install-guide fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml, 1.20, 1.21 fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml, 1.15, 1.16
Stuart Ellis (elliss)
fedora-docs-commits at redhat.com
Sat Dec 10 13:48:48 UTC 2005
Author: elliss
Update of /cvs/docs/install-guide
In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv1293
Modified Files:
fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml
fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml
Log Message:
- Modified sections on installing from a network server to cover using mirrors
- Moved Architecture explanation to a separate section, as both mirror URLs and disc sets reference architecture names
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--- fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 6 Dec 2005 20:54:47 -0000 1.20
+++ fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 13:48:41 -0000 1.21
@@ -1,33 +1,32 @@
<!-- $Id: -->
+
<preface id="ch-intro">
<title>Introduction</title>
-
<para>
&FC; is a complete desktop and server operating system created
entirely with open source software.
</para>
-
<caution>
<title>&FC; Lifecycle</title>
+
<para>
&FC; is a rapidly evolving system which follows the latest
- technical developments. &FC; may not be appropriate for use in
+ technical developments. &FC; may not be appropriate for use in
critical applications in your organization.
</para>
</caution>
-
<para>
This manual helps you to install &FC; on desktops, laptops and
- servers. The installation system is flexible enough to use even if
- you have no previous knowledge of Linux or computer networks. If
- you select default options, &FC; provides a complete desktop
- operating system, including productivity applications, Internet
- utilities, and desktop tools.
+ servers. The installation system is flexible enough to use even if
+ you have no previous knowledge of Linux or computer networks. If you
+ select default options, &FC; provides a complete desktop operating
+ system, including productivity applications, Internet utilities, and
+ desktop tools.
</para>
-
<para>
This document does not detail all of the features of the
- installation system. <!-- Automating the installation process and
+ installation system.
+<!-- Automating the installation process and
configuring network installation servers will be described in
separate tutorials. [These tutorials will be added later. Until
they exist, do not reference them. - PWF.] -->
@@ -41,69 +40,117 @@
<para>
The &FP;, which produces and maintains &FC;, is a collaboration
between &FORMAL-RHI; and the <indexterm>
- <primary>free software</primary>
- <see>FOSS</see>
+ <primary>free software</primary>
+ <see>FOSS</see>
</indexterm><indexterm>
- <primary>open source</primary>
- <see>FOSS</see>
- </indexterm>
- <indexterm>
- <primary>FOSS (free and open source software)</primary>
+ <primary>open source</primary>
+ <see>FOSS</see>
+ </indexterm> <indexterm>
+ <primary>FOSS (free and open source software)</primary>
</indexterm> <firstterm>free and open source software</firstterm>
- (FOSS) community. The &FP; also provides &FEX;, additional
+ (FOSS) community. The &FP; also provides &FEX;, additional
software packaged for installation on a &FC; system.
</para>
<para>
- For more information about the &FP;, please visit <ulink
- url="http://fedora.redhat.com/">&FP-URL;</ulink>. Refer to
+ For more information about the &FP;, please visit
+ <ulink
+ url="http://fedora.redhat.com/">&FP-URL;</ulink>. Refer to
<ulink
- url="http://www.opensource.org/">http://www.opensource.org/</ulink>
- and <ulink
- url="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html</ulink>
+ url="http://www.opensource.org/">http://www.opensource.org/</ulink>
+ and
+ <ulink
+ url="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html</ulink>
for more information about open source software.
