3. License Terms of the Distribution

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Before continuing, you should carefully read the terms of the + license. It covers the entire Mageia distribution. If you + agree with all the terms it contains, select Accept and + click on Next. If not, clicking on + Quit will reboot your computer. +

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	Tip
	+ + If you are curious about any + technical changes which have occurred in the distribution since the last + release, you can click on the Release Notes button + to display them. + + +

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16. Adding a User
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16. Adding a User +

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+ + + + + +

GNU/Linux is a + multi-user system which means each user can have his or her own + preferences, own files and so on. But unlike root, who is the system + administrator, the users you add at this point won't be authorized to + change anything except their own files and their own + configurations, protecting the system from unintentional or + malicious changes which could have a serious impact on it. +

+ + + + +

You will have to create at + least one regular user for yourself — this is the account + which you should use for routine, day-to-day usage. Although it's + very easy to log in as root to do anything and + everything, it may also be very dangerous! A very simple mistake + could mean that your system won't work any more. If you make a + serious mistake as a regular user, the worst that can happen is that + you'll lose some information, but you won't affect the entire + system. +

+ + +

The first field asks + you for a real name. DrakX will use the first word you type + in this field and copy it, all in lowercase, to the Login + name field, which is the name this user will enter to log + on to the system. You can override it and change the Login + Name. The next step is to enter a password. From a + security point of view, a non-privileged (regular) user's password + is not as crucial as the root password, but + that's no reason to neglect it by making it blank or too simple: + after all, your files could be the ones at + risk. +

+ + +

Once you click on + Accept user you can add other users. Add a user + for each one of your friends, your father, your sister, etc. Click + Next when you're finished adding users. +

+ + + + +

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	Tip
	+ + Clicking the + Advanced button allows you to change the + default `shell` for that user + (bash by default). + + +

+ + + + +

+ + + +

When you're finished adding + users, you'll be asked to choose a user who will be automatically + logged into the system when the computer boots up. If you're + interested in that feature (and don't care much about security), + choose the desired user (if more than one regular user is defined) + and select a window manager, then click on + Next. If you're not interested in this + feature, uncheck the Do you want to use this + feature? box. +

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11. Choosing Mount Points
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11. Choosing Mount Points +

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Listed here are the existing Linux + partitions detected on your hard drive. You can keep the choices + made by the wizard, since they are good for most common + installations. If you make any changes, you must at least define a + root partition (/). Do not choose too small a partition or you will not be able to install enough software. In most cases it is best to also + create a /home partition, to store your data on (only possible if you + have more than one Linux partition available). +

+ + +

Each partition is listed + as follows: "Device", "Capacity", "Mount point","Type". +

+ + +

"Device", is structured: "hard drive type", "hard drive number", "partition number" (for example, "sda5"). +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ You can switch to tty 2 with ctrl+alt+F2 and type df to view the partitions if you're not sure installer's choice is correct + and then switch back to the installer screen with ctrl+alt+F7 + +

+ + +

When the mount points are correct, or corrected, click Next. You'll then be given the choice to format one or more of the partitions you just chose to install Mageia on. Usually, formatting + / and saving /home (if the same partition was your /home before), is a good choice. +

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14. Choose Packages to Install +

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Depending on the + installation media you are currently using, you may be first asked + to select the CDs you actually have at hand. +

+ + +

14.1. Choose Package + Groups to Install +

+ + + +

+ + +

It's now time to + specify which programs you wish to install on your system. There + are thousands of packages available for Mandriva Linux, and to + make it simpler to manage, they have been placed into groups of + similar applications. +

+ + + + +

Mandriva Linux sorts package groups into + categories. You can mix and match applications from the various + categories, so a Workstation installation can + still have applications from the Server + category installed. +

+ + +

+ +
Workstation: + if you plan to use your machine as a workstation, select one or + more of the groups in this category. The special + LSB group will configure your system so that + it complies as much as possible with the Linux Standard Base + Project specifications. +
+ +
+ +
Server: + if your machine is intended to be a server, select which of the + more common services you wish to install on your machine. +
+ +
+ +
+ Graphical Environment: this is where you + will choose your preferred graphical environment. At least one + must be selected if you want to have a graphical interface + available. +
+ +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Tip
	+ + Moving the + mouse cursor over a group name will display a short + explanatory text about that group. + + +

+ + + + +

You can + check the Individual package selection box, + which is useful if you're familiar with the packages being + offered or if you want to have total control over what will be + installed. +

+ + +

If you + start the installation in Upgrade mode, + you can deselect all groups and prevent the installation of any new + packages. This is useful for repairing or updating an existing + system. +

+ + + + +

Minimal Installation +

+ + +

If you + deselect all groups when performing a regular installation (as + opposed to an upgrade), a new dialog shows after pressing the + Next button, suggesting different options + for a minimal installation: +

