarball +- remove images/ (no need for screenshots) + +* Wed Apr 18 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.7 +- update .HTML files (the 2012-04-18 version) + +* Mon Apr 16 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.6 +- update .HTML files (the 2012-04-16 version) +- drop unused or merged files (intro, setRoot, uninstall) + +* Wed Apr 11 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.5 +- update .HTML files (all old Mandriva files are removed) +- update COPYING and README + +* Thu Apr 5 2012 Anne Nicolas <ennael> 2.4 +- update html files + +* Sun Mar 25 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.3 +- update .HTML files (files from 2012-03-23) + +* Thu Mar 22 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.2 +- add new images: note.png tip.png and warning.png +- fix typo in README (thanks Simon Parsons) + +* Tue Mar 14 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2.1 +- add README, COPYING, NEWS +- fix missing icons + +* Tue Mar 13 2012 Kamil Rytarowski <kamil> 2 +- import reworked documentation into the Mageia SVN @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +drakx-installer-help README + + +------------ + +Packaged for Mageia by Kamil Rytarowski, March 14 2012 + + +-------------- + +Produced with the help of the Calenco CMS (http://www.calenco.com) developed by NeoDoc (http://www.neodoc.biz). + +------------------ + +This package contains the help texts for the help buttons in drakx-installer-stage2. + +-------------- + +The texts were made by: + +Barry Jackson +Claire Revillet +Claire Robinson +John Bowden +John Rye +Simon Parsons +Marja Van Waes + +------------ + + + + + diff --git a/acceptLicense.html b/acceptLicense.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7a0908e --- /dev/null +++ b/acceptLicense.html @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>License and Release Notes</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="selectLanguage.html" title="Please choose a language to use"> + <link rel="next" href="setupSCSI.html" title="Setup SCSI"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="License and Release Notes"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="acceptLicense"></a>License and Release Notes + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <div class="section" title="License Agreement"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="license"></a>License Agreement + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>Before installing <span class="application">Mageia</span>, please read the + license terms and conditions carefully. + </p> + + + <p>These terms and conditions apply to the entire + <span class="application">Mageia</span> distribution and must be accepted before + you can continue. + </p> + + + <p>To accept, simply select <span class="guilabel">Accept</span> and then click + on <span class="guibutton">Next</span>. + </p> + + + <p>If you decide not to accept these conditions, then we thank you for + looking. Clicking <span class="guibutton">Quit</span> will reboot your + computer. + </p> + + + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Release Notes"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="releaseNotes"></a>Release Notes + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + <p>To see what's new in this release of + <span class="application">Mageia</span>, click on the <span class="guibutton">Release + Notes</span> button. + </p> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/addUser.html b/addUser.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9762bd8 --- /dev/null +++ b/addUser.html @@ -0,0 +1,233 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>User and Superuser Management</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="choosePackages.html" title="Choosing packages to be installed"> + <link rel="next" href="setupX.html" title="Set up X, graphic card and monitor configuration"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="User and Superuser Management"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="addUser"></a>User and Superuser Management + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <div class="section" title="Set Administrator (root) Password:"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="root-password"></a>Set Administrator (root) + Password: + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>It is advisable for all <span class="application">Mageia</span> + installations to set a superuser or administrator's password, usually + called the <span class="emphasis"><em>root password</em></span> in Linux. As you type a + password into the top box the colour of its shield will change from red to + yellow to green depending on the strength of the password. A green shield + shows you are using a strong password. You need to repeat the same + password in the box just below the first password box, this checks that + you have not mistyped the first password by comparing them. + </p> + + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="note.png"></td> + <th align="left"><a name="givePassword"></a>Note + </th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p>All passwords are case sensitive, it is best to use a mixture of + letters (upper and lower case), numbers and other characters in a + password. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Enter a user"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="enterUser"></a>Enter a user + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>Add a user here. A user has fewer rights than the superuser (root), + but enough to surf the internet, use office applications or play games and + anything else the average user does with his computer + </p> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guibutton">Icon</span>: if you click on this button it will + change the users icon. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Real Name</span>: Insert the users real name into + this text box. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Login Name</span>: Here you enter the user login + name or let drakx use a version of the users real name. <span class="emphasis"><em>The + login name is case sensitive.</em></span></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Password</span>: In this text box you should type + in the user password. There is a shield at the end of the text box + that indicates the strength of the password. (See also <a class="xref" href="addUser.html#givePassword" title="Note">Note</a>) + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Password (again)</span>: Retype the user password + into this text box and drakx will check you have the same password in + each of the user password text boxes. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Advanced User Management"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="addUserAdvanced"></a>Advanced User Management + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>If the <span class="guibutton">advanced</span> button is clicked you are + offered a screen that allows you to edit the settings for the user you are + adding. Additionally, you can disable or enable a guest account. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p>Anything a guest with a default <span class="emphasis"><em>rbash</em></span> guest + account saves to his /home directory will be erased when he logs out. + The guest should save his important files to a USB key. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Enable guest account</span>: Here you can enable + or disable a guest account. The guest account allows a guest to log + into and use the PC, but he has more restricted access than normal + users. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Shell</span>: This drop down list allows you to + change the shell used by the user you are adding in the previous + screen, options are Bash, Dash and Sh + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">User ID</span>: Here you can set the user ID for + the user you are adding in the previous screen. This is a number. + Leave it blank unless you know what you are doing. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><span class="guilabel">Group ID</span>: This lets you set the group ID. + Also a number, usually the same one as for the user. Leave it blank + unless you know what you are doing. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/ask_mntpoint_s.html b/ask_mntpoint_s.