</para>
-
</section>
+ <section id="sn-hwarchitecture">
+ <title>Understanding i386 and Other Architectures</title>
+ <para>
+ The &FP; provides versions of &FC; for PCs, and also for a range
+ of other machines that are based on different technologies. Each
+ version of &FC; is built for computers that are based on a
+ specific <firstterm>architecture</firstterm>. All 32-bit PCs are
+ based on the <firstterm>i386</firstterm> architecture. You may
+ also install versions of &FC; on computers that are based on
+ <firstterm>x86_64</firstterm>, and <firstterm>ppc</firstterm>. The
+ architectures are explained below:
+ </para>
+ <variablelist>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>i386</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Intel x86-compatible processors, including Intel Pentium and
+ Pentium-MMX, Pentium Pro, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron,
+ Pentium 4, and Xeon; VIA C3/C3-m and Eden/Eden-N; and AMD
+ Athlon, AthlonXP, Duron, AthlonMP, and Sempron
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>ppc</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ PowerPC processors, such as those found in Apple Power
+ Macintosh, G3, G4, and G5, and IBM pSeries systems
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>x86_64</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ 64-bit AMD processors such as Athlon64, Turion64, Opteron;
+ and Intel 64-bit processors such as EM64T
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ </variablelist>
+ </section>
<section id="sn-before-begin">
<title>Before You Begin</title>
-
+
<para>
Before installing &FC; you will need access to the following
things:
</para>
+
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
- <para>
- Boot or installation media (refer to <xref
+ <para>
+ Boot or installation media (refer to
+ <xref
linkend="sn-preparing-media"/> for more information)
- </para>
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- Information about your network configuration
- </para>
+ <para>
+ Information about your network configuration
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- A copy of this &IG; and the Release Notes for this version of
- &FC;
- </para>
+ <para>
+ A copy of this &IG; and the Release Notes for this version of
+ &FC;
+ </para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
<para>
The Release Notes specify the hardware requirements for the
- version of &FC; which you are about to install. They also provide
+ version of &FC; which you are about to install. They also provide
advice on any known problems with particular hardware and software
configurations.
</para>
-
+
<para>
The Release Notes are available on the first disc in HTML and
- plain text format. The latest versions of this &IG; and the
+ plain text format. The latest versions of this &IG; and the
Release Notes can always be found at &FDPDOCS-URL;.
</para>
@@ -111,34 +158,36 @@
<title>Networking</title>
<para>
- By default, &FC; systems attempt to discover correct connection
- settings for the attached network using <indexterm>
- <primary>DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)</primary>
- </indexterm> <firstterm>DHCP</firstterm> (Dynamic Host Control
- Protocol). Your network may include a DHCP provider which
- delivers settings to other systems on demand. The DHCP provider
- may be a router or wireless access point for the network, or a
- server.
+ By default, &FC; systems attempt to discover correct connection
+ settings for the attached network using <indexterm>
+ <primary>DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)</primary>
+ </indexterm> <firstterm>DHCP</firstterm> (Dynamic Host Control
+ Protocol). Your network may include a DHCP provider which
+ delivers settings to other systems on demand. The DHCP provider
+ may be a router or wireless access point for the network, or a
+ server.
</para>
<para>
- In some circumstances you may need to provide information about
- your network during the installation process. Refer to <xref
- linkend="sn-installing-networkinstallation" /> and <xref
- linkend="sn-installing-managed-network" /> for more information.
+ In some circumstances you may need to provide information about
+ your network during the installation process. Refer to
+ <xref
+ linkend="sn-installing-networkinstallation" /> and
+ <xref
+ linkend="sn-installing-managed-network" /> for more
+ information.
</para>
<note>
- <title>Modem Configuration</title>
- <para>
- The installation system for &FC; does not configure modems. If
- your computer has a modem, configure the dialing settings
- after you complete the installation and reboot.
- </para>
- </note>
+ <title>Modem Configuration</title>
+ <para>
+ The installation system for &FC; does not configure modems. If
+ your computer has a modem, configure the dialing settings
+ after you complete the installation and reboot.
+ </para>
+ </note>
</section>
-
<!--
Is it just me, or is this section really out of place? [PWF]
@@ -161,65 +210,103 @@
</section>
-->
-
<section id="sn-installing-networkinstallation">
- <title>Installing from a Network Server</title>
+ <title>Installing from a Server or Website</title>
<para>
- To install &FC; using a network installation server you will
- need to know the following:
+ You may install &FC; using a <firstterm>mirror</firstterm>, a
+ website or network server that provide a copy of the necessary
+ files. To use a mirror you will need to know the following:
</para>
+
<itemizedlist>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- the name of the server
- </para>
- </listitem>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- the network protocol used for installation (FTP, HTTP, or
- NFS)
- </para>
- </listitem>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- the path to the installation files
- </para>
- </listitem>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ the name of the server
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ the network protocol used for installation (FTP, HTTP, or
+ NFS)
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ the path to the installation files on the server
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
</itemizedlist>
<para>
- A network installation requires boot media, unless you are using
- <firstterm>PXE</firstterm> (Pre-boot eXecution Environment) to
- boot your computer. Boot your computer using either an
- installation DVD, the first installation CD, a boot CD, or a
- prepared USB storage device. Refer to <xref
- linkend="sn-preparing-media"/> for more information.