+ + +

+ +
With + X: install the minimum number of packages possible + to have a working graphical desktop. +
+ +
+ +
With basic + documentation: installs the base system plus basic + utilities and their documentation. This installation is + suitable for setting up a server. +
+ +
+ +
Truly minimal install: + installs the absolute minimum number of packages necessary to + get a working Linux system. With this installation you + will only have a command-line interface. +
+ +

+ +

+ + +

14.2. Choosing + Individual Packages to Install +

+ + + +

+ + +

If you choose + to install packages individually, the installer will present a tree + structure containing all packages classified by groups and + subgroups. While browsing the tree, you can select entire groups, + subgroups, or individual packages. +

+ + +

Whenever you select a + package on the tree, a description will appear on the right to let + you know the purpose of that package. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

Warning

+ +

If a server + package has been selected, either because you specifically chose + the individual package or because it was part of a group of + packages, you will be asked to confirm that you really want those + server packages to be installed. By default Mandriva Linux will + automatically start any installed services (servers) at boot + time. Even if they are safe and have no known issues at the time + the distribution was shipped, it is entirely possible that + security holes were discovered after this version of + Mandriva Linux was finalized. If you don't know what a + particular service is supposed to do or why it's being installed, + then click No. +

+ +

+ + + +

The Show + automatically selected packages option is used to + disable the warning dialog. Those appear whenever the installer + automatically selects a package to resolve a dependency issue. + Some packages depend on others and the installation of one + particular package may require the installation of another + one. The installer can determine which packages are required to + satisfy a dependency and to successfully complete the + installation. +

+ + + + +

The little + floppy disk icon at the bottom of the list allows you to load or + save the packages list. This is useful if you have a number of + machines that you wish to configure identically. Click on this icon + and select whether you wish to Load or + Save the packages list, then select the medium + in the following screen and click on the Ok + button. +

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13. Format Disks with DiskDrake
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13. Format Disks with DiskDrake +

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At this point, + you need to choose which partition(s) will be used for the + installation of your Mandriva Linux system. If partitions have + already been defined, either from a previous installation of + GNU/Linux or by another partitioning tool, you can use existing + partitions. Otherwise, hard drive partitions must be + defined. +

+ + +

To create + partitions, you must first select a hard drive. You can select the + disk for partitioning by clicking on “hda” for the + first IDE drive, “hdb” for the second, + “sda” for the first SCSI drive and so on. +

+ + +

To partition + the selected hard drive, you can use these options: +

+ + +

+ +
Clear + all: this option deletes all partitions on the + selected hard drive +
+
+ +
Auto allocate: this option + enables you to automatically create ext3 and swap partitions + in the free space of your hard drive +
+ +

+ + +

More: gives access to + additional features: +

+ + +

+ +
Save + partition table: saves the partition table to a + floppy. Useful for later partition-table recovery if necessary. It + is strongly recommended that you perform this step. +
+ +
+ +
Restore + partition table: allows you to restore a previously + saved partition table from a floppy disk. +
+ +
+ +
Rescue + partition table: if your partition table is damaged, + you can try to recover it using this option. Please be careful and + remember that it doesn't always work. +
+ +
+ +
Reload + partition table: discards all changes and reloads the + partition table that was originally on the hard drive. +
+ +
+ +
Removable + media auto-mounting: unchecking this option will force + users to manually mount and unmount removable media such as + floppies and CD-ROMs. +
+ +
+
Wizard: + use this option if you wish to use a wizard to partition your hard + drive. This is recommended if you do not have a good understanding + of partitioning. +
+
+
Undo: + use this option to cancel your changes. +
+
+
Toggle + between normal/expert mode: allows additional actions + on partitions (type, options, format) and gives more information + about the hard drive. +
+
+ +
Done: + when you are finished partitioning your hard drive, this will save + your changes back to disk. +
+ +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Tip
	+ + When defining the size of a partition, + you can finely set the partition size by using the + Arrow keys of your keyboard. + + +

+ + +

Note: you can + reach any option using the keyboard. Navigate through the + partitions using Tab and the + Up/Down arrows. +

+ + +

When a partition is selected, you can + use: +

+ +
Ctrl-+c + to create a new partition (when an empty partition is + selected) +
+ +
+ +
Ctrl-+d + to delete a partition +
+ +
+ +
Ctrl-+m + to set the mount point +
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+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ + To get + information about the different file system types available, + please read the ext2FS chapter from the + Reference Manual. + + +

+ + +

If you + are installing on a PPC machine, you will want to create a small + HFS “bootstrap” partition of at least 1MB which + will be used by the yaboot + bootloader. If you opt to make the partition a bit larger, say + 50MB, you may find it a useful place to store a spare kernel + and ramdisk images for emergency boot situations. +

