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diff --git a/perl-install/help.pm b/perl-install/help.pm deleted file mode 100644 index a2e930fff..000000000 --- a/perl-install/help.pm +++ /dev/null @@ -1,521 +0,0 @@ -package help; -use common; -%steps = ( -empty => '', - -acceptLicense => -__("Before going further, you should read carefully the terms of the license. It -covers the whole Mandrake Linux distribution, and if you do not agree with all -the terms in it, click on the Refuse button. That'll immediately terminate the -installation. To follow on with the installation, click the Accept button."), - -addUser => -__("GNU/Linux is a multiuser system, and this means that each user can have his own -preferences, his own files and so on. You can read the User Guide to learn more. -But unlike Root, which is the administrator, the users which you will add here -will not be entitled to change anything except their own files and their own -configuration. You will have to create at least one regular user for yourself. -That account is where you should log in for routine use. Although it is very -practical to log in as Root everyday, it may also be very dangerous! The -slightest mistake could mean that your system would not work any more. If you -make a serious mistake as a regular user, you may only lose some information, -but not the entire system. - -First you have to enter your real name. This is not mandatory, of course as you -can actually enter whatever you want. drakX will then take the first word you -have entered in the box and will bring it over to the User name. This is the -name that this particular user will use to log into the system. You can change -it. You then have to enter a password here. A non-privileged (regular) user's -password is not as crucial as that of Root from a security point of view, but -that is no reason to neglect it after all, they are your files at risk. - -If you click on Accept user, you can then add as many as you want. Add a user -for each of your friends: your father or your sister, for example. When you have -added all the users you want, select Done. - -Clicking the Advanced button allows you to change the default Shell for that -user (bash by default)."), - -choosePackages => -__("It is now time to specify which programs you wish to install on your system. -There are thousands of packages available for Mandrake Linux, and you are not -supposed to know them all by heart. - -If you are performing a standard installation from CDROM you will first be asked -to specify the CDs you currently have. Check the boxes corresponding to the CDs -you've got around and click OK. - -Packages are sorted in groups corresponding to a particular use of your machine. -The groups themselves are sorted in four sections: - - * Workstation: If your machine will be used as a workstation, select one or more -of the corresponding groups. - - * Graphical Environment: Select here your preferred graphical environment. -Select one at least if you want to have a graphical workstation! - - * Development: if the machine will be used for programming choose the desired -group(s). - - * Server: Finally, if the machine is intended to be a server, you are able here -to select the most common services that you wish to see installed on the -machine. - -Moving the mouse cursor over a group name will display a short explanatory text -about this group. - -Clicking the Advanced button, will allow you to select the Individual package -selection option. This is useful if you know well the packages offered or if you -want to have total control on what will be installed. - -If you have started the installation in ``Update'' mode, you can unselect all -groups to avoid installing any new package and just repair or update the -existing system. - -Finally, depending whether you choose to select individual packages or not, you -will be presented a tree containing all packages classified by groups and -subgroups. While browsing the tree, you can select entire groups, subgroups, or -simply packages. - -Whenever you select a package on the tree, a description appears on the right. -When you have finished with your selections, click the Install button. The -installation itself then begins. If you have chosen to install a lot of -packages, you can go and have a cup of coffee. - -!! If it happens that a server package has been selected either intentionnally -or because it was part of a whole group; you will be asked to confirm that you -really want those servers to be installed. Under Mandrake Linux, installed -servers are started by default at boot time. Even if they are safe at the time -the distribution was shipped, it may happen that security holes be discovered -afterwards. In particular if you don't know what all that is about, simply click -No here. Clickin Yes will install the listed services and they will be available -by default. !! - -The Automatic dependencies option simply disable the warning dialog which -appears whenever the installer automatically selects a package because it is a -dependency of another package you just selected."), - -configureNetwork => -__("If you wish to connect your computer to the Internet or to a local network -please choose the correct option. Please turn on your