+ You may install &FC; from your own private mirror, or use one of
+ the public mirrors maintained by members of the community. The
+ &FP; maintains a list of public mirrors that provide the
+ installation files with HTTP and FTP:
+ <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/mirrors.html"/>.
+ Choose a server from the list for your region.
</para>
-
+
<para>
- PXE (also referred to as <firstterm>netboot</firstterm>) is a
- standard that enables PCs to use files on a server as a boot
- device. &FC; includes utilities that allow it to function as a
- PXE server for other computers.
+ Add
+ <filename>/&FCLOCALVER;/<replaceable>architecture</replaceable>/os/</filename>
+ to the path shown on the website, to determine the complete the
+ directory path for the installation files.
+ </para>
+ <tip>
+ <title>Building Your Own Mirror</title>
+ <para>
+ Refer to <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/mirror/"/>
+ for information on how to create your own &FED; mirror for
+ either public or private use.
+ </para>
+ </tip>
+ <para>
+ To use a mirror, boot your computer with a &FED; disc, and
+ follow the instructions in
+ <xref linkend="ch-other-install-methods"/>. Refer to
+ <xref
+ linkend="sn-preparing-media"/> for more information on
+ creating the boot media.
+ </para>
+
+ <note>
+ <title>Using the Installation Discs</title>
+
+ <para>
+ If you boot your computer with either an installation DVD, or
+ the first installation CD, enter <userinput>linux
+ askmethod</userinput> at the
+ <prompt>boot:</prompt>
+ prompt to access the server installation options.
+ </para>
+ </note>
+
+ <para>
+ If your network includes a server, you may also use
+ <firstterm>PXE</firstterm> (Pre-boot eXecution Environment) to
+ boot your computer. PXE (also referred to as
+ <firstterm>netboot</firstterm>) is a standard that enables PCs
+ to use files on a server as a boot device. &FC; includes
+ utilities that allow it to function as a PXE server for other
+ computers.
</para>
-
</section>
-
<section id="sn-installing-managed-network">
<title>Installing &FC; on a Managed Network</title>
<para>
- Some corporate networks include a <firstterm>directory
- service</firstterm> that manages user accounts for the
- organization. &FC; systems can join a Kerberos, NIS, Hesiod, or
- <trademark class="registered">Microsoft</trademark> <trademark
- class="registered">Windows</trademark> domain as part of the
- installation process. &FC; can also use LDAP directories.
+ Some corporate networks include a <firstterm>directory
+ service</firstterm> that manages user accounts for the
+ organization. &FC; systems can join a Kerberos, NIS, Hesiod, or
+ <trademark class="registered">Microsoft</trademark>
+ <trademark
+ class="registered">Windows</trademark> domain as
+ part of the installation process. &FC; can also use LDAP
+ directories.
</para>
-
- <!--
+<!--
<para>
The process of configuring your &FC; system to use network
@@ -229,22 +316,19 @@
[When this tutorial exists, remove these comments.]
-->
-
<caution>
- <title>Consult Network Administrators</title>
- <para>
- If you are installing outside of your home, always consult the
- administrators before installing a &FC; system on an existing
- network. They can provide correct network and authentication
- settings, and guidance on specific organizational policies and
- requirements.
- </para>
- </caution>
+ <title>Consult Network Administrators</title>
+ <para>
+ If you are installing outside of your home, always consult the
+ administrators before installing a &FC; system on an existing
+ network. They can provide correct network and authentication
+ settings, and guidance on specific organizational policies and
+ requirements.
+ </para>
+ </caution>
</section>
-
</section>
-
<section id="sn-preparing-media">
<title>Preparing Media</title>
@@ -254,20 +338,20 @@
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
- <para>
- CD or DVD media (either installation disc #1 or a special
- boot-only disc)
- </para>
+ <para>
+ CD or DVD media (either installation disc #1 or a special
+ boot-only disc)
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- USB media
- </para>
+ <para>
+ USB media
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- Network interface (via PXE)
- </para>
+ <para>
+ Network interface (via PXE)
+ </para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
@@ -277,75 +361,42 @@
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
- <para>
- CD or DVD media installation discs
- </para>
+ <para>
+ CD or DVD media installation discs
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- Hard disk
- </para>
+ <para>
+ Hard disk
+ </para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
- <para>
- Network installation tree via HTTP, FTP, or NFS
- </para>
+ <para>
+ Network installation tree via HTTP, FTP, or NFS
+ </para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
<note>
<title>Installation from Diskettes</title>
+
<para>
- There is no option to install &FC; from diskettes.