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a78ade2 --- /dev/null +++ b/ask_mntpoint_s.html @@ -0,0 +1,130 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Choose the mount points</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="takeOverHdConfirm.html" title="Confirm hard disk to be formatted"> + <link rel="next" href="formatPartitions.html" title="Formatting"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Choose the mount points"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="ask_mntpoint_s"></a>Choose the mount points + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p>Here you see the Linux partitions that have been found on your + computer. If you don't agree with the <span class="application">DrakX</span> + suggestions, you can change the mount points. + </p> + + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="./note.png"></td> + <th align="left">Note</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p>If you change anything, make sure you still have a + <code class="literal">/</code> (root) partition. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Every partition is shown as follows: "Device" ("Capacity", "Mount + point", "Type"). + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>"Device", is made up of: "hard drive", ["hard drive + number"(letter)], "partition number" (for example, "sda5"). + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>If you have many partitions, you can choose many different mount + points from the drop down menu, such as <code class="literal">/</code>, + <code class="literal">/home</code> and <code class="literal">/var</code>. You can even make + your own mount points, for instance <code class="literal">/video</code> for a + partition where you want to store your films, or + <code class="literal">/cauldron-home</code> for the <code class="literal">/home</code> + partition of a cauldron install. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>For partitions you don't need to have access to, you can leave the + mount point field blank. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p>Choose <span class="guibutton">Previous</span> if you are not sure what to + choose, and then tick <span class="guilabel">Custom disk partitioning</span>. In + the screen that follows, you can click on a partition to see its type + and size. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <p>If you are sure the mount points are correct, click on + <span class="guibutton">Next</span>, and choose whether you only want to format the + partition(s) DrakX suggests, or more. + </p> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/choosePackages.html b/choosePackages.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b9d02ec --- /dev/null +++ b/choosePackages.html @@ -0,0 +1,172 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Choosing packages to be installed</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="diskdrake.html" title="Custom disk partitioning with DiskDrake"> + <link rel="next" href="addUser.html" title="User and Superuser Management"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Choosing packages to be installed"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="choosePackages"></a>Choosing packages to be + installed + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="choosePackages-pa1"></a>Depending on your selections here, you may + be offered further screens to fine tune your choices. + </p> + + + <div class="section" title="Desktop Selection"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="choose-graphical-env"></a>Desktop Selection + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>Choose whether you prefer to use the <span class="application">KDE</span> + or <span class="application">Gnome</span> desktop environment. Both come with a + full set of useful applications and tools. Tick + <span class="guilabel">Custom</span> if you want to use either or both, or if you + want something other than the default software choices for these desktop + environments. The LXDE desktop is lighter than the previous two, sporting + less eye candy and fewer packages installed by default. + </p> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Package Group Selection"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="choosePackagesGroups"></a>Package Group Selection + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>Packages have been sorted into groups, to make choosing what you + need on your system a lot easier. The groups are fairly self explanatory, + however more information about the content of each is available in + tool-tips which become visible as the mouse is hovered over them. + </p> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Workstation.</p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Server.</p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Graphical Environment.</p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Individual package selection: You can use this option to + manually add extra packages. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Minimal Install"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="minimal-install"></a>Minimal Install + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>You can choose a Minimal Installation by de-selecting everything in + the Package Group Selection screen. Minimal Installation is intended for + those with specific uses in mind for their Mageia, such as a server or a + specialised workstation. You will probably use this option combined with + Manual Package Selection. If you choose this installation class, then the + next screen will offer you a few useful extras to install, such as + documentation and X. + </p> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Choose individual packages"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="choosePackagesTree"></a>Choose individual + packages + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>Here you can add any extra packages to customise your + installation. + </p> + + + <p>After having made your choice, you can click on the + <span class="guibutton">floppy icon</span> at the bottom of the page to save your + choice of packages (saving to a USB key works, too). You can then use this + file to install the same packages on another system, by pressing the same + button during install and choosing to load it. + </p> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/diskdrake.html b/diskdrake.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ce296be --- /dev/null +++ b/diskdrake.html @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Custom disk partitioning with DiskDrake</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="formatPartitions.html" title="Formatting"> + <link rel="next" href="choosePackages.html" title="Choosing packages to be installed"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Custom disk partitioning with DiskDrake"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="diskdrake"></a>Custom disk partitioning with + DiskDrake + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="./warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa1"></a>If you wish to use encryption on + your <code class="literal">/</code> partition you must ensure that you have a separate <code class="literal">/boot</code> + partition. The encryption option for the <code class="literal">/boot</code> partition must NOT be set, + otherwise your system will be unbootable. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa3"></a>Adjust the layout of your disk(s) here. You can remove or create partitions, change the filesystem of a partition or change + its size and even view what is in them before you start. + + </p> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa4"></a>There is a tab for every detected hard disk or other storage device, like an USB key. For example sda, sdb and sdc if there + are three of them. + + </p> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa5"></a>Push <span class="guibutton">Clear all</span> to wipe all partitions on the selected storage device + </p> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa6"></a>For all other actions: click on the desired partition first. Then view it, or choose a filesystem and a mount point, resize + it or wipe it. + </p> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa6a"></a>Continue until you adjusted everything to your wishes. + </p> + + + <p><a name="diskdrake-pa7"></a>Click <span class="guibutton">Done</span> when you're ready. + </p> + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/doPartitionDisks.html b/doPartitionDisks.