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package help;
use common;
1;
# IMPORTANT: Don't edit this File - It is automatically generated
# from the manuals !!!
# Write a mail to <documentation@mandrakesoft.com> if
# you want it changed.
sub acceptLicense() {
N("Before continuing, you should carefully read the terms of the license. It
covers the entire Mandrake Linux distribution. If you do agree with all the
terms in it, check the \"%s\" box. If not, simply turn off your computer.", N("Accept"));
}
sub addUser() {
N("GNU/Linux is a multi-user system, meaning each user may have their own
preferences, their own files and so on. You can read the ``Starter Guide''
to learn more about multi-user systems. But unlike \"root\", who is the
system administrator, the users you add at this point will not be
authorized to change anything except their own files and their own
configurations, protecting the system from unintentional or malicious
changes that impact on the system as a whole. 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 use. Although it is 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 will not work any more. If
you make a serious mistake as a regular user, the worst that will happen is
that you will lose some information, but not affect the entire system.
The first field asks you for a real name. Of course, this is not mandatory
-- you can actually enter whatever you like. DrakX will use the first word
you typed in this field and copy it to the \"%s\" field, which is the name
this user will enter to log onto the system. If you like, you may override
the default and change the username. The next step is to enter a password.
From a security point of view, a non-privileged (regular) user password is
not as crucial as the \"root\" password, but that is 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 \"%s\", you can add other users. Add a user for each one
of your friends: your father or your sister, for example. Click \"%s\" when
you have finished adding users.
Clicking the \"%s\" button allows you to change the default \"shell\" for
that user (bash by default).
When you have finished adding users, you will be asked to choose a user
that can automatically log into the system when the computer boots up. If
you are interested in that feature (and do not care much about local
security), choose the desired user and window manager, then click \"%s\".
If you are not interested in this feature, uncheck the \"%s\" box.", N("User name"), N("Accept user"), N("Next ->"), N("Advanced"), N("Next ->"), N("Do you want to use this feature?"));
}
sub ask_mntpoint_s() {
N("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. If you want to store your data on a
separate partition, you will also need to create a \"/home\" partition
(only possible if you have more than one Linux partition available).
Each partition is listed as follows: \"Name\", \"Capacity\".
\"Name\" is structured: \"hard drive type\", \"hard drive number\",
\"partition number\" (for example, \"hda1\").
\"Hard drive type\" is \"hd\" if your hard drive is an IDE hard drive and
\"sd\" if it is a SCSI hard drive.
\"Hard drive number\" is always a letter after \"hd\" or \"sd\". For IDE
hard drives:
* \"a\" means \"master hard drive on the primary IDE controller\";
* \"b\" means \"slave hard drive on the primary IDE controller\";
* \"c\" means \"master hard drive on the secondary IDE controller\";
* \"d\" means \"slave hard drive on the secondary IDE controller\".
With SCSI hard drives, an \"a\" means \"lowest SCSI ID\", a \"b\" means
\"second lowest SCSI ID\", etc.");
}
sub chooseCd() {
N("The Mandrake Linux installation is distributed on several CD-ROMs. DrakX
knows if a selected package is located on another CD-ROM so it will eject
the current CD and ask you to insert the correct CD as required.");
}
sub choosePackages() {
N("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
to make it simpler to manage the packages have been placed into groups of
similar applications.
Packages are sorted into groups corresponding to a particular use of your
machine. Mandrake Linux has four predefined installations available. You
can think of these installation classes as containers for various packages.
You can mix and match applications from the various groups, so a
``Workstation'' installation can still have applications from the
``Development'' group installed.
* \"%s\": if you plan to use your machine as a workstation, select one or
more of the applications that are in the workstation group.
* \"%s\": if plan on using your machine for programming, choose the
appropriate packages from that group.
* \"%s\": if your machine is intended to be a server, select which of the
more common services you wish to install on your machine.
* \"%s\": 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.
Moving the mouse cursor over a group name will display a short explanatory
text about that group. If you unselect all groups when performing a regular
installation (as opposed to an upgrade), a dialog will pop up proposing
different options for a minimal installation:
* \"%s\": install the minimum number of packages possible to have a
working graphical desktop.
* \"%s\": installs the base system plus basic utilities and their
documentation. This installation is suitable for setting up a server.
* \"%s\": will install the absolute minimum number of packages necessary
to get a working Linux system. With this installation you will only have a
command line interface. The total size of this installation is about 65
megabytes.
You can check the \"%s\" box, which is useful if you are familiar with the
packages being offered or if you want to have total control over what will
be installed.
If you started the installation in \"%s\" mode, you can unselect all groups
to avoid installing any new package. This is useful for repairing or
updating an existing system.", N("Workstation"), N("Development"), N("Server"), N("Graphical Environment"), N("With X"), N("With basic documentation"), N("Truly minimal install"), N("Individual package selection"), N("Upgrade"));
}
sub choosePackagesTree() {
N("If you told the installer that you wanted to individually select packages,
it will present a tree 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 appears on the
right to let you know the purpose of the package.