device before choosing the -correct option to let DrakX detect it automaticall. - -Mandrake Linux offers you to configure your Internet connection at install time. -Available connections are: traditional modem, ISDN modem, ADSL connection, cable -modem, and finally a simple LAN connection (Ethernet). - -We won't enter here into the details of each configuration. Simply make sure -that you have all the parameters from your Internet Service Provider or system -administrator. - -You can consult the chapter of the manual about Internet connection for details -about the configuration, or simply wait until your system is installed and use -the program described there to configure your connection. - -If you do not have any connection to the Internet or a local network, choose -\"Disable networking\". - -If you wish to configure the network later after installation or if you have -finished to configure your network connection, choose \"Done\"."), - -configureServices => -__("You may now choose which services you want to start at boot time. - -Here are presented all the services available with the current installation. -Review them carefully and uncheck those that are not always needed at boot time. - -You can get a short explanatory text on a service by placing the mouse cursor on -the service name. If you are not sure whether a service is useful or not, it is -safer to leave the default behavior though. - -Be very careful in this step if you intend to use your machine as a server: you -will probably want not to start any services that you don't need. Please -remember that several services can be dangerous if they are enable on a server. -In general, select only the services that you really need."), - -configureX => -__("X (for X Window System) is the heart of the GNU/Linux graphical interface on -which all the graphics environments (KDE, Gnome, AfterStep, WindowMaker...) -bundled with Mandrake Linux rely. In this section, drakX will try to configure X -automatically. - -It is extremely rare for it to fail. The only reason for it doing so is if the -hardware is very old (or very new). If it succeeds, it will start X -automatically with the best resolution possible depending on the size of the -monitor. A window will then appear and ask you if you can see it. - -If you are doing an Expert install, you will enter the X configuration wizard. -See the corresponding section of the manual for more information about this -wizard. - -If you can see the message and answer Yes, then drakX will proceed to next step. -If you cannot see the message, it simply means that the configuration was wrong -and the test will automatically end after 10 seconds, restoring the screen. - -It can happen that the first try isn't the best display (screen is too small, -shifted left or right...). This is why, even if X starts up correctly, drakX -will then ask you if the configuration suits you and will propose to change it -by displaying a list of valid modes it could find, asking you to select one. - -As a last resort, if you still cannot get X to work, choose Change graphics -card, select Unlisted card, and when prompted on which server you want, choose -FBDev. This is a failsafe option which works with any modern graphics card. Then -choose Test again to be sure. - -Finally, you will be asked on whether you want to see the graphical interface at -boot. Note that you will be asked this even if you chose not to test the -configuration. Obviously, you want to answer No if your machine will act as a -server or if you were not successful in getting the display configured."), - -createBootdisk => -__("The Mandrake Linux CDROM has a built-in rescue mode. You can access it by -booting from the CDROM, press the >>F1<< key at boot and type >>rescue<< at the -prompt. But in case your computer cannot boot from the CDROM, you should come -back to this step for help in at least two situations: - - * when installing the boot loader, drakX will rewrite the boot sector (MBR) of -your main disk (unless you are using another boot manager) so that you can start -up with either Windows or GNU/Linux (assuming you have Windows in your system). -If you need to reinstall Windows, the Microsoft install process will rewrite the -boot sector, and then you will not be able to start GNU/Linux! - - * if a problem arises and you cannot start up GNU/Linux from the hard disk, this -floppy disk will be the only means of starting up GNU/Linux. It contains a fair -number of system tools for restoring a system which has crashed due to a power -failure, an unfortunate typing error, a typo in a password, or any other reason. - -When you click on this step, you will be asked to enter a disk inside the drive. -The floppy disk that you will insert must be empty or must only contain data -which you do not need. You will not have to format it; drakX will rewrite the -whole disk."), - -doPartitionDisks => -__("At this point, you need to choose where to install your Mandrake Linux operating -system on your hard drive. If it is empty or if an existing operating system -uses all the space available on it, you need to partition it. Basically, -partitioning a hard drive consists of logically dividing it to create space to -install your new Mandrake Linux system. - -Because