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7. Partitioning your Disk +

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+ + + + +

You now + need to decide where you want to install Mageia on your + hard drive. If your hard drive is empty or if an existing operating + system is using all the available space you will have to + re-partition the drive. Basically, partitioning a hard drive means + to logically divide it in order to create the space required for + your new Mageia system. +

+ + +

Because the process of partitioning a hard drive is + usually irreversible and can lead to data loss, partitioning can + be intimidating and stressful for the inexperienced + user. Fortunately, DrakX includes a wizard which simplifies + this process. Before continuing with this step, read through the + rest of this section and, above all, take your time. +

+ + +

Depending on the + configuration of your hard drive, several options are available: +

+ + + + +

+ +
Use free + space. This option will perform an automatic partitioning of + your blank drive(s). If you use this option there will be no further + prompts. +
+ +
+ +
Use existing + partitions. The wizard has detected one or more + existing Linux partitions on your hard drive. If you + want to use them, choose this option. You will then be asked + to choose the mount points associated with each of the + partitions. The legacy mount points are selected by default, + and for the most part it's a good idea to keep them. You will + also be asked to choose the partitions to be formatted or + preserved. +
+ +
+ +
Use the free space on the Windows + partition. If Windows^® is installed on your hard + drive, you might have to create free space for GNU/Linux. To do + so, you can delete your Windows^® partition and data (see the + “Erase entire disk” solution below) or resize your + FAT or NTFS + partition. Resizing can be performed without the loss of any + data, provided you've previously defragmented the + Windows^® partition. Backing up your data is strongly + recommended. Using this option is recommended if you + want to use both Mageia and Windows^® on the same + computer in a dual boot configuration. +
+ + +
Before + choosing this option, please understand that after this + procedure, the size of your Windows^® partition will be + smaller than when you started, which means you will have less + free space to store your data or to install new software. +
+ +

+ +

Erase entire disk. If you + want to delete all data and all partitions present on your hard + drive and replace them with Mageia, choose this + option. Be warned that you won't be able to undo this operation + after you confirm. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Warning
	+ + If you choose this option, + all data on your disk will be deleted. + + +

+ +

Remove Windows(TM). This + option appears when the hard drive is entirely taken by + Windows^®. Choosing this option will simply erase everything + on the drive, partitioning everything from scratch. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Warning
	+ + If you choose this + option, all data on your disk will be + lost. + + +

+ +

+ +
Custom disk + partitioning. Choose this option if you want to + manually partition your hard drive. Be careful: it is a + powerful but dangerous choice and you can very easily lose all + your data. That's why this option is only recommended if you + have performed custom disk partitioning before, and have enough + GNU/Linux experience to know what you are doing. For more instructions on how to use the + DiskDrake utility, refer to the Managing Your Partitions + section in the Starter Guidethe + Managing Your Partitions + section in the Starter Guide. +
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21. It's Done! +

+ + + +

There you are. The + installation is now complete and your GNU/Linux system is ready to + be used. Just click on Reboot to restart the + system. Don't forget to remove the installation media (CD-ROM or + floppy). The first thing you should see after your computer has + finished doing its hardware tests is the bootloader menu, which + allows you to choose between the OSes your + system can boot. +

+ + +

21.1. Advanced Options +

+ + + +

The + Advanced button shows more buttons + to: +

+ + +

+ +
Generate auto-install floppy: + enables you to create an installation floppy disk which will + automatically perform a whole installation, similar to the one + just finished, without the help of an operator. +
+ + +
Note that two different + options are available after clicking on that button: +
+ + +
+
- + +
  Replay. This is a partially + automated installation. The partitioning step is the only + interactive procedure. +
  + +
- + +
  Automated. Fully automated + installation: the hard disk is completely rewritten, + all data is lost. +
  + +
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+ + + + +
This feature is very + handy when installing on a number of similar machines. See the + Auto + install section on our web site for more + information. +
+ +
+ + + +
Save package + selection^[1]: saves + a list of the packages selected in this installation. The + following screen shows you the possible media to use to save the + package list onto: you might need to fill some parameters when + you click on the Next button. +
+ + + + +
To use this selection + of packages with another installation, perform the installation + as usual up to the point of the package selection, and choose to + select individual packages, without worrying about the current + package selection. Use the floppy icon and select the + Load option. Then choose the medium which + contains the package list. Finally click + OK: the list of packages you loaded will + be selected and be installed. +
+ +

+ +

^[1]If you chose to + save on a floppy, you will need a FAT-formatted floppy. To + create one under GNU/Linux, type mformat a: + or, as root, fdformat /dev/fd0 followed by + mkfs.vfat /dev/fd0. +

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20. Installing Updates from the Internet	Home	22. How to Uninstall Linux

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12. Choose Partitions to Be Formatted +

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	Note
	+ + This + step is available only if you chose to reuse existing + Linux partitions. + + +

