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diff --git a/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-intro.xml b/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-intro.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..79bad220 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-intro.xml @@ -0,0 +1,133 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> +<section version="5.0" xmlns="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook" + xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" + xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" + xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" + xmlns:m="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" + xmlns:html="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" + xmlns:db="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook"> + <!-- 2018/05/18 apb: Created this xml, along with netInstall-stage1.xml and netInstall-stage2.xml to replace the previously single xml for NetInstall. --> + + <title>Introduction</title> + + <section> + <title>NetInstall Media</title> + + <section> + <title>Description</title> + + <para>These minimal ISO's contain:</para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>less than 100 MB and are convenient if bandwidth is too low to + download a full DVD, or if you have a PC without a DVD drive or + unable to boot from a USB stick.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>no more than that which is needed to a) start the + <literal>DrakX</literal> installer and b) find + <literal>DrakX-installer-stage2</literal> and other packages that + are needed to continue and complete the install.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>The required source packages may be on a PC hard disk, a local + drive, a local network or on the Internet.</para> + + <note> + <para>Installation via encrypted wifi or bluetooth is not + supported.</para> + </note> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Availability</title> + + <para>There a two versions of the NetInstall media:</para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para><emphasis role="bold">netinstall.iso</emphasis> For those who + prefer not to use non-free software, this ISO contains only free + software.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><emphasis role="bold">netinstall-nonfree.iso</emphasis> This + ISO additionally includes proprietary device drivers, which may be + required for your network device, disk controller, etc.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>Both versions are available in the form of separate 32-bit and + 64-bit ISO's. See here: <link + xlink:href="https://www.mageia.org/en/downloads/">https://www.mageia.org/en/downloads/</link></para> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Preparation</title> + + <para>After downloading the image, burn it to a CD/DVD or, if you prefer + to put it on a USB stick, follow the instructions here: <link + xlink:href="https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Installation_Media#Dump_Mageia_ISOs_on_an_USB_stick">https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Installation_Media#Dump_Mageia_ISOs_on_an_USB_stick</link></para> + </section> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Installation Stages</title> + + <para>The installation is carried out in two stages:</para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para><emphasis role="bold">Stage 1</emphasis> This is the + pre-Installation stage. You will need to provide the method and + details for accessing the medium containing the files to be used for + the installation. If the method involves a server, then the network + connection will be activated.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><emphasis role="bold">Stage 2</emphasis> This is the actual + Installation stage, which will automatically commence once a + connection to the installer files has been established.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <note> + <para>During Stage 1, nothing will be written to your Hard Disk, so it + is safe to quit at any point during Stage 1 if you wish. You can do so + by pressing <keycombo> + <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> + + <keycap>Alt</keycap> + + <keycap>Del</keycap> + </keycombo>.</para> + </note> + + <tip> + <para>You can use <keycombo> + <keycap>Alt</keycap> + + <keycap>F3</keycap> + </keycombo> to read the logs and <keycombo> + <keycap>Alt</keycap> + + <keycap>F1</keycap> + </keycombo> to return to the installer screen.</para> + </tip> + + <warning> + <para>Unlike when installing from DVD or LiveCD, during the first part + of the installation (<emphasis role="bold">Stage 1</emphasis>), you will + be asked to type things. During this stage, your keyboard will operate + as per an <link + xlink:href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout#United_States">American + keyboard</link> layout. This can be very confusing when you need to type + names and paths.</para> + </warning> + </section> +</section> |