+ There is no option to install &FC; from diskettes.
</para>
</note>
<para>
To install &FC; from discs, you need five installation CDs, or the
- installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported
- <firstterm>architecture</firstterm>. Currently, &FC; supports the
- <firstterm>i386</firstterm>, <firstterm>ppc</firstterm>, and
- <firstterm>x86_64</firstterm> architectures. These architectures
- are described below:
+ installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported
+ architecture.
</para>
- <variablelist>
- <varlistentry>
- <term>i386</term>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- Intel x86-compatible processors, including Intel Pentium and
- Pentium-MMX, Pentium Pro, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron,
- Pentium 4, and Xeon; VIA C3/C3-m and Eden/Eden-N; and AMD
- Athlon, AthlonXP, Duron, AthlonMP, and Sempron
- </para>
- </listitem>
- </varlistentry>
- <varlistentry>
- <term>ppc</term>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- PowerPC processors, such as those found in Apple Power
- Macintosh, G3, G4, and G5, and IBM pSeries systems
- </para>
- </listitem>
- </varlistentry>
- <varlistentry>
- <term>x86_64</term>
- <listitem>
- <para>
- 64-bit AMD processors such as Athlon64, Turion64, Opteron;
- and Intel 64-bit processors such as EM64T
- </para>
- </listitem>
- </varlistentry>
- </variablelist>
-
<important>
<title>Architecture-Specific Distributions</title>
+
<para>
- To install &FC; you need the boot or installation media that is
- particular to your architecture.
+ To install &FC; you need the boot or installation media that is
+ particular to your architecture.
</para>
</important>
@@ -358,10 +409,11 @@
<para>
You may also use the first CD or DVD installation disc from the
- complete &FC; distribution as boot media. For instructions to
+ complete &FC; distribution as boot media. For instructions to
download and prepare this CD or DVD installation media, refer to
- <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/"/>. If you already
- have the full set of &FC; installation media, skip to <xref
+ <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/"/>. If you already
+ have the full set of &FC; installation media, skip to
+ <xref
linkend="sn-booting-from-disc"/>.
</para>
@@ -369,97 +421,89 @@
<title>Preparing CD or DVD Media</title>
<para>
- The <filename>images/boot.iso</filename> file on the first &FC;
- installation disc is a boot image designed for CD and DVD media.
- This file also appears on FTP and Web sites providing &FC;. You
- can also find this file on mirror sites in the &FC; distribution
- directory for your particular architecture.
+ The <filename>images/boot.iso</filename> file on the first &FC;
+ installation disc is a boot image designed for CD and DVD media.
+ This file also appears on FTP and Web sites providing &FC;. You
+ can also find this file on mirror sites in the &FC; distribution
+ directory for your particular architecture.
</para>
<para>
- To convert an ISO file into a physical CD, use the option in
- your CD-writing program that burns a CD image file to a CD. If
- you copy the file itself to a CD instead, the disc will not boot
- or work correctly. Refer to your CD writing program
- documentation for instructions. If you are using Linux, use the
- following command to burn a CD image file to a blank recordable
- CD:
+ To convert an ISO file into a physical CD, use the option in
+ your CD-writing program that burns a CD image file to a CD. If
+ you copy the file itself to a CD instead, the disc will not boot
+ or work correctly. Refer to your CD writing program
+ documentation for instructions. If you are using Linux, use the
+ following command to burn a CD image file to a blank recordable
+ CD:
</para>
-
<screen>
<userinput>cdrecord --device=<replaceable>cdwriter-device</replaceable> -tao -eject <replaceable>image-file.iso</replaceable></userinput>
</screen>
-
</section>
-
+
<section id="sn-preparing-usb-media">
<title>Preparing USB Boot Media</title>
<warning>
- <title>Data Loss</title>
- <para>
- <emphasis>This procedure destroys data on the
- media.</emphasis> Back up any important information before
- you begin. Some models of USB media use additional partitions
- or software to provide functions such as encryption. This
- procedure may make it difficult or impossible to access these
- special areas on your boot media.