the effects of the partitioning process are usually irreversible, -partitioning can be intimidating and stressful if you are an inexperienced user. -Hopefully, there is a wizard which simplifies this process. Before beginning, -please consult the manual and take your time. - -If you are running the install in Expert mode, you will enter the Mandrake Linux -partitioning tool: DiskDrake;. It allows you to fine-tune your partitions. See -the chapter DiskDrake of the manual; the usage is the same. You can use from the -installation interface the wizards as described here by clicking the button -Wizard from the interface. - -If partitions have been already defined (from a previous installation or from -another partitioning tool), you just need choose those to use to install your -Linux system. - -If partitions haven't been already defined, you need to create them. To do that, -use the wizard available above. Depending of your hard drive configuration, -several options are available: - - * Use free space: it will simply lead to an automatic partitioning of your blank -drive(s); you won't need to worry any more about it. - - * Use existing partition: the wizard has detected one or more existing Linux -partitions on your hard drive. If you want to keep them, choose this option. - - * Erase entire disk: if you want delete all data and all partitions present on -your hard drive and replace them by your new Mandrake Linux system, you can -choose this option. Be careful with this solution, you will not be able to -revert your choice after confirmation. - - * Use the free space on the Windows partition: if Microsoft Windows is installed -on your hard drive and takes all space available on it, you have to create free -space for Linux data. To do that you can delete your Microsoft Windows partition -and data (see \"Erase entire disk\" or \"Expert mode\" solutions) or resize your -Microsoft Windows partition. Resizing can be performed without loss of any data. -This solution is recommended if you want use both Mandrake Linux and Microsoft -Windows on same computer. - - Before choosing this solution, please understand that the size of your Microsoft -Windows partition will be smaller than at present time. It means that you will -have less free space under Microsoft Windows to store your data or install new -software. - - * Remove Windows: it will simply erase everything on the drive and begin fresh, -partitioning from scratch. All data on your disk will be lost. - - !! If you choose this option, All data on your disk will be lost. !! - - * Expert mode: if you want to partition manually your hard drive, you can choose -this option. Be careful before choosing this solution. It is powerful but it is -very dangerous. You can lose all your data very easily. So, don't choose this -solution unless you know what you are doing."), - -exitInstall => -__("There you are. Installation is now complete and your GNU/Linux system is ready -to use. Just click OK to reboot the system. You can start GNU/Linux or Windows, -whichever you prefer (if you are dual-booting), as soon as the computer has -booted up again. - -The Advanced button shows two more buttons to: - - * Generate auto install floppy: to create an install floppy disk that will -automatically perform a whole installation without the help of an operator, -similar to the installation you just configured. - - Note that two different options are available after clicking the button: - - * Replay: This is a partially automated install as the partitioning step (and -only this one) remains interactive. - - * Automated: Fully automated install: the hard disk is completely rewritten, all -data is lost. - - This feature is very handy when installing a great number of similar machines. -See the Auto install section at our WebSite. - - * Save packages selection(*): saves the packages selection as made previously. -Then when doing another install, insert the floppy inside the driver and run the -install going to the help screen F1, and issuing >>linux defcfg=\"floppy\"<<. - -(*) You need a FAT formatted floppy (To create one under GNU/Linux type -\"mformat a:\")"), - -formatPartitions => -__("Any partitions that have been newly defined must be formatted for use -(formatting meaning creating a filesystem). - -At this time, you may wish to reformat some already existing partitions to erase -the data they contain. If you wish do that, please also select the partitions -you want to format. - -Please note that it is not necessary to reformat all pre-existing partitions. -You must reformat the partitions containing the operating system (such as \"/\", -\"/usr\" or \"/var\") but you do not have to reformat partitions containing data -that you wish to keep (typically /home). - -Please be careful selecting partitions, after formatting, all data on the -selected partitions will be deleted and you will not be able to recover any of -them. - -Click on OK when you are ready to format partitions. - -Click on Cancel if you want to choose other partitions to install your new -Mandrake Linux operating system. - -Click on Advanced to select partitions on which you want to check for bad -blocks."), - -installPackages => -__("Your new Mandrake Linux operating system is currently being