+ + +

If + you chose to reuse some legacy GNU/Linux partitions, you may wish + to reformat some of them and erase any data they contain. To do so, + please select those partitions as well. +

+ + +

Please note that it's + not necessary to reformat all pre-existing partitions. You must reformat the + partitions containing the operating system (such as + /, /usr or + /var) but not the partitions containing data you + wish to keep (typically /home). +

+ + +

Please be + careful when selecting partitions. After the formatting is + completed, all data on the selected partitions will be + deleted and you won't be able to recover it. +

+ + +

Click on + Next when you're ready to format the + partitions. +

+ + +

Click on + Previous if you want to choose other + partitions for your new Mageia operating system + installation. +

+ + +

Click on + Advanced if you wish to select partitions + which will be checked for bad blocks on the disk. +

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Installation with DrakX +

1. The Mageia Installer

1.1. The Installation Process
1.2. Installation Options

2. Choosing your Language

3. License Terms of the + Distribution

4. Installation Class

5. Configuring the Keyboard

6. Disk Detection and Configuration

7. Partitioning your Disk

8. Choose FAT Partition to Be + Resized

9. Choose drive to install Linux on

10. Confirm data deletion

11. Choosing Mount Points

12. Choose Partitions to Be Formatted

13. Format Disks with DiskDrake

14. Choose Packages to Install

14.1. Choose Package + Groups to Install
14.2. Choosing + Individual Packages to Install

15. Root Password

16. Adding a User

17. Configuring X, the Graphical Server

18. Installing a Bootloader

19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters

19.1. Summary
19.2. Time Zone Options
19.3. Selecting Available Services + at Boot Time

20. Installing Updates from the Internet

21. It's Done!

21.1. Advanced Options

22. How to Uninstall Linux

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20. Installing Updates from the Internet
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20. Installing Updates from the Internet +

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+ + +

+ By + the time you install Mageia, it's likely that some packages + will have been updated since the initial release. Bugs may have been + fixed, security issues resolved, etc. To allow you to benefit from + these updates, you're now able to download them from the + Internet. Select Yes if you have a working + Internet connection and you want to install any updated packages + now, or No if you prefer to install updated + packages later. +

+ + +

Choosing + Yes will display a list of web locations from + which updates can be retrieved. You should choose one near to you. A + tree containing package selections will appear: review the + selection, and press Install to retrieve and + install the selected package(s), or Cancel to + abort. +

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19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters	Home	21. It's Done!

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1. The Mageia Installer +

+ + + + + +

With the DrakX + installation program, it doesn't matter whether you're a newbie or + a GNU/Linux guru. The job of DrakX is to provide you with a + smooth installation and an easy transition to Mageia's + latest version. +

+ + + + +

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	Tip
	+ + DrakX will work + best if all of your hardware is connected to your computer and + powered on during the installation. Printers, modems, scanners and + joysticks are just a few examples of peripherals which DrakX + can automatically detect and configure as Mageia is being + installed. + + +

+ + +

Figure 1. Very First Installation Welcome + Screen

+ + +

+ +

+ + +

The first screen you see + offers to run the installation with special options if the standard + mode was not suited for your hardware. So to begin with, let the + installation start automatically with no options. If something goes + wrong, see Section 1.2, “Installation Options”. +

+ + +

1.1. The Installation Process +

+ + + +

When the installer + starts, you will see a nice graphical interface (see Figure 3, “Choosing the Default + Language”). On the left will be the various + installation steps. The installation will occur in two phases: + installation, then configuration. The list on the left displays + all the steps. The current step is marked by a highlighted + bullet. +

+ + +

Each step may present + various screens. Surfing between those screens is made possible + through the Next and + Previous buttons. Additionally an + Advanced button may be available to show more + advanced configuration options. Note that most of the latter should + only be used by expert users. But there's no + harm in looking at them! +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Tip
	+ + The + Help button will display explanations + concerning the current installation step. + + +

+ +

+ + +

1.2. Installation Options +

+ + + +

If something goes wrong during + the first installation attempt, pressing F1 at the + welcome screen (see Figure 1, “Very First Installation Welcome + Screen”) will open a help + window (see Figure 2, “Available Installation Options”). Here are some useful options + to choose from: +

