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Revision Changes Path 1.2 xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gtkfe.xml file : http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gtkfe.xml?rev=1.2&view=markup plain: http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gtkfe.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-gtkfe.xml?r1=1.1&r2=1.2 Index: hb-install-gtkfe.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /var/cvsroot/gentoo/xml/htdocs/doc/en/handbook/2007.0/hb-install-gtkfe.xml,v retrieving revision 1.1 retrieving revision 1.2 diff -u -r1.1 -r1.2 --- hb-install-gtkfe.xml 19 Mar 2007 20:37:28 -0000 1.1 +++ hb-install-gtkfe.xml 31 Mar 2007 04:35:54 -0000 1.2 @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ <?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-gtkfe.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-gtkfe.xml,v 1.2 2007/03/31 04:35:54 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> +<version>3.0</version> <date>2006-11-01</date> <section> @@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ </p> <p> -There are two types of installation modes available. Choose <c>Networkless</c> +There are three types of installation modes available. Choose <c>Networkless</c> to begin installing Gentoo Linux. </p> <note> Selecting <c>Networkless</c> will make some later configuration options -unavailable. Simply proceed to the next screen. +unavailable. </note> </body> @@ -42,53 +42,6 @@ </section> <section> -<title>Pre-installation Configuration</title> -<subsection> -<title>Optional: Manual Network Configuration</title> -<body> - -<p> -In the next section, you are required to configure your network. The Installer -should have already detected and set up your network for you, but if it didn't, -you can manually configure your network. On the <e>Misc.</e> tab, you can -specify a location of your choice or keep the default of -<path>/var/log/installer.log</path> where the Installer will store its logs. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -<subsection> -<title>Optional: Remote Installation</title> -<body> - -<p> -If you wish to enable SSH access to the machine, you can start <c>sshd</c> and -specify a root password. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -<subsection> -<title>Optional: Load Additional Kernel Modules</title> -<body> - -<p> -If you need to load more kernel modules to support your hardware, enter their -names into the appropriate line, each separated by a space. -</p> - -<warn> -Do not change the <e>Install mode</e> selection to anything besides -<b>Normal</b>. This feature is still experimental and changing it will leave you -with an unbootable system! -</warn> -<!-- still experimental for 2006.1? --> - -</body> -</subsection> -</section> - -<section> <title>Partitioning</title> <subsection> <title>Preparing the disks</title> @@ -174,8 +127,6 @@ <e>Build binary packages</e> creates ready-to-install binary tarballs of all packages you compile on your system. <e>DistCC</e> allows you to share the burden of compiling with another computer via your network connection. -<e>ccache</e> saves compiled code for later use, and thus can greatly speed up -compilation time if you re-install the same package. </p> <p> @@ -191,6 +142,22 @@ </section> <section> +<title>Timezone</title> +<subsection> +<title>Choose your timezone</title> +<body> + +<p> +Study the map and select the region closest to your actual location. Later, +you will be asked to select if you want your clock to be set to UTC or local +time. +</p> + +</body> +</subsection> +</section> + +<section> <title>Kernel Sources</title> <subsection> <title>Using the LiveCD kernel</title> @@ -203,110 +170,115 @@ automatically detects and configures your hardware upon boot. </p> -<p> -If you want to have a nifty background image during system boot, select the -<c>Enable bootsplash</c> option. -</p> - </body> </subsection> </section> <section> -<title>Bootloader</title> +<title>Networking</title> <subsection> -<title>Making your choice</title> +<title>Device information</title> <body> <p> -This screen allows to you choose your bootloader and, optionally, specify -additional kernel parameters that will be used at bootup. -</p> - -<p> -You may specify which disk to boot from by choosing the appropriate option -from <e>Boot Drive</e>. In Linux, the first IDE disk in your system is called -<c>hda</c>, the second IDE disk is <c>hdb</c>, and so on. If you have SATA or -SCSI disks, they will be called <c>sda</c>, <c>sdb</c>, etc. Please make the -correct selection for your system. -</p> -<!