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c21edda --- /dev/null +++ b/doPartitionDisks.html @@ -0,0 +1,148 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Partitioning</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="selectKeyboard.html" title="Keyboard"> + <link rel="next" href="resizeFATChoose.html" title="Resize Windows® partition"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Partitioning"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="doPartitionDisks"></a>Partitioning + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa1"></a>In this screen you can see + the content of your hard drive(s) and see the solutions the DrakX + partitioning wizard found for where to install + <span class="application">Mageia</span>. + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa2"></a>The options available from the list below will vary + depending on your particular hard drive(s) layout and content. + </p> + + + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa3"></a></p> + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa4"></a>Use Existing Partitions + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa5"></a>If this option is available, then existing Linux compatible + partitions have been found and may be used for the + installation. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa6"></a>Use Free Space + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa7"></a>If you have unused space on your hard drive then this option + will use it for your new Mageia installation. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa8"></a>Use Free Space on a Windows Partition + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa9"></a>If you have unused space on an existing Windows partition, the + installer may offer to use it. + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa10"></a>This can be a useful way of making room for your new Mageia + installation, but is a risky operation and should be a last resort! + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa11"></a>Note that this involves shrinking the size of the Windows + partition, which is not without some risk. The partition must be + "clean", meaning that Windows must have closed down correctly the last + time it was used. It must also have been defragmented, although this is not a guarantee that all files in the partition + have been moved out of the area that is about to be used. You should check this carefully before proceeding. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa12"></a>Erase and use Entire Disk. + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa13"></a>This option will use the complete drive for Mageia. + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa14"></a>Note! This will erase ALL data on the selected hard drive. Take + care! + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa15"></a>If you intend to use part of the disk for something else, or you + already have data on the drive that you are not prepared to lose, then + do not use this option. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa16"></a>Custom + </p> + + + <p><a name="doPartitionDisks-pa17"></a>This gives you complete control over the placing of the + installation on your hard drive(s). + </p> + + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/draft.png b/draft.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..59673fe --- /dev/null +++ b/draft.png diff --git a/exitInstall.html b/exitInstall.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..578e971 --- /dev/null +++ b/exitInstall.html @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Congratulations</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="installUpdates.html" title="Updates"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Congratulations"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="exitInstall"></a>Congratulations + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="exitInstall-pa1"></a>You have finished installing + and configuring <span class="application">Mageia</span> and it is now safe to remove the installation medium and + reboot your computer. + </p> + + + <p><a name="exitInstall-pa2"></a>After reboot, in the bootloader screen, you can choose between the operating systems on your computer (if you have more than + one). + </p> + + + <p><a name="exitInstall-pa3"></a>If you didn't adjust the settings for the bootloader, your Mageia install will be automatically selected and started. + </p> + + + <p><a name="exitInstall-pa4"></a>Enjoy! + </p> + + + <p><a name="exitInstall-pa5"></a>Visit www.mageia.org if you have any questions or want to contribute to Mageia + </p> + + + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/formatPartitions.html b/formatPartitions.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2aa128b --- /dev/null +++ b/formatPartitions.html @@ -0,0 +1,85 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Formatting</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="ask_mntpoint_s.html" title="Choose the mount points"> + <link rel="next" href="diskdrake.html" title="Custom disk partitioning with DiskDrake"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Formatting"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="formatPartitions"></a>Formatting + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="formatPartitions-pa1"></a>Here you can choose which + partition(s) you wish to format. Any data on partitions <span class="emphasis"><em>not</em></span> marked for + formatting will be saved. + </p> + + + <p><a name="formatPartitions-pa2"></a>Usually at least the + partitions DrakX selected, need to be formatted + </p> + + + <p><a name="formatPartitions-pa3"></a>Click on + <span class="guibutton">Advanced</span> to choose partitions you want to check for + so called <span class="emphasis"><em>bad blocks</em></span></p> + + + <div class="tip" title="Tip" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Tip"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Tip]" src="./tip.png"></td> + <th align="left">Tip</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="formatPartitions-pa4"></a>If you're not sure you + have made the right choice, you can click on + <span class="guibutton">Previous</span>, again on <span class="guibutton">Previous</span> + and then on <span class="guibutton">Custom</span> to get back to the main screen. + In that screen you can choose to view what is in your partitions. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <p><a name="formatPartitions-pa5"></a>When you are confident + about the selection, click on <span class="guibutton">Next</span> to + continue. + </p> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/index.html b/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66b307b --- /dev/null +++ b/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,171 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Installation with DrakX</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="next" href="installer.html" title="DrakX, the Mageia installer"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + 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Agreement</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="acceptLicense.html#releaseNotes">Release Notes</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupSCSI.html">Setup SCSI</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="selectInstallClass.html">Install or Upgrade</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="selectKeyboard.html">Keyboard</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="doPartitionDisks.html">Partitioning</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="resizeFATChoose.html">Resize + <span class="application">Windows<sup>®</sup></span> partition</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="takeOverHdChoose.html">Choose hard disk to erase for + <span class="application">Mageia</span></a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="takeOverHdConfirm.html">Confirm hard disk to be + formatted</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="ask_mntpoint_s.html">Choose the mount points</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="formatPartitions.html">Formatting</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="diskdrake.html">Custom disk partitioning with + DiskDrake</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="choosePackages.html">Choosing packages to be + installed</a></span></dt> + <dd> + <dl> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="choosePackages.html#choose-graphical-env">Desktop Selection</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="choosePackages.html#choosePackagesGroups">Package Group Selection</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="choosePackages.html#minimal-install">Minimal