+ + +

Figure 2. Available Installation Options

+ + + +

+ +

+ + +

+ +
vgalo: if you tried a default + installation and didn't see the graphical interface (see Figure 3, “Choosing the Default + Language”), you can try to run the + installation in low resolution mode. This happens with certain + types of video cards. With Mageia you are given a number + of options to work around problems related to older hardware. To + try the installation in low resolution mode, type + vgalo at the prompt. +
+ +
+ +
text: if your video card is very + old and the graphical installation doesn't work at all, you can + always choose to install in text mode. Since all video cards can + display text, this is the “last resort” kind of + installation. However don't worry: it's unlikely that you will + need this option. +
+ +
+ + +
noauto: in some rare cases, your + PC may appear to freeze or lock up during the hardware + detection phase. If that happens, adding the word + noauto as a parameter will tell the + installation program to bypass hardware detection. With that + option DrakX won't scan for hardware. Therefore you will + need to manually specify hardware parameters later in the + installation process. The noauto parameter can + be added to the previous modes, so depending on your hardware you + may have to specify vgalo noauto to + perform a low-resolution graphical installation without + DrakX performing a hardware scan. +
+ +
+ + + +
kernel + options: most machines don't + require specific kernel options. Due to bugs in the design + or in the BIOS, there have been a few cases of + motherboards incorrectly reporting the amount of memory + installed. If you need to manually specify the amount of + RAM + installed in your PC, use the + mem=xxxM parameter. For example, to + start the installation in normal mode with a computer + containing 256 MB of memory, your command line + would look like linux + mem=256M
+ +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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Installation with DrakX	Home	2. Choosing your Language

+ + diff --git a/misc-params.html b/misc-params.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fbaae8e --- /dev/null +++ b/misc-params.html @@ -0,0 +1,337 @@ + + + + + 19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters
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19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters +

+ + + +

19.1. Summary +

+ + + +

+ + +

As a review, + DrakX will present a summary of information it has gathered + about your system. Depending on the hardware installed on your + machine, you may have some or all of the following entries. Each + entry is made up of the hardware item to be configured, followed by + a quick summary of the current configuration. Click on the + corresponding Configure button to make any + changes. +

+ + +

+ +
Timezone: by + default, DrakX deduces your time zone based on the country + you have chosen. You can click on the + Configure button here if this is not + correct. +
+ +
+ +
Country / Region: check the + current country selection. If you're not in the country selected + by DrakX, click on the Configure + button and choose another. If your country isn't in the list + shown, click on the Other Countries button to get a + complete country list. +
+ +
+ +
Bootloader: if you wish to + change your bootloader configuration, click this button. This + should be reserved to advanced users. Refer to the printed + documentation or the in-line help about bootloader configuration + in the Mageia Control Center. +
+ +
+ +
Services: with this entry + you can fine tune which services will be run on your machine. If + you plan to use this machine as a server it's a good idea to + review this setup. +
+ +
+ +
Keyboard: check the current + keyboard map configuration and change it if necessary. +
+ +
+ +
Mouse: + verify the current mouse configuration and click on the button + to change it if necessary. +
+ +
+ +
Sound card: if a sound card is + detected on your system, it will be displayed here. If you + notice the sound card isn't the one actually present on your + system, you can click on the button and choose a different + driver. +
+ +
+ +
Graphical Interface: by + default, DrakX configures your graphical interface with + a resolution that best matches your video card and monitor + combination. If that doesn't suit you, or DrakX could + not automatically configure it (not + configured is displayed), click on + Configure to reconfigure your graphical + interface. You can click on Help from + within the configuration wizard to benefit from full in-line + help. +
+ +
+ +
+ Network: if you wish to configure your + Internet or local network access, you can do so from here. Refer to + the printed documentation or use the Mageia Control Center after the + installation has finished to benefit from full in-line + help. +
+ +
+ +
Proxies: allows you to configure + HTTP and FTP proxy addresses if the machine you're + installing on is to be located behind a proxy server. +
+ +
+ +
Security + Level: this entry allows you to redefine the security + level. +
+ +
+ + +
Firewall: if you plan to connect + your machine to the Internet, it's a good idea to protect yourself + from intrusions by setting up a firewall. Consult the + corresponding chapter of the + Starter Guide for details + about firewall settings. +
+ +

+ +

+ + +

19.2. Time Zone Options +

+ + + + +

+ + +

This dialog appears after selecting a new time zone in + the time zones list. After you've chosen the location nearest to + your time zone, two more options are shown. +

+ + +

GNU/Linux manages + time in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and translates it to local time + according to the time zone you selected. If the clock on your + motherboard is set to local time, you may deactivate this by + deselecting Hardware clock set to GMT, which + will let GNU/Linux know that the system clock and the hardware + clock are in the same time zone. This is useful when the machine + also hosts another operating system. +

+ + +

The + Automatic time synchronization option will + automatically regulate the system clock by connecting to a remote + time server on the Internet. For this feature to work, you must + have a working Internet connection. We recommend that you choose a + time server located near you or the generic World + Wide entry which will select the best server for + you. This option actually installs a time server which can be used + by other machines on your local network as well. +

+ +

+ + + + + + +

19.3. Selecting Available Services + at Boot Time +

+ + + + +

+ + +

This + dialog is used to select which services you wish to start at boot + time. +