installed. This -operation should take a few minutes (it depends on size you choose to install -and the speed of your computer). - -Please be patient."), - -miscellaneous => -__("At this point, it is now time to choose the security level desired for that -machine. As a rule of thumb, the more exposed is the machine, and the more the -data stored in it is crucial the higher the security level should be. However a -higher security level is generally obtained at the expenses of easiness of use. -Refer to the chapter MSEC of the Reference Manual; to get more information about -the meaning of those levels. - -If you don't know what to choose, keep the default option."), - -multiCD => -__("The Mandrake Linux spreads among several CDROMs. It may be that drakX has -selected packages on another CDROM than the installation CDROM, and when it -needs that you put another one into the drive, it will eject the current CDROM -and ask you for another one."), - -selectInstallClass => -__("drakX now ask you what installation class you want. Here, you will also choose -whether you want to perform an installation or an upgrade of an existing -Mandrake Linux system. Choose what suits your situation. You can perform an -installation over an existing system, wiping out the old system. You can also do -an upgrade to repair an existing system. - -Please choose \"Install\" if there are no previous version of Mandrake Linux -installed or if you wish to use several operating systems. - -Please choose \"Update\" if you wish to update an already installed version of -Mandrake Linux. - -Depend of your knowledge in GNU/Linux, you can choose one of the following -levels to install or update your Mandrake Linux operating system: - - * Recommended: if you have never installed a GNU/Linux operating system choose -this. Installation will be be very easy and you will be asked only on few -questions. - - * Customized: if you are familiar enough with GNU/Linux, you may choose the -primary usage (workstation, server, development) of your system. You will need -to answer to more questions than in \"Recommended\" installation class, so you -need to know how GNU/Linux works to choose this installation class. - - * Expert: if you have a good knowledge in GNU/Linux, you can choose this -installation class. As in \"Customized\" installation class, you will be able to -choose the primary usage (workstation, server, development). Be very careful -before choose this installation class. You will be able to perform a higly -customized installation. Answer to some questions can be very difficult if you -haven't a good knowledge in GNU/Linux. So, don't choose this installation class -unless you know what you are doing."), - -selectKeyboard => -__("Normally, drakX will have selected the right keyboard for you (depending on the -language you have chosen) and you won't even see this step. However, you might -not have a keyboard which corresponds exactly to your language: for example, if -you are an English speaking Swiss person, you may still want your keyboard to be -a Swiss keyboard. Or if you speak English but are located in Quebec, you may -find yourself in the same situation. In both cases, you will have to go back to -this installation step and select an appropriate keyboard from the list. - -All you need to do is select your preferred keyboard layout from the list which -appears in front of you. - -If you have a keyboard from another language than the one used by default, click -on the Advanced button. You will be presented the complete list of supported -keyboards."), - -selectLanguage => -__("Please choose your preferred language for installation and system usage. - -There is an Advanced button allowing you to select other languages, that will be -installed in the machine so that you can use them later if you need them. If for -example you will host people from Spain on your machine, select English as the -main language in the tree view, and under the advanced section, check the box -corresponding to Spanish|Spain. - -As soon as you have selected the language and confirmed with clicking the OK -button, you will automatically go on to the next step."), - -selectMouse => -__("drakX just skips this test unless you purposely click on the corresponding step -on the left. By default, drakX sees your mouse as a two-button mouse and -emulates the third button, and knows whether it's PS/2, serial or USB. - -Perhaps this is not what you want. In that case, you just have to select the -right type for your mouse in the list which appears. - -You can now test your mouse. Use buttons and wheel to verify if settings are -good. If not, you can click on \"Cancel\" to choose another driver."), - -setRootPassword => -__("This is the most crucial decision point for the security of your GNU/Linux -system: you are going to have to enter the Root password. Root is the system -administrator and is the only one authorized to make updates, add users, change -the overall system configuration, and so on. In short, root can do everything! -That is why you have to choose a password which is difficult to guess; drakX -will tell you if it is too easy. As shown, you can choose not to enter a -password, but we strongly advise you to enter one, if only for one reason: do -not