Install</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="choosePackages.html#choosePackagesTree">Choose individual + packages</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="addUser.html">User and Superuser Management</a></span></dt> + <dd> + <dl> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="addUser.html#root-password">Set Administrator (root) + Password:</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="addUser.html#enterUser">Enter a user</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="addUser.html#addUserAdvanced">Advanced User Management</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupX.html">Set up X, graphic card and monitor + configuration</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html">Bootloader main + options</a></span></dt> + <dd> + <dl> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html#usingMageiaBootloader">Using the Mageia + bootloader</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html#usingExistingBootloader">Using an + existing bootloader</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html#advancedOptionBootloader">Bootloader + advanced option</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderExpert.html">Bootloader expert use</a></span></dt> + <dd> + <dl> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderExpert.html#addingGRUB2system">Adding a GRUB2 based system + manually</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="setupBootloaderExpert.html#usingExistingBootloaderGRUB2">Using an + existing GRUB2 bootloader</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html">Summary of miscellaneous + parameters</a></span></dt> + <dd> + <dl> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#misc-params-system">System parameters</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#misc-params-hardware">Hardware parameters</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#misc-params-network">Network and Internet + parameters</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#misc-params-security">Security</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT">Configure your + Timezone</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#drakxid-selectCountry">Select your Country / + Region</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#drakxid-configureServices">Configure your + Services</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="misc-params.html#draxid-miscellaneous">Security Level</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </dd> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="selectMouse.html">Select mouse</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="installUpdates.html">Updates</a></span></dt> + <dt><span class="section"><a href="exitInstall.html">Congratulations</a></span></dt> + </dl> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/installUpdates.html b/installUpdates.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..369786e --- /dev/null +++ b/installUpdates.html @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta 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class="application">Mageia</span> was released, some packages will have been + updated or improved. + </p> + + + <p><a name="installUpdates-pa2"></a>Choose + <span class="guilabel">yes</span> if you wish to download and install them, select + <span class="guilabel">no</span> if you don't want to do this now, or if you aren't + connected to the Internet + </p> + + + <p><a name="installUpdates-pa3"></a>Then press + <span class="guibutton">Next</span> to continue + </p> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/installer.html b/installer.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9091a20 --- /dev/null +++ b/installer.html @@ -0,0 +1,208 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>DrakX, the Mageia installer</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link 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need. + </p> + + + + + <p>If there are problems during install, then it may be necessary to use + special installation options, see <a class="xref" href="installer.html#installationOptions" title="Installation options">the section called “Installation options”</a>. + </p> + + + <div class="section" title="The installation steps"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="installationSteps"></a>The installation steps + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>The install process is divided into [a series] of steps, which can + be followed on the side panel of the screen. + </p> + + + <p>Each step has one or more screens which may also have + <span class="guibutton">Advanced</span> buttons with extra, less commonly + required, options. + </p> + + + <p>Most screens have <span class="guibutton">help</span> buttons which give + further explanations about the current step. + </p> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Installation options"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="installationOptions"></a>Installation options + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>If the installation fails then it may be necessary to try again by + using one of the extra options available by hitting the F1 key (Help) see + <a class="xref" href="installer.html#dx-welcome" title="Figure 1. Very First Installation Welcome Screen">Figure 1, “Very First Installation Welcome + Screen”</a></p> + + + <p>This will open the following text based help.</p> + + + + + <div class="section" title="Installation problems and possible solutions"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h4 class="title"><a name="installationProblems"></a>Installation problems and + possible solutions + </h4> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="section" title="No graphical interface"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h5 class="title"><a name="noX"></a>No graphical interface + </h5> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>After the initial screen you did not reach the language + selection screen. This can happen with some graphic cards and + older systems. Try using low resolution by typing "vgalo" at the + prompt. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>If the hardware is very old, a graphical installation may be + impossible. In this case it is worth trying a text mode + installation. To use this, type <code class="code">text</code> at the prompt. + <span class="emphasis"><em>Note: this mode may not work in Mageia + 2.</em></span></p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Install freezes"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h5 class="title"><a name="installFreezes"></a>Install freezes + </h5> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>If the system appears to freeze during the installation, this + may be a problem with hardware detection. In this case the automatic + detection of hardware may be bypassed and dealt with later. To try + this, type "noauto" at the prompt. This option may also be combined + with the previous options if necessary. + </p> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Kernel options"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h5 class="title"><a name="kernelOptions"></a>Kernel options + </h5> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p>These will rarely be needed, but in some cases the hardware may + report the available RAM incorrectly. To specify this manually, you + can use the mem=xxxM parameter, where xxx is the correct amount of + RAM. e.g. "mem=256M" would specify 256MB of RAM. + </p> + + </div> + + </div> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/misc-params.html b/misc-params.