+ + +

DrakX will + list all services available on the current installation. Review + each of them carefully and uncheck those which aren't needed at + boot time. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Tip
	+ + A short + explanatory text will be displayed about a service when it is + selected. However, if you're not sure whether a service is useful + or not, it is safer to leave the default behavior. + + +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Warning
	+ + At this stage, + be very careful if you intend to use your machine as a server: you + probably don't want to start any services which you don't + need. Please remember that some services can be dangerous if + they're enabled on a server. In general, select only those + services you really need. + + +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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+ + diff --git a/resizeFATChoose.html b/resizeFATChoose.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8ce99f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/resizeFATChoose.html @@ -0,0 +1,125 @@ + + + + + 8. Choose FAT Partition to Be Resized + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

8. Choose FAT Partition to Be + Resized +
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8. Choose FAT Partition to Be + Resized +

+ + + +

More than one Microsoft partition + has been detected on your hard drive. Please choose the one which you want + to resize in order to install your new Mageia + operating system. +

+ + +

Each partition is listed as + follows: "Linux name", "Windows name", "Capacity". +

+ + +

"Linux name" is structured: + "hard drive type", "hard drive number", "partition number" (for example, + "sda1"). +

+ + +

"Hard drive type" is "sd" + +

+ + +

This is standard for hard drives now and has nothing to do with SD + Memory Cards. Hard drives were previously prefixed "hd" for IDE drives or + "sd" for SATA drives but they are all now prefixed with "sd". +

+ + +

"Hard drive number" is + actually a letter and always follows "sd": +

+ +
"a" means "first hard + drive"; +
+ +
+ +
"b" means "second hard + drive"; +
+ +
+ +
and so on... +
+ +

+ + +

"Windows name" is the letter + of your hard drive under + Windows^® (the first + disk or partition is called "C:"). +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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7. Partitioning your Disk	Home	9. Choose drive to install Linux on

+ + diff --git a/selectInstallClass.html b/selectInstallClass.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c81cde5 --- /dev/null +++ b/selectInstallClass.html @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ + + + + + 4. Installation Class + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

4. Installation Class
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4. Installation Class +

+ + + +

This step is shown only if an + existing GNU/Linux partition is found on your machine. +

+ + +

DrakX now needs to + know if you want to install from scratch or upgrade your existing + Mandriva Linux system: +

+ + + + + +

+ +
Upgrade.If you have an older Mageia operating system, this option allows you to upgrade it. Your existing partitioning scheme and user data won't be altered. + Most of the other configuration steps remain available and are similar to a standard installation. +
+ +
+ +
Install. Use this option for everything except upgrading an existing Mageia installation. +
+ +

+ + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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+ + diff --git a/selectKeyboard.html b/selectKeyboard.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7a155d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/selectKeyboard.html @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ + + + + + 5. Configuring the Keyboard + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

5. Configuring the Keyboard
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5. Configuring the Keyboard +

+ + + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ + DrakX shows one or more keyboards, depending on which language(s) you have chosen + + +

+ + +

Depending + on the language you chose (see Section 2, “Choosing your Language”), DrakX automatically + selects a particular type of keyboard configuration. Verify that the + selection suits you 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. You can also look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout + +

+ + +

If your keyboard isn't in the list shown, click on More to get a full list, and select your keyboard there. Note that after having chosen your keyboard, you will return to the first + screen and it'll seem that a keyboard from this first screen was chosen. You can safely ignore this and go on, the keyboard + you chose from the full list will now be configured! +

+ + +

If you choose a keyboard + layout based on a non-Latin alphabet, the next dialog will allow + you to choose the key binding which will switch the keyboard + between the Latin and non-Latin layouts. +

+ + +

Additional information: You may have a keyboard which does not correspond exactly to your language: for example, if you are + an English-speaking Swiss native, you may have a Swiss keyboard. Or if you speak English and are located in Québec, you may + find yourself in the same situation where your native language and country-set keyboard don't match. In either case, this + installation step will allow you to select an appropriate keyboard. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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+ + diff --git a/selectLanguage.html b/selectLanguage.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6ab8268 --- /dev/null +++ b/selectLanguage.html @@ -0,0 +1,186 @@ + + + + + 2. Choosing your Language + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

2. Choosing your Language
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2. Choosing your Language +

+ + + +

The first step is to + choose your preferred language. +

+ + +

Figure 3. Choosing the Default + Language

+ + +

+ +

+ + +

First open the tree relative to the continent you are located in, and then choose + the language you speak. Your language choice will affect the installer, the documentation, and + the system in general. +

+ + +

Click the Multiple languages button near the botom of the list to go to the screen to select additional languages for your workstation, thereby installing + the + language-specific files for system documentation and + applications. For example, if Spanish friends are to use your + machine, select English as the default language in the first screen + and Español in the Multiple languages screen. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ + You are advised to install the language of your keyboard and the language of the country you live in as additional languages + if they are not the same as your preferred language. + + +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