-- more bootloader inclusions needed about vga, etc. just don't include pure -CLI stuff, but only what can go on the extra kernel params line --> -<p> -If you need to pass any additional options to the kernel, such as video and/or -VGA statements, simply add them to the "Extra kernel parameters" section. +On this screen, you will be able to configure the various network interface +devices on your computer. Read the available options carefully. </p> <p> -If you jumpered your harddrive because the BIOS can't handle large harddrives -you'll need to append <c>hdx=stroke</c>. If you have SCSI devices, you should -add <c>doscsi</c> as a kernel option. +On the <e>Hostname/Proxy Information/Other</e> tab, you will need to choose a +hostname for your machine. You may also specify proxy server and DNS settings +if needed. </p> -<!-- do we need to cover all the stuff about lilo/grub and kernel parameter -lines and/or block devices here? --> - </body> </subsection> </section> <section> -<title>Timezone</title> +<title>Daemons</title> <subsection> -<title>Choose your timezone</title> +<title>Cron daemon</title> <body> <p> -Study the map and select the region closest to your actual location. Later, -you will be asked to select if you want your clock to be set to UTC or local -time. +Cron daemons are helpful programs that run tasks at scheduled times. While you +do not <e>need</e> to install one, they can be quite useful. Since this is a +Networkless installation, you are limited to <c>vixie-cron</c> or no cron +daemon. +</p> + +</body> +</subsection> +<subsection> +<title>System logger</title> +<body> + +<p> +A system logger is a necessity for any Linux operating system. Since this is a +Networkless installation, you are limited to <c>syslog-ng</c> or no logger. </p> </body> </subsection> </section> + <section> -<title>Networking</title> +<title>Bootloader</title> <subsection> -<title>Device information</title> <body> <p> -On this screen, you will be able to configure the various network interface -devices on your computer. Read the available options carefully. +This screen allows to you choose your bootloader and, optionally, specify +additional kernel parameters that will be used at bootup. Since this is a +Networkless installation, you are limited to <c>grub</c> or no bootloader. </p> <p> -On the <e>Hostname/Proxy Information/Other</e> tab, you will need to choose a -hostname for your machine. You may also specify proxy server and DNS settings -if needed. +You may specify which disk to boot from by choosing the appropriate option +from <e>Boot Drive</e>. In Linux, the first IDE disk in your system is called +<c>hda</c>, the second IDE disk is <c>hdb</c>, and so on. If you have SATA or +SCSI disks, they will be called <c>sda</c>, <c>sdb</c>, etc. Please make the +correct selection for your system. +</p> +<!-- more bootloader inclusions needed about vga, etc. just don't include pure +CLI stuff, but only what can go on the extra kernel params line --> +<p> +If you need to pass any additional options to the kernel, such as video and/or +VGA statements, simply add them to the "Extra kernel parameters" section. </p> +<p> +If you jumpered your harddrive because the BIOS can't handle large harddrives +you'll need to append <c>hdx=stroke</c>. If you have SCSI devices, you should +add <c>doscsi</c> as a kernel option. +</p> + +<!-- do we need to cover all the stuff about lilo/grub and kernel parameter +lines and/or block devices here? --> + </body> </subsection> </section> <section> -<title>Daemons</title> +<title>Users</title> <subsection> -<title>Cron daemon</title> +<title>Adding users and groups</title> <body> <p> -Cron daemons are helpful programs that run tasks at scheduled times. While you -do not <e>need</e> to install one, they can be quite useful. +First set the root password for the system administrator (the <e>root</e> +user). </p> -</body> -</subsection> -<subsection> -<title>System logger</title> -<body> - <p> -A system logger is a necessity for any Linux operating system. Make your -selection from the available choices. +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, add them to the appropriate groups, and set their passwords. You +can optionally change their home directories, select their login shell, and +set helpful comments. </p> </body> @@ -362,47 +334,13 @@ </section> <section> -<title>Users</title> -<subsection> -<title>Adding users and groups</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, add them to the appropriate groups, and set their passwords. You -can optionally change their home directories, select their login shell, and -set helpful comments. -</p> - -</body> -</subsection> -</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 click <c>Install</c> to begin -automatically installing Gentoo. -</p> - -<p> -You are free to browse around on the LiveCD while the installation proceeds. -The installer window will alert you when it has finished. At that point, can -close the window by clicking the <c>x</c> in the top right corner. When you are -ready, you may log out and reboot. Make sure you remove the LiveCD during the -reboot. +At this point, you're done. You can reboot into your new Gentoo system at any +time. </p> <p> -- [email protected] mailing list