!! 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 servers to be
installed. By default Mandrake Linux will automatically start any installed
services 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 that
security holes were discovered after this version of Mandrake Linux was
finalized. If you do not know what a particular service is supposed to do
or why it is being installed, then click \"%s\". Clicking \"%s\" will
install the listed services and they will be started automatically by
default during boot. !!
The \"%s\" option is used to disable the warning dialog which appears
whenever the installer automatically selects a package to resolve a
dependency issue. Some packages have relationships between each other such
that installation of a package requires that some other program is also
rerquired to be installed. The installer can determine which packages are
required to satisfy a dependency to successfully complete the installation.
The tiny floppy disk icon at the bottom of the list allows you to load a
package list created during a previous installation. This is useful if you
have a number of machines that you wish to configure identically. Clicking
on this icon will ask you to insert a floppy disk previously created at the
end of another installation. See the second tip of last step on how to
create such a floppy.", N("No"), N("Yes"), N("Automatic dependencies"));
}
sub configureNetwork() {
N("You will now set up your Internet/network connection. If you wish to
connect your computer to the Internet or to a local network, click \"%s\".
Mandrake Linux will attempt to autodetect network devices and modems. If
this detection fails, uncheck the \"%s\" box. You may also choose not to
configure the network, or to do it later, in which case clicking the \"%s\"
button will take you to the next step.
When configuring your network, the available connections options are:
traditional modem, ISDN modem, ADSL connection, cable modem, and finally a
simple LAN connection (Ethernet).
We will not detail each configuration option - just make sure that you have
all the parameters, such as IP address, default gateway, DNS servers, etc.
from your Internet Service Provider or system administrator.
You can consult the ``Starter Guide'' chapter about Internet connections
for details about the configuration, or simply wait until your system is
installed and use the program described there to configure your connection.", N("Next ->"), N("Use auto detection"), N("Cancel"));
}
sub configurePrinter() {
N("\"%s\": clicking on the \"%s\" button will open the printer configuration
wizard. Consult the corresponding chapter of the ``Starter Guide'' for more
information on how to setup a new printer. The interface presented there is
similar to the one used during installation.", N("Printer"), N("Configure"));
}
sub configureServices() {
N("This dialog is used to choose which services you wish to start at boot
time.
DrakX will list all the services available on the current installation.
Review each one carefully and uncheck those which are not needed at boot
time.
A short explanatory text will be displayed about a service when it is
selected. However, if you are not sure whether a service is useful or not,
it is safer to leave the default behavior.
!! At this stage, be very careful if you intend to use your machine as a
server: you will probably not want to start any services that you do not
need. Please remember that several services can be dangerous if they are
enabled on a server. In general, select only the services you really need.
!!");
}
sub configureTimezoneGMT() {
N("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 unselecting
\"%s\", which will let GNU/Linux know that the system clock and the
hardware clock are in the same timezone. This is useful when the machine
also hosts another operating system like Windows.
The \"%s\" option will automatically regulate the clock by connecting to a
remote time server on the Internet. For this feature to work, you must have
a working Internet connection. It is best to choose a time server located
near you. This option actually installs a time server that can used by
other machines on your local network as well.", N("Hardware clock set to GMT"), N("Automatic time synchronization"));
}
sub configureX_card_list() {
N("Graphic Card
The installer will normally automatically detect and configure the
graphic card installed on your machine. If it is not the case, you can
choose from this list the card you actually have installed.
In the case that different servers are available for your card, with or
without 3D acceleration, you are then asked to choose the server that best
suits your needs.");
}
sub configureX_chooser() {
N("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 Mandrake Linux rely upon.
You will be presented with a list of different parameters to change to get
an optimal graphical display: Graphic Card
The installer will normally automatically detect and configure the
graphic card installed on your machine. If it is not the case, you can
choose from this list the card you actually have installed.
In the case that different servers are available for your card, with or
without 3D acceleration, you are then asked to choose the server that best
suits your needs.
Monitor
The installer will normally automatically detect and configure the
monitor connected to your machine. If it is correct, you can choose from
this list the monitor you actually have connected to your computer.
Resolution
Here you can choose the resolutions and color depths available for your
hardware. Choose the one that best suits your needs (you will be able to
change that after installation though). A sample of the chosen
configuration is shown in the monitor.
Test
the system will try to open a graphical screen at the desired
resolution. If you can see the message during the test and answer \"%s\",
then DrakX will proceed to the next step. If you cannot see the message, it
means that some part of the autodetected configuration was incorrect and
the test will automatically end after 12 seconds, bringing you back to the
menu. Change settings until you get a correct graphical display.
