nightmorph 07/03/20 03:53:42 Modified: hb-install-gli-dialog.xml Log: updated gli-dialog HB, massive changes as usual
Revision Changes Path 1.2 xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml file : http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml?rev=1.2&view=markup plain: http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml?rev=1.2&content-type=text/plain diff : http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml?r1=1.1&r2=1.2 Index: hb-install-gli-dialog.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /var/cvsroot/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml,v retrieving revision 1.1 retrieving revision 1.2 diff -u -r1.1 -r1.2 --- hb-install-gli-dialog.xml 19 Mar 2007 20:37:28 -0000 1.1 +++ hb-install-gli-dialog.xml 20 Mar 2007 03:53:42 -0000 1.2 @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?> <!DOCTYPE sections SYSTEM "/dtd/book.dtd"> -<!-- $Header: /var/cvsroot/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml,v 1.1 2007/03/19 20:37:28 nightmorph Exp $ --> +<!-- $Header: /var/cvsroot/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gli-dialog.xml,v 1.2 2007/03/20 03:53:42 nightmorph Exp $ --> <!-- The content of this document is licensed under the CC-BY-SA license --> <!-- See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 --> <sections> -<version>2.1</version> -<date>2006-11-01</date> +<version>3.0</version> +<date>2007-03-19</date> <section> <title>Welcome</title> @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ </p> <pre caption="Start the installer"> -# <i>installer</i> +# <i>installer-dialog</i> </pre> <p> @@ -39,23 +39,25 @@ </p> <p> -There are two types of installation modes available. Choose <c>Networkless</c> -to begin installing Gentoo Linux. +There are two types of installation modes available, <c>Standard</c> and +<c>Advanced</c>. The first mode will set a number of options without requiring +your intervention, while the second mode will require you to make several more +choices during installation. </p> -<note> -Selecting <c>Networkless</c> will make some later configuration options -unavailable. Simply proceed to the next screen. -</note> +<p> +If you choose <c>Standard</c>, skip ahead to <uri +link="#partitioning">Partitioning</uri>. Otherwise, continue reading. +</p> </body> </subsection> </section> <section> -<title>Preinstallation Configuration</title> +<title>Advanced: Preinstallation Configuration</title> <subsection> -<title>Optional: Manual Network Configuration</title> +<title>Manual Network Configuration</title> <body> <p> @@ -72,7 +74,7 @@ </body> </subsection> <subsection> -<title>Optional: Load Additional Kernel Modules</title> +<title>Load Additional Kernel Modules</title> <body> <p> @@ -84,7 +86,7 @@ </subsection> </section> -<section> +<section id="partitioning"> <title>Partitioning</title> <subsection> <title>Preparing the disks</title> @@ -95,17 +97,15 @@ disks. The <c>Partitioning</c> screen will show you a list of detected disks and allow you to specify the filesystems you would like to have on your partitions. Selecting <c>Clear partitions</c> will erase all previous partitions on -your disk, so be careful with this option! It is also possible to resize -certain partition types. +your disk, so be careful with this option!<!-- It is also possible to resize +certain partition types. --> </p> <p> If you choose to go with the <c>Recommended layout</c>, the installer will create three partitions: 100MB for <path>/boot</path>, a <path>/swap</path> partition up to 512MB in size, and the rest of the available space on the disk -is used for <path>/</path>, the root partition. If you have more than 4GB of -unpartitioned space, using the "Recommended layout" will automatically configure -your partitions without destroying any data on any existing partitions. +is used for <path>/</path>, the root partition. </p> <warn> @@ -119,174 +119,78 @@ </section> <section> -<title>Network Mounts</title> -<subsection> -<title>Optional: Define network mounts</title> -<body> - -<p> -This screen lets you set up and use any existing network mounts during and -after installation. At this time, only NFS is supported. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - -<!-- removed per codeman's suggestion on IRC; selecting "Networkless at -beginning makes these options unavailable - -<section> -<title>Stage Selection</title> +<title>System Configuration</title> <subsection> -<title>Dynamic stage generation</title> +<title>Installation type</title> <body> <p> -Since you are performing an installation <e>without</e> an internet connection, -you <e>must</e> select <c>3+GRP</c> from the stage options present. Then, on the next -screen, select <c>Create from CD</c>. Everything you need to build your system will -then be generated from the files on the LiveCD. +Since you are performing a GRP/networkless install, you must select +<c>Networkless</c>, then continue with the installation. </p> -<warn> -Do <e>not</e> select any options other than those specified above when you are -installing without an internet connection. -</warn> - </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Portage Tree</title> <subsection> -<title>Obtaining a Portage tree</title> -<body> - -<p> -You must choose <c>Snapshot</c> on this screen. The installer will automatically -install a Portage tree from the LiveCD once you select Snapshot; you do not -need to specify a snapshot URI. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - ---> - -<section> -<title>make.conf</title> -<subsection> -<title>USE flags</title> +<title>Timezone</title> <body> <p> -Since you are performing a GRP/networkless install, you will not be allowed to -select USE flags before installation. However, you are free to set your own USE -flags in <path>/etc/make.conf</path> after you have rebooted into your finished -system. +Study the list and select the region closest to your actual location. </p> </body> </subsection> <subsection> -<title>CFLAGS</title> +<title>Networking</title> <body> <p> -Select your processor type in the CFLAGS section along with any custom -optimizations you may want, such as <c>-O2</c> and <c>-pipe</c>. +On this screen, you will be able to configure the various network interface +devices detected on your computer. Read the available options carefully. </p> -</body> -</subsection> -<subsection> -<title>Features</title> -<body> - <p> -Any other options you wish to set for future use should be selected now. Read -through the available FEATURES and make your choices. +The next screen gives you a choice between DHCP and manual IP address +configuration. Once your network interface is properly configured, you will +need to create a hostname for your system. Optionally, you may specify a +domainname and any DNS server information needed. </p> </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Kernel Sources</title> <subsection> -<title>Using the LiveCD kernel</title> -<body> - -<p> -You must use the kernel present on the LiveCD for the GRP/networkless -install. This is merely a <c>gentoo-sources</c> kernel compiled by -<c>genkernel</c>, Gentoo's automated compilation utility, and will give you a -kernel that automatically detects and configures your hardware upon boot. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - -<section> <title>Bootloader</title> -<subsection> -<title>Making your choice</title> <body> <p> -This screen allows to you choose your bootloader. Next, select your boot device -and (optionally) specify any additional boot options. +This screen allows to you choose your bootloader (<c>grub</c>, or no +bootloader). Next, select your boot device and (optionally) specify any +additional boot options. </p> </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Timezone</title> -<subsection> -<title>Choose your timezone</title> -<body> - -<p> -Study the list and select the region closest to your actual location. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Networking</title> <subsection> -<title>Add network device</title> +<title>Users and groups</title> <body> <p> -On this screen, you will be able to configure the various network interface -devices detected on your computer. Read the available options carefully. +First set the root password for the system administrator (the <e>root</e> +user). </p> <p> -The next screen gives you a choice between DHCP and manual IP address -configuration. Once your network interface is properly configured, you will -need to create a hostname for your system. Optionally, you may specify a -domainname and any DNS server information needed. +We <e>strongly</e> recommend that you create a regular user for daily work. +Working as root all the time is <e>dangerous</e> and should be avoided! Create +your users, set their passwords, and add them to the appropriate groups. You can +optionally change their home directories and select their login shell. </p> </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Extra Packages</title> <subsection> -<title>Optional: installing extra packages</title> +<title>Extra Packages</title> <body> <p> @@ -296,11 +200,8 @@ </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Startup Services</title> <subsection> +<title>Startup Services</title> <body> <p> @@ -313,41 +214,15 @@ </body> </subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Other Settings</title> <subsection> -<title>Miscellaneous options</title> -<body> - -<p> -Now you will be able to change various settings, including keyboard layout, -graphical display manager, the default editor, and whether to set your hardware -clock to UTC or local time. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - -<section> -<title>Users</title> -<subsection> -<title>Adding users and groups</title> +<title>Other Settings</title> <body> <p> -First set the root password for the system administrator (the <e>root</e> -user). -</p> - -<p> -We <e>strongly</e> recommend that you create a regular user for daily work. -Working as root all the time is <e>dangerous</e> and should be avoided! Create -your users, set their passwords, and add them to the appropriate groups. You -can optionally change their home directories, select their login shell, and set -helpful comments. +If you chose to perform an <c>Advanced</c> installation, you now will be able to +change various settings, including keyboard layout, graphical display manager, +the default editor, and whether to set your hardware clock to UTC or local +time. </p> </body> @@ -355,21 +230,14 @@ </section> <section> -<title>Review</title> +<title>Finishing Up</title> <subsection> -<title>Finishing up</title> <body> <p> -Please take the time to double-check each step of the installation process, -ensuring that your system is properly configured. When you have finished -reviewing, you may save your progress and exit, or select <c>Install</c> to -begin automatically installing Gentoo. -</p> - -<p> -The installer will alert you when it has finished. It will then return you to -the command prompt. All you need to do to reboot is type: +The installer will ask if you want to save your <c>installation profile</c> for +later use. The installer will alert you when it has finished. It will then +return you to the command prompt. All you need to do to reboot is type: </p> <pre caption="Rebooting"> @@ -386,25 +254,3 @@ </subsection> </section> </sections> - -<!-- -Steps of the dialog: -(pre): type installer at the prompt to begin the dialog -1. Partitioning -(note: we absolutely must include partitioning info here; gli-dialog refers -users to the partitioning info in the gentoo handbook! note that the gtkfe -installer already has this partition info in its graphical help screens) - -2. Network mounts -3. Stage Selection -4. kernel sources -5. bootloader -6. timezone -7. network interface selection/configuration (inc. dhcp/static-manual) -8. hostname/domainname/dns -9. Optional: install additional packages -10. set root password -11. add user, set passwords/groups -12. review -(post) finishes, drops to prompt: shutdown -r now ---> -- [email protected] mailing list