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f5cd96 --- /dev/null +++ b/misc-params.html @@ -0,0 +1,534 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Summary of miscellaneous parameters</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="setupBootloaderExpert.html" title="Bootloader expert use"> + <link rel="next" href="selectMouse.html" title="Select mouse"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Summary of miscellaneous parameters"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="misc-params"></a>Summary of miscellaneous + parameters + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="misc-params-pa1"></a>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 <span class="guibutton">Configure</span>. + </p> + + + <div class="section" title="System parameters"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="misc-params-system"></a>System parameters + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa2"></a><span class="guilabel">Timezone</span></p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa2a"></a>DrakX selected a + time zone for you, depending on your preferred language. You can + change it if needed. See also <a class="xref" href="misc-params.html#drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT" title="Configure your Timezone">the section called “Configure your + Timezone”</a></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa3"></a><span class="guilabel">Country / + Region</span></p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa3a"></a>If you are not in + the selected country, it is very important that you correct the + setting. See <a class="xref" href="misc-params.html#drakxid-selectCountry" title="Select your Country / Region">the section called “Select your Country / + Region”</a></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa4"></a><span class="guilabel">Bootloader</span></p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa4a"></a>DrakX has made + good choices for the bootloader setting. + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa4b"></a>Do not change + anything, unless you know how to configure Grub and/or Lilo + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa4c"></a>For more information, see <a class="xref" href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html" title="Bootloader main options">the section called “Bootloader main + options”</a></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa5"></a><span class="guilabel">User + management</span></p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa5a"></a>You can add extra + users here. They will each get their own <code class="literal">/home</code> + directories and will not be able to look in your or each other's + documents, mails, pictures and other files. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa6"></a><span class="guilabel">Services</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa6a"></a>System services + refer to those small programs which run the background (daemons). This + tool allows you to enable or disable certain tasks. + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-system-pa6b"></a>You should check + carefully before changing anything here - a mistake may prevent your + computer from operating correctly. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Hardware parameters"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="misc-params-hardware"></a>Hardware parameters + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa1"></a><span class="guilabel">Keyboard</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa1a"></a>This is where + you setup or change your keyboard layout which will depend on your + location, language or type of keyboard. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa2"></a><span class="guilabel">Mouse</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa2a"></a>Here you can add + or configure other pointing devices, tablets, trackballs etc. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa3"></a><span class="guilabel">Sound + card</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa3a"></a>This section + allows you to fine tune your sound card. In most cases the options + selected will work with your computer. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa4"></a><span class="guilabel">Graphical + interface</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa4a"></a>This section + allows you to configure your graphic card(s) and displays. + </p> + + + + <p><a name="misc-params-hardware-pa4b"></a>For more information, see <a class="xref" href="setupX.html" title="Set up X, graphic card and monitor configuration">the section called “Set up X, graphic card and monitor + configuration”</a>. + </p> + + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + + + <div class="section" title="Network and Internet parameters"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="misc-params-network"></a>Network and Internet + parameters + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa1"></a><span class="guilabel">Network</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa2"></a>You can configure + your network here, but for network cards with non-free drivers it is + better to do that after reboot, in the <span class="application">Mageia Control + Center</span>, after having enabled the non-free media + repositories. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa3"></a>When you add a + network card, do not forget to set your firewall to watch that + interface as well. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa4"></a><span class="guilabel">Proxies</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa4a"></a>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. + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-network-pa4b"></a>You may need to + consult your systems administrator to get the parameters you need to + enter here + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Security"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="misc-params-security"></a>Security + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa1"></a><span class="guilabel">Security + Level</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa1a"></a>Here you set the + Security level for your computer, in most cases the default setting + (Standard) is adequate for general use. + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa1b"></a>Check the option + which best suits your usage. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa2"></a><span class="guilabel">Firewall</span>: + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa2a"></a>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. + </p> + + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa2b"></a>Select the + services that you wish to have access to your system. You selections + will depend on what you use your computer for. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="misc-params-security-pa2c"></a>Bear in mind + that allowing everything (no firewall) may be very risky. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Configure your Timezone"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT"></a>Configure your + Timezone + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT-pa1"></a>Choose your + time zone by choosing your country or a city close to you in the same time + zone. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT-pa2"></a>In next + screen you can choose to set your hardware clock to local time or to GMT, + also known as UTC. + </p> + + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="note.png"></td> + <th align="left">Note</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureTimezoneGMT-pa3"></a>If you have + more than one operating system on your computer, make sure they are all + set to local time, or all to UTC/GMT. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Select your Country / Region"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="drakxid-selectCountry"></a>Select your Country / + Region + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="drakxid-selectCountry-pa1"></a>Select your country + or region. This is important for all kinds of settings, like the currency + and wireless regulatory domain. Setting the wrong country can lead to not + being able to use a Wireless network. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-selectCountry-pa2"></a>If your country + isn't in the list, click the <span class="guilabel">Other Countries</span> button + and choose your country / region there. + </p> + + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="note.png"></td> + <th align="left">Note</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="drakxid-selectCountry-pa3"></a>If your country is + only in the <span class="guilabel">Other Countries</span> list, after clicking + <span class="guibutton">OK</span> it may seem a country from the first list was + chosen. Please ignore this, DrakX will follow your real choice. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Configure your Services"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="drakxid-configureServices"></a>Configure your + Services + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureServices-pa1"></a>Here you can set which services should (not) start when you boot your system. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureServices-pa2"></a>There are four groups, click on the triangle before a group to expand it and see all services in it. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureServices-pa3"></a>The setting DrakX chose are usually good. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureServices-pa4"></a>If you highlight a service, some information about it is shown in the info box below. + </p> + + + <p><a name="drakxid-configureServices-pa5"></a>Only change things when you know very well what you are doing. + </p> + + + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Security Level"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="draxid-miscellaneous"></a>Security Level + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="draxid-miscellaneous-pa1"></a>You can adjust your security level here. + </p> + + <p><a name="draxid-miscellaneous-pa2"></a>Leave the default settings as they are, if you don't know what to choose. + </p> + + <p><a name="draxid-miscellaneous-pa3"></a>After install, it will always be possible to adjust your security settings in the <span class="guilabel">Security</span> part of the Mageia Control Center. + </p> + + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/note.png b/note.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..8f3a936 --- /dev/null +++ b/note.png diff --git a/resizeFATChoose.html b/resizeFATChoose.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..57efc33 --- /dev/null +++ b/resizeFATChoose.html @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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If no suitable keyboard is found it will default + to a US keyboard layout. + </p> + + + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="selectKeyboard-pa2"></a>Make sure that the + selection is correct or choose another keyboard layout. If you don't + know which layout your keyboard has, look in the specifications that + came with your system, or ask the computer vendor. There may even be a + label on the keyboard that identifies the layout. You can also look + here: <a class="ulink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout" target="_top">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout</a></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="selectKeyboard-pa3"></a>If your keyboard isn't in + the list shown, click on <span class="guibutton">More</span> to get a full list, + and select your keyboard there. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="selectKeyboard-pa5"></a>After choosing a + keyboard from the <span class="guibutton">More</span> dialog, you'll return + to the first keyboard choice dialog and it will seem as though a + keyboard from that screen was chosen. You can safely ignore this + anomaly and continue the installation: Your keyboard is the one you + chose from the full list. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="selectKeyboard-pa4"></a>If you choose a keyboard + based on non-Latin characters, you will see an extra dialog screen + asking how you would prefer to switch between the Latin and non-Latin + keyboard layouts + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/selectLanguage.html b/selectLanguage.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8bd866e --- /dev/null +++ b/selectLanguage.html @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Please choose a language to use</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="installer.html" title="DrakX, the Mageia installer"> + <link rel="next" href="acceptLicense.html" title="License and Release Notes"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Please choose a language to use"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="selectLanguage"></a>Please choose a language to use + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p>Select your preferred language, by first expanding the list for your + continent. <span class="application">Mageia</span> will use this selection during + the installation and for your installed system. + </p> + + + <p>If it is likely that you will require several languages installed on + your system, for yourself or other users, then you should use the + <span class="guibutton">Multiple languages</span> button to add them now. It will be + difficult to add extra language support after installation. + </p> + + + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p>Even if you choose more than one language, you must first choose one + of them as your preferred language in the first language screen. It will + also be marked as chosen in the multiple languages screen . + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>If your keyboard language is not the same as your preferred + language, then it is advisable to install the language of your keyboard + as well. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>Mageia uses UTF-8 (Unicode) support by default. This may be + disabled in the "multiple languages" screen if you know that it is + inappropriate for your language. Disabling UTF-8 applies to all + installed languages. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p>You can change the language of your system after installation in + the Mageia Control Center -> System -> Manage localization for + your system. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/selectMouse.html b/selectMouse.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..81082fa --- /dev/null +++ b/selectMouse.html @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Select mouse</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="misc-params.html" title="Summary of miscellaneous parameters"> + <link rel="next" href="installUpdates.html" title="Updates"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Select mouse"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="selectMouse"></a>Select mouse + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="selectMouse-pa1"></a>If you are not happy with how your mouse responds, you can select a different one here. + </p> + + + <p><a name="selectMouse-pa2"></a>Usually, <span class="guilabel">Universal</span> - <span class="guilabel">Any PS/2 and USB mice</span> is a good choice. + </p> + + + <p><a name="selectMouse-pa3"></a>Select <span class="guilabel">Universal</span> - <span class="guilabel">Force evdev</span> to configure the buttons that do not work on a mouse with six or more buttons. + </p> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/setupBootloaderBeginner.html b/setupBootloaderBeginner.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..00181c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupBootloaderBeginner.html @@ -0,0 +1,236 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Bootloader main options</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="setupX.html" title="Set up X, graphic card and monitor configuration"> + <link rel="next" href="setupBootloaderExpert.html" title="Bootloader expert use"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Bootloader main options"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner"></a>Bootloader main + options + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa1"></a>If you prefer + different bootloader settings to those chosen automatically by the + installer, you can change them here. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa2"></a>You may already have + another operating system on your machine, in which case you need to decide + whether to add Mageia to your existing bootloader, or allow Mageia to create + a new one. + </p> + + + <div class="tip" title="Tip" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Tip"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Tip]" src="tip.png"></td> + <th align="left">Tip</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa3"></a>The Mageia + graphical menu is nice :) + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Using the Mageia bootloader"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="usingMageiaBootloader"></a>Using the Mageia + bootloader + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa4"></a>By default Mageia + writes a new GRUB bootloader into the MBR (Master Boot Record) of your + first hard drive. If you already have other operating systems installed, + Mageia attempts to add them to your new Mageia boot menu. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa5"></a>This works + correctly in the majority of cases for Linux and + <span class="application">Windows<sup>®</sup></span> + systems. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa6"></a>Linux systems + which use the GRUB2 bootloader (e.g. more recent Debian/Ubuntu + derivatives) are not currently supported and will not be recognised. One + possible solution for this is to follow the steps explained here <a class="xref" href="setupBootloaderExpert.html#addingGRUB2system" title="Adding a GRUB2 based system manually">the section called “Adding a GRUB2 based system + manually”</a> before installing Mageia next to such a + system, however there is no guarantee. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa6a"></a>If you are + already installing Mageia without having taken those steps, (and do not + already know the GRUB2 version and/or it's root partition) then install + the Mageia bootloader in the root partition for now (see next section), + and inspect your GRUB2 based system after rebooting at the end of the + installation. Note that you will not yet be able to boot Mageia, however + you will be able to use the Mageia install DVD to perform a quick + "upgrade install" at a later date to correctly install the bootloader to + the MBR. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Using an existing bootloader"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="usingExistingBootloader"></a>Using an + existing bootloader + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa46"></a>If you decide to + use an existing bootloader then you will need to remember to STOP at the + summary page during the installation and click the Bootloader + <span class="guibutton">Configure</span> button, which will allow you to change + the bootloader install location. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa47"></a>Do not select a + device e.g."sda", or you will overwrite your existing MBR. You must select + the root partition that you chose during the partitioning phase earlier + e.g. sda7. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa48"></a>To be clear, sda + is a device, sda7 is a partition. + </p> + + + <div class="tip" title="Tip" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Tip"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Tip]" src="tip.png"></td> + <th align="left">Tip</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa48a"></a>Go to tty2 + with Ctrl+Alt+F2 and type <code class="literal">df</code> to check where your + <code class="literal">/</code> (root) partition is. Ctrl+Alt+F7 takes you back to + the installer screen. + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa49"></a>The exact + procedure for adding your Mageia system to an existing bootloader is + beyond the scope of this help, however in most cases it will involve + running the relevant bootloader installation program which should detect + and add it automatically. See the documentation for the operating system + in question. + </p> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Bootloader advanced option"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="advancedOptionBootloader"></a>Bootloader + advanced option + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderBeginner-pa52"></a>If you have very + limited disk space for the <code class="literal">/</code> partition that contains + <code class="literal">/tmp</code>, click on <span class="guibutton">Advanced</span> and + check the box for <span class="guilabel">Clean /tmp at each boot</span>. This helps + to maintain some free space. + </p> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/setupBootloaderExpert.html b/setupBootloaderExpert.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4f3a22 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupBootloaderExpert.html @@ -0,0 +1,350 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Bootloader expert use</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html" title="Bootloader main options"> + <link rel="next" href="misc-params.html" title="Summary of miscellaneous parameters"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Bootloader expert use"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="setupBootloaderExpert"></a>Bootloader expert use + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa1"></a>If you haven't done so + yet, please read <a class="xref" href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html" title="Bootloader main options">the section called “Bootloader main + options”</a> first. + </p> + + + <div class="section" title="Adding a GRUB2 based system manually"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="addingGRUB2system"></a>Adding a GRUB2 based system + manually + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa7"></a>A GRUB2 based system + may be added to the Mageia boot menu as follows: + </p> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa8"></a>Boot into the + system in question. In order to determine the GRUB2 version run the + following command in a terminal: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa9"></a><code class="literal">sudo + grub-install --version</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa10"></a>or if that + fails try: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa11"></a><code class="literal">sudo + grub2-install --version</code></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa12"></a>If this returns + "GNU GRUB version 0.97" (possibly with a custom suffix), then it is + using GRUB (otherwise called GRUB legacy) not GRUB2 and your system + should be correctly identified by Mageia during installation and added + automatically to the menu. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa15"></a>If this returns + (GRUB) 1.98 or 1.99 or 2.xx, then you are using GRUB2. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa16"></a>Make a note of + the version and enter this command to identify the root + partition: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa17"></a><code class="literal">df -h + / |(read; awk '{print $1; exit}')</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa18"></a>This will + output something like : + </p> + + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa20"></a><code class="literal">/dev/sdb11</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa21"></a>sdb11 is the + root partition - make a note of it. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa22"></a>Now check that + the /boot folder is in the same partition by entering the following + command: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa23"></a><code class="literal">df -h + /boot |(read; awk '{print $1; exit}')</code></p> + + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa25"></a>If the /boot + partition is different to the root partition then make a note and use + the /boot partition in the "root" line when editing menu.lst + below. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa26"></a>You can now + shut down the system and install Mageia. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa27"></a>In your new + running Mageia system, open a terminal and as root edit the file + /boot/grub/menu.lst as follows: + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa28"></a>To become root + use: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa29"></a><code class="literal">su + -</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa30"></a>(enter root + password) + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa31"></a>To open the + file in an editor use: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa32"></a><code class="literal">kwrite + /boot/grub/menu.lst</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa33"></a>(replace + "kwrite" with "gedit" if you are using Gnome) + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa34"></a>Add the + following entry for your (e.g. Ubuntu) system, possibly as the second + stanza. The position the item appears in the menu will depend on its + position in the file: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa35"></a><code class="literal">title + Ubuntu</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa36"></a><code class="literal">root + (hd1,10)</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa37"></a><code class="literal">kernel + /boot/grub/core.img</code></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="note.png"></td> + <th align="left">Note</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa42"></a>In the second + line, "hd1" means the second hard drive, the "10" indicates the 11th + partition. Drives and partitions in Mageia's legacy GRUB count from + zero. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa43"></a>Therefore: + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa44"></a><code class="literal">sdb11 = + (hd1,10)</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa45"></a><code class="literal">sda1 + = (hd0,0)</code></p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa38"></a>If the GRUB2 + version is 2.xx then change the last line to : + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa39"></a><code class="literal">kernel + /boot/grub/i386-pc/core.img</code></p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa40"></a>If you needed + to use "grub2-install" earlier then change <code class="literal">"grub"</code> + to <code class="literal">"grub2"</code> in the last line. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa40a"></a>If /boot was + on a separate partition, then remove <code class="literal">"/boot"</code> from + the last line. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa41"></a>Save the file + and re-boot. You should now see your "Ubuntu" entry in the menu and be + able to boot from it. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + + + <div class="section" title="Using an existing GRUB2 bootloader"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h3 class="title"><a name="usingExistingBootloaderGRUB2"></a>Using an + existing GRUB2 bootloader + </h3> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa49a"></a>If you didn't read + the general part about using an existing bootloader yet, do so now. See + <a class="xref" href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html#usingExistingBootloader" title="Using an existing bootloader">the section called “Using an + existing bootloader”</a></p> + + + <div class="note" title="Note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Note"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Note]" src="note.png"></td> + <th align="left">Note</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa50"></a>There is a known + bug in OS-prober used during GRUB2 installation in some older versions + of Debian/Ubuntu that incorrectly creates grub.cfg when adding Mageia + (or Mandriva) systems. This is simple to work around and details of a + fix can be found in the Mageia forum here: + https://forums.mageia.org/en/viewtopic.php?p=13547#p13547 + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupBootloaderExpert-pa51"></a>To make the fix + permanent so that it will survive an Ubuntu kernel update, the Mageia + entry should be added to <code class="literal">/etc/grub.d/40_custom</code></p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/setupSCSI.html b/setupSCSI.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..194a0e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupSCSI.html @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Setup SCSI</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="acceptLicense.html" title="License and Release Notes"> + <link rel="next" href="selectInstallClass.html" title="Install or Upgrade"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Setup SCSI"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="setupSCSI"></a>Setup SCSI + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="setupSCSI-pa1"></a>DrakX usually detects hard + disks correctly. It may not however detect some older SCSI drive + controllers and therefore fail to install the required drivers. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupSCSI-pa2"></a>If this happens, you will need to + manually tell Drakx which SCSI drive(s) you have. + </p> + + + <p><a name="setupSCSI-pa3"></a>DrakX should then be able + to configure the drive(s) correctly. + </p> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/setupX.html b/setupX.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bd206a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupX.html @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Set up X, graphic card and monitor configuration</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="addUser.html" title="User and Superuser Management"> + <link rel="next" href="setupBootloaderBeginner.html" title="Bootloader main options"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Set up X, graphic card and monitor configuration"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="setupX"></a>Set up X, graphic card and monitor + configuration + </h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <p><a name="setupX-pa1"></a>No matter which graphical environment + (also known as desktop environment) you chose for this install of + <span class="application">Mageia</span>, they are all based on a graphical user + interface system called <acronym class="acronym">X-Windows</acronym>, or simply + <acronym class="acronym">X</acronym>. So in order for <acronym class="acronym">KDE</acronym>, + <acronym class="acronym">Gnome</acronym>, <acronym class="acronym">LXDE</acronym> or any other graphical + environment to work well, the following <acronym class="acronym">X</acronym> settings need + to be correct. Choose the correct settings if you can see that + <span class="application">DrakX</span> didn't make a choice, or if you think the + choice is incorrect. + </p> + + + <div class="itemizedlist"> + <ul class="itemizedlist"> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa2"></a><span class="emphasis"><em><span class="guibutton">Graphic + card</span></em></span>: Choose your card from the list if + needed. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa3"></a><span class="emphasis"><em><span class="guibutton">Monitor</span></em></span>: + You can choose <span class="guilabel">Plug'n Play</span> when applicable, or + choose your monitor from the <span class="guilabel">Vendor</span> or + <span class="guilabel">Generic</span> list. Choose <span class="guilabel">Custom</span> if + you prefer to manually set the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of + your monitor. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa3a"></a>Incorrect refresh rates may + damage your monitor + </p> + + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa4"></a><span class="emphasis"><em><span class="guibutton">Resolution</span></em></span>: + Set the desired resolution and color depth of your monitor here. + </p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa5"></a><span class="emphasis"><em><span class="guibutton">Test</span></em></span>: + The test button does not always appear during install. If the button is + there, you can control your settings by pressing it. If you see a + question asking you whether your settings are correct, you can answer + "yes", and the settings will be kept. If you don't see anything, you'll + return to the configuration screen and be able to reconfigure everything + until the test is good. <span class="emphasis"><em>Make sure your settings are on the + safe side if the test button isn't available</em></span></p> + + </li> + <li class="listitem"> + + <p><a name="setupX-pa6"></a><span class="emphasis"><em><span class="guibutton">Options</span></em></span>: + Here you can choose to enable or disable various options. + </p> + + </li> + </ul> + </div> + + </div> + </body> +</html> diff --git a/takeOverHdChoose.html b/takeOverHdChoose.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dc4efda --- /dev/null +++ b/takeOverHdChoose.html @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +<html> + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> + + <title>Choose hard disk to erase for Mageia</title> + <meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"> + <link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="up" href="index.html" title="Installation with DrakX"> + <link rel="prev" href="resizeFATChoose.html" title="Resize Windows® partition"> + <link rel="next" href="takeOverHdConfirm.html" title="Confirm hard disk to be formatted"><style xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/transitional" type="text/css"> + <!-- + body { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + table { font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px } + --></style></head> + <body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"> + <div lang="" class="section" title="Choose hard disk to erase for Mageia"> + <div class="titlepage"> + <div> + <div> + <h2 class="title"><a name="takeOverHdChoose"></a>Choose hard disk to erase for + <span class="application">Mageia</span></h2> + </div> + </div> + </div> + + + + + + + + <p><a name="takeOverHdChoose-pa1"></a>Select the hard disk that + should be formatted to install <span class="application">Mageia</span>. + </p> + + + <div class="warning" title="Warning" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"> + <table border="0" summary="Warning"> + <tr> + <td rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" width="25"><img alt="[Warning]" src="warning.png"></td> + <th align="left">Warning</th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td align="left" valign="top"> + + <p><a name="takeOverHdChoose-pa2"></a>Be sure to select the + correct hard disk. All data on the selected disk will be lost. 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