- </para>
+ <title>Data Loss</title>
+
+ <para>
+ <emphasis>This procedure destroys data on the
+ media.</emphasis> Back up any important information before you
+ begin. Some models of USB media use additional partitions or
+ software to provide functions such as encryption. This
+ procedure may make it difficult or impossible to access these
+ special areas on your boot media.
+ </para>
</warning>
<para>
- The <filename>images/diskboot.img</filename> file on the first
- &FC; installation disc is a boot image designed for USB media.
- This file also appears on FTP and Web sites providing &FC;.
+ The <filename>images/diskboot.img</filename> file on the first
+ &FC; installation disc is a boot image designed for USB media.
+ This file also appears on FTP and Web sites providing &FC;.
</para>
<para>
- Several software utilities are available for Windows and Linux
- that can write image files to a device. Linux includes the
- <command>dd</command> command for this purpose. To write an
- image file to boot media with <command>dd</command> on a current
- version of &FC;:
+ Several software utilities are available for Windows and Linux
+ that can write image files to a device. Linux includes the
+ <command>dd</command> command for this purpose. To write an
+ image file to boot media with <command>dd</command> on a current
+ version of &FC;:
</para>
-
<procedure>
- <step>
- <para>
- Locate the image file.
- </para>
- </step>
- <step>
- <para>
- Attach or insert the media.
- </para>
- </step>
- <step>
- <para>
- Your system may automatically detect and open the media. If
- that happens, close or unmount the media before continuing.
- </para>
- </step>
- <step>
- <para>
- Open a terminal window.
- </para>
- </step>
- <step>
- <para>
- In the terminal window, type the following command:
- </para>
-
+ <step>
+ <para>
+ Locate the image file.
+ </para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>
+ Attach or insert the media.
+ </para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>
+ Your system may automatically detect and open the media. If
+ that happens, close or unmount the media before continuing.
+ </para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>
+ Open a terminal window.
+ </para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>
+ In the terminal window, type the following command:
+ </para>
<screen>
<userinput>dd if=diskboot.img of=/dev/sda</userinput>
</screen>
-
- </step>
+ </step>
</procedure>
-
</section>
-
</section>
-
-
</preface>
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retrieving revision 1.16
diff -u -r1.15 -r1.16
--- fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 -0000 1.15
+++ fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 13:48:41 -0000 1.16
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
<!-- $Id: -->
<chapter id="ch-other-install-methods">
- <title>Other Installation Methods</title>
-
+ <title>Alternative Installation Methods</title>
<para>
The installation method screen below appears if one of the following
is true:
@@ -10,17 +9,17 @@
<orderedlist>
<listitem>
<para>
- You booted with PXE, USB media, or boot-only CD or DVD media.
+ You booted with PXE, USB media, or boot-only CD or DVD media.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- You entered the <option>askmethod</option> option at the
- <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt.
+ You entered the <option>askmethod</option> option at the
+ <prompt>boot:</prompt>
+ prompt.
</para>
</listitem>
</orderedlist>
-
<figure id="fig-install-method">
<title>Installation Method Screen</title>
<mediaobject>
@@ -37,214 +36,203 @@
</textobject>
</mediaobject>
</figure>
-
<para>
Highlight the appropriate installation method on the list, and
select <guibutton>OK</guibutton>.
</para>
-
<note>
<title>CD/DVD Activity</title>
+
<para>
If the first &FC; distribution installation disc is in your
computer's CD or DVD drive, the installation program loads its
- next stage from that disc. The installation program still
+ next stage from that disc. The installation program still
downloads <emphasis>package data</emphasis> from the source you
choose.
</para>
</note>
-
-
<section id="sn-install-method-server">
<title>Installation from a Network Server</title>
<para>
You may install &FC; from a network server using FTP, HTTP, or
<indexterm>
- <primary>NFS (Network File System)</primary>
- <secondary>install from</secondary>
- </indexterm> NFS protocols. <!-- These installation methods
- require a properly configured server. Setting up an installation
- server is detailed in a separate tutorial. [This comment can be
- removed when the tutorial exists. - PWF.] -->
+ <primary>NFS (Network File System)</primary>
+ <secondary>install from</secondary>
+ </indexterm> NFS protocols. Refer to
+ <xref linkend="sn-installing-networkinstallation"/> for
+ information on installation servers.