Options
Here you can choose whether you want to have your machine automatically
switch to a graphical interface at boot. Obviously, you want to check
\"%s\" if your machine is to act as a server, or if you were not successful
in getting the display configured.", N("Yes"), N("No"));
}
sub configureX_monitor() {
N("Monitor
The installer will normally automatically detect and configure the
monitor connected to your machine. If it is correct, you can choose from
this list the monitor you actually have connected to your computer.");
}
sub configureX_resolution() {
N("Resolution
Here you can choose the resolutions and color depths available for your
hardware. Choose the one that best suits your needs (you will be able to
change that after installation though). A sample of the chosen
configuration is shown in the monitor.");
}
sub configureX_xfree_and_glx() {
N("In the case that different servers are available for your card, with or
without 3D acceleration, you are then asked to choose the server that best
suits your needs.");
}
sub configureXxdm() {
N("Options
Here you can choose whether you want to have your machine automatically
switch to a graphical interface at boot. Obviously, you want to check
\"%s\" if your machine is to act as a server, or if you were not successful
in getting the display configured.", N("No"));
}
sub doPartitionDisks() {
N("At this point, you need to decide where you want to install the Mandrake
Linux operating system 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 partition the drive. Basically, partitioning a hard drive consists
of logically dividing it to create the space needed to install your new
Mandrake Linux system.
Because the process of partitioning a hard drive is usually irreversible
and can lead to lost data if there is an existing operating system already
installed on the drive, partitioning can be intimidating and stressful if
you are an 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 your hard drive configuration, several options are available:
* \"%s\": this option will perform an automatic partitioning of your blank
drive(s). If you use this option there will be no further prompts.
* \"%s\": 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.
* \"%s\": if Microsoft Windows is installed on your hard drive and takes
all the space available on it, you will have to create free space for
Linux. To do so, you can delete your Microsoft Windows partition and data
(see ``Erase entire disk'' solution) or resize your Microsoft Windows FAT
partition. Resizing can be performed without the loss of any data, provided
you have previously defragmented the Windows partition and that it uses the
FAT format. Backing up your data is strongly recommended.. Using this
option is recommended if you want to use both Mandrake Linux and Microsoft
Windows on the same computer.
Before choosing this option, please understand that after this
procedure, the size of your Microsoft Windows partition will be smaller
then when you started. You will have less free space under Microsoft
Windows to store your data or to install new software.
* \"%s\": if you want to delete all data and all partitions present on
your hard drive and replace them with your new Mandrake Linux system,
choose this option. Be careful, because you will not be able to undo your
choice after you confirm.
!! If you choose this option, all data on your disk will be deleted. !!
* \"%s\": this will simply erase everything on the drive and begin fresh,
partitioning everything from scratch. All data on your disk will be lost.
!! If you choose this option, all data on your disk will be lost. !!
* \"%s\": 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 really only
recommended if you have done something like this before and have some
experience. For more instructions on how to use the DiskDrake utility,
refer to the ``Managing Your Partitions '' section in the ``Starter
Guide''.", N("Use free space"), N("Use existing partition"), N("Use the free space on the Windows partition"), N("Erase entire disk"), N("Remove Windows"), N("Custom disk partitioning"));
}
sub exitInstall() {
N("There you are. Installation is now complete and your GNU/Linux system is
ready to use. Just click \"%s\" to reboot the system. The first thing you
should see after your computer has finished doing its hardware tests is the
bootloader menu, giving you the choice of which operating system to start.
The \"%s\" button shows two more buttons to:
* \"%s\": to create an installation 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:
* \"%s\". This is a partially automated installation. The partitioning
step is the only interactive procedure.
* \"%s\". Fully automated installation: the hard disk is completely
rewritten, all data is lost.
This feature is very handy when installing a number of similar machines.
See the Auto install section on our web site for more information.
* \"%s\"(*): saves a list of the packages selected in this installation.
To use this selection with another installation, insert the floppy and
start the installation. At the prompt, press the [F1] key and type >>linux
defcfg=\"floppy\" <<.
(*) You need a FAT-formatted floppy (to create one under GNU/Linux, type
\"mformat a:\")", N("Reboot"), N("Advanced"), N("generate auto-install floppy"), N("Replay"), N("Automated"), N("Save packages selection"));
}
sub formatPartitions() {
N("Any partitions that have been newly defined must be formatted for use
(formatting means creating a file system).
At this time, you may wish to reformat some already existing partitions to
erase any data they contain. If you wish to do that, please select those
partitions as well.
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 when selecting partitions. After formatting, all data on
the selected partitions will be deleted and you will not be able to recover
it.
Click on \"%s\" when you are ready to format partitions.
Click on \"%s\" if you want to choose another partition for your new
Mandrake Linux operating system installation.
Click on \"%s\" if you wish to select partitions that will be checked for
bad blocks on the disk.", N("Next ->"), N("<- Previous"), N("Advanced"));
}
sub installUpdates() {
N("At the time you are installing Mandrake Linux, it is likely that some
packages have been updated since the initial release. Bugs may have been
fixed, security issues resolved. To allow you to benefit from these
updates, you are now able to download them from the Internet. Check \"%s\"
if you have a working Internet connection, or \"%s\" if you prefer to
install updated packages later.
Choosing \"%s\" will display a list of places from which updates can be
retrieved. You should choose one nearer to you. A package-selection tree
will appear: review the selection, and press \"%s\" to retrieve and install
the selected package(s), or \"%s\" to abort.", N("Yes"), N("No"), N("Yes"), N("Install"), N("Cancel"));
}
sub miscellaneous() {
N("At this point, DrakX will allow you to choose the security level desired
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