think that because you booted GNU/Linux, your other operating systems are -safe from mistakes. That's not true since Root can overcome all limitations and -unintentionally erase all data on partitions by carelessly accessing the -partitions themselves! - -The password should be a mixture of alphanumeric characters and at least 8 -characters long. It should never be written down. - -Do not make the password too long or complicated, though: you must be able to -remember it without too much effort. - -You will have to type the password twice a typing error in the first attempt -could be a problem if you repeat it since the ``incorrect'' password is now -required when you connect up to the system. - -Depending on your local network configuration, you may or may not use NIS. If -you don't know, ask your system administrator. If you use NIS, check the option -Use NIS. When you press OK, you will then have to fill in the necessary -information."), - -setupBootloader => -__("LILO and GRUB are boot loaders for GNU/Linux. This stage is normally totally -automated. In fact, drakX will analyze the disk boot sector and will act -accordingly depending on what it finds here: - - * if it finds a Windows boot sector, it will replace it with a GRUB/LILO boot -sector so that you can start GNU/Linux or Windows; - - * if it finds a GRUB or LILO boot sector, it will replace it with a new one; - -If in doubt, drakX will display a dialog with various options. - - * Bootloader to use: you get here three choices: - - * LILO with graphical menu: if you prefer LILO with its graphical interface. - - * Grub: if you prefer GRUB (text menu). - - * LILO with text menu: if you prefer LILO with its text menu interface. - - * Boot device: In most cases, you will not change the default (/dev/hda), but if -you prefer, the bootloader can be installed on the second hard drive (/dev/hdb), -or even on a floppy disk (/dev/fd0). - - * Delay before booting default image: When rebooting the computer, this is the -delay granted to the user to choose in the boot loader menu, another boot entry -than the default one. - -!! Beware that if you choose not to install a bootloader (by selecting Cancel -here), you must ensure that you have a way to boot your Mandrake Linux system! -Also be sure about what you are doing if you change any of the options here. !! - -Clicking the Advanced button in this dialog will offer many advanced options -reserved to the expert user. - -Mandrake Linux installs its own bootloader, which will let you boot either -GNU/Linux or any other operating systems which you have on your system. - -If there is another operating system installed on your machine, it'll be -automatically added to the boot menu. Here you can choose to fine-tune the -existing options. Double-clicking on an existing entry allows you to change its -parameters or remove it; Add creates a new entry; and Done goes onto next -installation step."), - -setupSCSI => -__("drakX then goes on to detecting all hard disks present on your computer. It will -also scan for one or more PCI SCSI card(s) on your system, if you have any. If -such a device is found, drakX will automatically install the right driver. - -Should it fail, you are anyway asked whether you have a SCSI card or not. Answer -Yes to choose your card in a list or No if you have no SCSI hardware. If you are -not sure you can also check the list of hardware in your machine by selecting -See hardware info and clicking OK. - -If you have to manually specify your adapter, DrakX will ask if you want to -specify options for it. You should allow DrakX to probe the hardware for the -options. This usually works well. - -If not, you will need to provide options to the driver. Please review the User -Guide (chapter 3, section \"Collective informations on your hardware\") for -hints on retrieving this information from hardware documentation, from the -manufacturer's Web site (if you have Internet access) or from Microsoft Windows -(if you have it on your system)."), - -summary => -__("Here are presented various parameters related to your machine. Depending on your -installed hardware you may or not, see the following entries: - - * Mouse: mouse Check the current mouse configuration and click on the button to -change it if necessary. - - * Keyboard: keyboard Check the current keyboard map configuration and click on -the button to change that if necessary. - - * Timezone: timezone DrakX, by default, guesses your timezone from the language -you have chosen. But here again, as for the keyboard choice, you may not be in -the country which the chosen language suggests, so you may need to click on the -Timezone button so that you can configure the clock according to the time zone -you are in. - - * Printer: Clicking on the No Printer button, will open the printer -configuration wizard.. - - * Sound card: If a sound card has been detected on your system, it is displayed -here. No modification possible at installation time. - - * TV card: If a TV card has been detected on your system, it is displayed here. -No modification possible at installation time. - - * ISDN card: If an ISDN card has been detected on your system, it is displayed -here. You can click on the button to change the associated parameters."), -); |