</para>
-
<section id="sn-installer-tcpip">
<title>TCP/IP Configuration</title>
<para>
- By default, the installation program uses DHCP to automatically
- provide the network settings. If your network has no DHCP
- server, clear the checkbox labeled <guibutton>Use dynamic IP
- configuration</guibutton> and enter the settings manually.
- Select <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to continue.
+ By default, the installation program uses DHCP to automatically
+ provide the network settings. If your network has no DHCP
+ server, clear the checkbox labeled <guibutton>Use dynamic IP
+ configuration</guibutton> and enter the settings manually.
+ Select <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to continue.
</para>
-
<figure id="fig-inst-ipsetup">
- <title>Configure TCP/IP Dialog</title>
- <mediaobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/inst-ipsetup.eps" format="EPS"/>
- </imageobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/inst-ipsetup.png" format="PNG"/>
- </imageobject>
- <textobject>
- <phrase>
+ <title>Configure TCP/IP Dialog</title>
+ <mediaobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/inst-ipsetup.eps" format="EPS"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/inst-ipsetup.png" format="PNG"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <textobject>
+ <phrase>
TCP/IP configuration dialog.
</phrase>
- </textobject>
- </mediaobject>
+ </textobject>
+ </mediaobject>
</figure>
-
<para>
- These settings apply only during the installation process. The
- installation program allows you to configure the final network
- configuration later.
+ These settings apply only during the installation process. The
+ installation program allows you to configure the final network
+ configuration later.
</para>
-
</section>
-
<section id="sn-installer-service-settings">
<title>Network Service Setup</title>
<para>
- The FTP, HTTP, and NFS service setup dialogs are very similar.
- Each requires the name or IP address of the server, and a
- directory where the installation tree resides.
+ The FTP, HTTP, and NFS service setup dialogs are very similar.
+ Each requires the name or IP address of the server, and a
+ directory where the installation files reside. To use a public
+ server, or mirror website, refer to
+ <xref linkend="sn-installing-networkinstallation"/> for
+ information on valid server names and directory paths.
</para>
-
<figure id="fig-ftp-setup">
- <title>FTP Setup Dialog</title>
- <mediaobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup.eps" format="EPS"/>
- </imageobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup.png" format="PNG"/>
- </imageobject>
- <textobject>
- <phrase>
+ <title>FTP Setup Dialog</title>
+ <mediaobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup.eps" format="EPS"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup.png" format="PNG"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <textobject>
+ <phrase>
FTP setup dialog.
</phrase>
- </textobject>
- </mediaobject>
+ </textobject>
+ </mediaobject>
</figure>
-
<para>
- The FTP service setup dialog also has an option for
- <guilabel>non-anonymous FTP</guilabel>. If your FTP server does
- not provide anonymous access, select this check box, and provide
- an account name and password in the following dialog. Select
- <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to continue.
+ The FTP service setup dialog also has an option for
+ <guilabel>non-anonymous FTP</guilabel>. If your FTP server does
+ not provide anonymous access, select this check box, and provide
+ an account name and password in the following dialog. Select
+ <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to continue.
</para>
-
<figure id="fig-ftp-setup-further">
- <title>Non-anonymous FTP Account Dialog</title>
- <mediaobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup-further.eps" format="EPS"/>
- </imageobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup-further.png" format="PNG"/>
- </imageobject>
- <textobject>
- <phrase>
+ <title>Non-anonymous FTP Account Dialog</title>
+ <mediaobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup-further.eps" format="EPS"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/ftp-setup-further.png" format="PNG"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <textobject>
+ <phrase>
Non-anonymous FTP account dialog.