Note

+ +

About + UTF-8 (unicode) support: Unicode is a + character encoding intended to cover all existing + languages. Mageia Linux uses UTF-8 by default for all languages +

+ + + +

+ +
If you know UTF-8 encoding doesn't work well for your language, tick the box Old compatibility (non-UTF) encoding at the top of the Multiple languages screen +
+ +
+ +
Be aware that this will then apply to all languages on your system +
+ +

+ +

+ + +

Note that + you're not limited to choosing a single additional language. You + may choose several, or even install them all by selecting the + All languages box. Selecting support for a + language means translations, fonts, spell checkers, etc. will also + be installed for that language. Make sure you select all languages + which are likely to be useful on the machine now, it may be difficult + to configure support for languages not chosen at + install time at a later date. +

+ + + + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Tip
	+ + To switch between the various + languages installed on your system, you can launch the + localedrake command as `root` to + change the language used by the entire system. Running the command + as a regular user will only change the language settings for that + particular user. + + +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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1. The Mageia Installer	Home	3. License Terms of the + Distribution +

+ + diff --git a/setRootPassword.html b/setRootPassword.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c86c146 --- /dev/null +++ b/setRootPassword.html @@ -0,0 +1,205 @@ + + + + + 15. Root Password + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

15. Root Password
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15. Root Password +

+ + + + +

+ + + + + + + +

This is the + most crucial decision point for the security of your GNU/Linux + system: you must enter the root password. + Root is the system administrator and is the + only user authorized to make updates, add users, change the + overall system configuration, and so on. In short, + root can do everything! That's why you must + choose a password which is difficult to guess: DrakX will + tell you if the password you chose is too simple. You're not + forced to enter a password, but we strongly + encourage you to do so. GNU/Linux is just as prone to operator + error as any other operating system. Since root + can overcome all limitations and unintentionally erase all data on + partitions by carelessly accessing the partitions themselves, it + is important that it be difficult to become + root. +

+ + + + +

The password + should be a mixture of alphanumeric characters and at least 8 + characters long. Never write down root's + password — it makes it far too easy to compromise your + system. +

+ + +

One caveat: don't make + the password too long or too complicated because you must be able to + remember it! +

+ + + + +

The password + won't be displayed on screen as you type it. To reduce the chance of + a blind typing error you will need to enter the password twice. If + you do happen to make the same typing error twice, you will have to + use this “incorrect” password when you try to connect + as root, at least for the first time. +

+ + + + + +

You can + change the way users are authenticated on your computer by clicking + on the Authentication method button. The + following authentication methods are available: +

+ + + + +

+ +
Local file. Use a local file for all + authentication and user information. This is the default + method. +
+ +
+ +
LDAP. Use an + LDAP server for some or all authentication + needs. An LDAP directory consolidates certain + types of information within your organization. +
+ +
+ +
NIS. Authenticates users against + a NIS domain. This allows you to run a group + of computers in the same NIS domain using a + common password and group file. +
+ +
+ +
Smart + Card. Uses SmartCard + hardware for providing authentication services. +
+ +
+ +
Windows + Domain. Uses a Windows^® domain controller to + provide authentication services through Active + Directory, Microsoft's implementation of + LDAP. +
+ +

+ + +

If you select a method other + than Local file, you will be asked to provide + some parameters, which vary from one method to the other. If you + don't know those parameters, you should ask your network + administrator. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ + If you happen to have + problems remembering passwords, or if your computer will never be + connected to the Internet and you absolutely trust everybody who + uses your computer, you can choose to have No + password. Please bear in mind that this is an insecure + option, and it is not recommended. + + +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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14. Choose Packages to Install	Home	16. Adding a User

+ + diff --git a/setupBootloaderBeginner.html b/setupBootloaderBeginner.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d406ab6 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupBootloaderBeginner.html @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + + + + + 18. Installing a Bootloader + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

18. Installing a Bootloader
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18. Installing a Bootloader +

+ + + + + + + +

A + bootloader is a small program which is started by the computer + at boot time. It's responsible for starting up the whole + system. Normally, the bootloader installation is totally + automated. DrakX will analyze the disk boot sector and act + according to what it finds there: +

+ + +

+ +
If + a Windows^® boot sector is found, it will replace it with a + GRUB/LILO boot sector. This way you will be able to + load either GNU/Linux or any other OS installed on your + machine. +
+ +
+ +
In + any other case it will ask you where it should place the boot + loader. Generally, the First sector of the drive + (MBR) is the safest place. +
+ +

+ + +

Choosing Skip won't install a + bootloader. Use this option only if you know what you're + doing. +

+ + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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17. Configuring X, the Graphical Server	Home	19. Checking Miscellaneous Parameters