</phrase>
- </textobject>
- </mediaobject>
+ </textobject>
+ </mediaobject>
</figure>
-
</section>
-
</section>
-
-
<section id="sn-installing-from-harddrive">
<title>Installation from a Hard Drive</title>
<para>
You may install from a hard drive that contains the ISO image
- files for the &FED; discs. The hard drive may be internal to the
- computer or attached by USB. The partition on the hard drive
+ files for the &FED; discs. The hard drive may be internal to the
+ computer or attached by USB. The partition on the hard drive
holding the ISO files must be formatted with the <indexterm>
- <primary>ext2</primary>
- <see>file systems</see>
+ <primary>ext2</primary>
+ <see>file systems</see>
</indexterm><indexterm>
- <primary>file systems</primary>
- <secondary>ext2</secondary>
+ <primary>file systems</primary>
+ <secondary>ext2</secondary>
</indexterm> <firstterm>ext2</firstterm>, <indexterm>
- <primary>ext3</primary>
- <see>file systems</see>
+ <primary>ext3</primary>
+ <see>file systems</see>
</indexterm><indexterm>
- <primary>file systems</primary>
- <secondary>ext3</secondary>
+ <primary>file systems</primary>
+ <secondary>ext3</secondary>
</indexterm> <firstterm>ext3</firstterm> or <indexterm>
- <primary>vfat</primary>
- <see>file systems</see>
+ <primary>vfat</primary>
+ <see>file systems</see>
</indexterm><indexterm>
- <primary>file systems</primary>
- <secondary>vfat</secondary>
+ <primary>file systems</primary>
+ <secondary>vfat</secondary>
</indexterm> <firstterm>vfat</firstterm> file system. In &FED;,
<systemitem class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem> includes a range
of file systems, such as FAT-16 and FAT-32, found on most
- removable media. External hard drives usually contain <systemitem
- class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem> (FAT-32) file systems.
- Some Microsoft Windows systems also use <systemitem
- class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem> file systems on internal
- hard disk partitions.
+ removable media. External hard drives usually contain
+ <systemitem
+ class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem> (FAT-32) file
+ systems. Some Microsoft Windows systems also use
+ <systemitem
+ class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem> file systems on
+ internal hard disk partitions.
</para>
<note>
<title>FAT-16, FAT-32, and <systemitem
class="filesystem">vfat</systemitem></title>
+
<para>
- Before you begin installation from a hard drive, check the
- partition type to ensure that &FED; can read it. To check a
- partition's file system under Windows, use the <application>Disk
- Management</application> tool. To check a partition's file
- system under Linux, use the <command>fdisk</command> utility.
+ Before you begin installation from a hard drive, check the
+ partition type to ensure that &FED; can read it. To check a
+ partition's file system under Windows, use the <application>Disk
+ Management</application> tool. To check a partition's file
+ system under Linux, use the <command>fdisk</command> utility.
</para>
</note>
<para>
You cannot use ISO files on partitions controlled by LVM (Logical
- Volume Management). Refer to <xref
- linkend="sn-partitioning-general" /> for more information about
- file systems.
+ Volume Management). Refer to
+ <xref
+ linkend="sn-partitioning-general" /> for more information
+ about file systems.
</para>
<para>
If you choose this option, the following screen appears:
</para>
-
<figure id="fig-hdd-instmethod">
<title>Select Partition Screen</title>
<mediaobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/hdd-instmethod.eps" format="EPS"/>
- </imageobject>
- <imageobject>
- <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/hdd-instmethod.png" format="PNG"/>
- </imageobject>
- <textobject>
- <phrase>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/hdd-instmethod.eps" format="EPS"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <imageobject>
+ <imagedata align="center" fileref="./figs/hdd-instmethod.png" format="PNG"/>
+ </imageobject>
+ <textobject>
+ <phrase>
Select partition screen.
</phrase>
- </textobject>
+ </textobject>
</mediaobject>
</figure>
-
<para>
Select the partition containing the ISO files from the list of
- available partitions. Internal IDE drive device names begin with
- <filename>/dev/hd</filename>. SCSI or USB drive device names
- begin with <filename>/dev/sd</filename>. Each individual drive
- has its own letter, for example <filename>/dev/hda</filename>.
- Each partition on a drive is numbered, for example
+ available partitions. Internal IDE drive device names begin with
+ <filename>/dev/hd</filename>. SCSI or USB drive device names begin
+ with <filename>/dev/sd</filename>. Each individual drive has its
+ own letter, for example <filename>/dev/hda</filename>. Each
+ partition on a drive is numbered, for example
<filename>/dev/sda1</filename>.
</para>
@@ -257,9 +245,7 @@
<para>
Select <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to continue.
</para>
-
</section>
-
</chapter>
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