+ + diff --git a/setupSCSI.html b/setupSCSI.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..49c67f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupSCSI.html @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ + + + + + 6. Disk Detection and Configuration + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

6. Disk Detection and Configuration
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6. Disk Detection and Configuration +

+ + + + + + + +

DrakX will first + detect any IDE devices present in your computer. It will + also scan for one or more + PCI + SCSI cards on your system. If a SCSI card is found, DrakX + will automatically install the appropriate driver. +

+ + +

Because hardware + detection is not foolproof, DrakX may fail in detecting + your hard drives. If so, you'll have to specify your hardware by + hand. +

+ + +

If you had to manually + specify your PCI SCSI adapter, DrakX will ask if you + want to configure options for it. You should allow DrakX + to probe the hardware for the card-specific options which are + needed to initialize the adapter. Most of the time, DrakX + will get through this step without any issues. +

+ + +

If DrakX + is not able to probe for the options to automatically determine + which parameters need to be passed to the hardware, you'll need + to manually configure the driver. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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+ + diff --git a/setupX.html b/setupX.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4a7965 --- /dev/null +++ b/setupX.html @@ -0,0 +1,167 @@ + + + + + 17. Configuring X, the Graphical Server + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + + + +

17. Configuring X, the Graphical Server
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17. Configuring X, the Graphical Server +

+ + + + +

+ + +

X (for X Window System) is the heart of the + GNU/Linux graphical interface on which all the graphical + environments (KDE, GNOME, + AfterStep, + WindowMaker, etc.) bundled with + Mageia rely on. +

+ + +

You will see a + list of different parameters which you can change in order to + optimize your graphical display. +

+ + +

Graphic Card

+ +

If everything + works fine, the installer should detect and configure the + video card installed on your machine. If the detection or + configuration is incorrect, you can choose the card installed on + your system from a list. +

+ + + +

Monitor

+ +

If the + installer fails to detect or configure your monitor properly, you + can choose from this list the monitor which is connected to your + computer. +

+ +

Resolution

+ +

Here you can + choose the resolutions and color depths available for your + graphics hardware. Choose the one which best suits your needs + (you will be able to make changes after the installation). A + sample of the chosen configuration will be shown in the monitor + picture. +

+ +

Test

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Note
	+ + Depending on your + hardware, this entry might not appear. + + +

+ + + +

The system + will try to open a graphical screen at the desired + resolution. If you see the test message during the test and + answer Yes, then DrakX will proceed to + the next step. If you don't see it, it means that some part of + the auto-detected configuration was incorrect and the test will + automatically end after a few seconds and return you to the + menu. Change settings until you get a correct graphical + display. +

+ +

Options

+ + +

This step + allows you to choose whether you want your machine to + automatically switch to a graphical interface at + boot. Obviously, you may want to select the + No option if your machine is to act as a + server, or if you were not successful in getting the display + configured. +

+ +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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+ + + + + + + + + +

9. Choose drive to install Linux on
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9. Choose drive to install Linux on +

+ + + + + + + +

Choose the + hard drive you want to erase in order to install your new + Mageia partition. Be careful, all data on this + drive will be lost and will not be recoverable! +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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8. Choose FAT Partition to Be + Resized +	Home	10. Confirm data deletion

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+ + + + + + + + + +

10. Confirm data deletion
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10. Confirm data deletion +

+ + + + + + + +

Click on + Next if you want to delete all data + and partitions present on this hard drive. Be careful, after + clicking on Next you will not be + able to recover any data and partitions present on this hard + drive, including any Windows^® data. +

+ + +

Click on + Previous to quit this operation + without losing data and partitions present on this hard + drive. +

+ + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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9. Choose drive to install Linux on	Home	11. Choosing Mount Points

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+ + + + + + + + + +

22. How to Uninstall Linux
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22. How to Uninstall Linux +

+ + + +

If for any reason you want to uninstall Mandriva Linux, + you can do so. The process of uninstalling Mandriva Linux is done in + two steps: +

+ + + + +

+ + + + + + + + +

	Warning
	+ + Removing partitions on + your hard drive will inevitably result in the loss of all data stored on + those partitions. Please make sure you've backed up all of the data you + want to keep before proceeding. + + +

+ + +

+ + + + + +
Delete all partitions related to + Mandriva Linux on your hard drive (usually partitions hosting + ext3 file systems and the Swap partition) + and — optionally — replace them + with a single partition using DiskDrake. +
+ +
+ +
Remove the bootloader, LILO in this example, from the + Master Boot Record (MBR). To do so, execute lilo + -U in a console, as root. Doing this will not only + uninstall LILO but will also restore the previous master boot + record, if any. +
+ + +
If you have a different boot + loader, please refer to its documentation to determine how to regenerate + the master boot record. +
+ +

+ + + +

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

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