Mandrake Linux

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Installing Mandrake 8.2

• Mandrake Linux

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Mandrake Linux 8.2 Requires

• Mandrake Linux 8.2 requires
• Pentium processor or compatible
• CDROM drive
• At least 32 MB RAM (64MB recommended for
  graphical installation)
• Mandrake Linux 8.2 can be installed a number of
  ways to meet your needs. The two most common (and
  recommended) installation methods are to
• Boot directly from the Installation CD, or
• Create a boot floppy if your computer will not
  boot from the CD
• Several other methods are available in addition
  to a traditional CD-based installation.
  Alternative methods include
• Network installations -- FTP, HTTP, and NFS
  installations require the Installation files be
  located on another networked machine
• Hard drive installation -- (handy for machines
  that don't have a CD-ROM drive)Hard drive
  installations don't require a network connection
  all of the Installation files can be located on
  the computer's hard drive
• PCMCIA Installation -- Primarily for laptops, a
  PCMCIA installation enables the use of PCMCIA
  devices (such as a PC-card CD-ROM drive or
  network adapter)
• All of the alternative methods require a special
  boot floppy. See the file "install.htm" located
  on the Installation CD for details.

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Installing Mandrake Linux Version 8.2

• Insert the CD
• Turn on the computer
• Press Enter to boot from CD
• Press Enter to Install or Upgrade

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Installing Mandrake Linux Version 8.2
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Installation Panel
Complete
Current Phase
Incomplete Phase
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PRE-Installation Steps

• Language
• License Agreement
• Install or Upgrade !!!

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Which Way?
Upgrade packages only. This is a simplified way
to upgrade a system that keeps the system's
configuration settings unchanged (such as video
settings, network, etc.).
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DrakX Partitioning Wizard
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Suggested Mount Points
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Recommended

• The easiest partitioning solution is to erase the
  entire disk, but this means that ALL existing
  partitions and their data will be lost!
• After the drive is erased and formatted, the
  Linux partitions are created automatically.

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Alternate

• Another convenient option is to let the installer
  automatically resize a Windows partition to make
  room for Linux.
• This option is only for if Windows occupies one
  large partition that spans the entire disk.
• If the disk already has multiple partitions, or
  if the PC has more than one hard drive, you'll
  need to create Linux partitions using one of the
  other methods.

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Alternate (Win)

• You'll see a final warning that Scandisk and
  Defrag should be performed on a drive before
  resizing a Windows partition.
• And as always, make sure you have backed up any
  important data that you cannot afford to lose
  before proceeding.
• The installer will then shrink the Windows
  partition and automatically create Linux
  partitions.

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Custom Partitioning

• A final option is called "Custom disk
  partitioning" -- this launches DiskDrake, the
  graphical disk partitioner.
• An example of partitioning with DiskDrake can be
  seen on the next pages.

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Resizing Partitions

• This animation shows how to easily resize a
  Windows partition.
• NOT Recommended on a W2K box!
• 1) Select the Windows partition by clicking on it
  with the mouse. The Windows FAT partition is
  displayed in blue.
• 2) Select the "Resize" button.
• 3) An alert reminds you to backup important data
  before proceeding.
• 4) Choose the new size for Windows after
  shrinking it. In this example, Windows is left
  with 3GB.
• 5) A new empty partition is created.

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Resizing Partitions Cont.

• 6) Select the new empty partition and choose the
  "Auto allocate" button to automatically create
  Linux partitions.
• 7) Choose "Done" and write the changes to disk.
• That's it!

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Pre-sorted Package Selection

• From this window, select software packages to
  install based on pre-sorted groups.
• Pause the cursor over a listing for a description
  of that group.

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Server Apps

• If any "server" applications were chosen to be
  installed, you will be shown a reminder that they
  will be activated as soon as the system boots up.

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Progress Meter

• Software installation will proceed automatically,
  displaying progress bars until complete.

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Intuitive Eject!

• Mandrake Linux 8.2 is commonly distributed on
  multiple CD-ROMs. If the installer requires
  packages from another CD, it will eject the
  current disk and prompt you to insert another one
  if necessary.
• If you don't have the CD that is being requested,
  just hit the "Cancel" button.

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ROOT

• Next you'll be asked to supply a password for the
  "root" account.
• The root account is used for system maintenance,
  and has complete access to the resources and
  settings of a computer. This account should only
  be used when necessary and is not for daily use.

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Add Users
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Auto-Logon
HOME OK! WORK BAD!
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Network Conf Wizard

• The Network Configuration Wizard allows you to
  easily configure Internet/Network settings.
• Sets up Eth0, Modem, etc.

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Connection Types

• From this screen you can choose to configure
  various types of network connections. Any network
  devices that were automatically detected will be
  listed as such.
• Choose a network type.

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Alert Window

• An alert window is displayed when the installer
  is ready to begin configuring the local network
  connection.

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IP Configuration

• Enter the IP configuration for this machine, or
  choose "Automatic IP" if the network interface is
  to be configured with BOOTP or DHCP.

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IP Related Configuration

• Enter your fully-qualified domain name, DNS
  server and gateway settings (if any).
• The Host name and Gateway entries can be left
  blank if it does not apply to your PC.
• The network settings will then be applied.

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Summary

• The "Summary" window displays a list of settings
  that can be changed if not accurate.
• Change the value by selecting the appropriate
  button.

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Printers

• The printer can be probed either automatically
  (with auto-detection) or manually. Some computers
  can lock-up during auto-detection, but most
  modern printers can be safely detected by the
  installer.

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Manual Printer Setup

• Manual setup of printers.
• If the printer wasn't detected, you may need to
  specify which port it is using.

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Printer Description

• Each printer needs a unique name associated with
  it the default name will simply be "Printer".
• If you have more than one printer to configure,
  the additional printers also need their own
  unique names.

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Printer Model

• If you don't see your printer's exact model in
  the list of printer drivers, try a similar or
  generic type.
• Paper size and resolution will be next.
• Then do you want to setup a new printer?
• Print Test Page?

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Package Updates

• By the time you install Mandrake Linux 8.2 on
  your PC, it is likely that some software packages
  have been updated since the initial release.
• This requires a working Internet connection.

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Choose a Site
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Choosing Packages

• Choose individual software packages by selecting
  the checkbox after the package name, then press
  the "Install" button.

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Package Download

• The selected packages will then be downloaded and
  installed onto your machine.

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Boot Loader

• The Linux bootloader will then be automatically
  installed onto the master boot record (MBR).
• Note if you already use a boot manager that
  you'd like to keep (such as System Commander,
  BootMagic, NT bootloader, etc.), choose an Expert
  installation instead of Recommended so that you
  can choose where to install the Linux bootloader.

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Video and Resolution

• DrakX will detect your computer's video card and
  probe the capabilities of the monitor.
• If for some reason a device wasn't recognized,
  you may need to specify the monitor and/or video
  card.

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POP! Not!

• Then choose your desired resolution and color
  depth for the display.
• Press the "Show all" button to dispay a complete
  list of all the available resolutions.

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Yes or No???

• The display will be tested and this test screen
  should appear.
• If your display doesn't appear correctly, choose
  "No" from this window to try some alternative
  settings

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• Congratulations, that's the end of the
  installation.
• But before rebooting the system, this is a good
  time to create an emergency boot floppy.
• Select the green circle in the left panel next to
  "Create a bootdisk" near the bottom of the list.

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Making a Bootdisk

• A custom boot floppy provides a way to boot into
  your Mandrake system without depending on the
  Linux bootloader should it ever get damaged or
  corrupt.
• Note The Installation CD also contains a rescue
  system press F1 at the boot prompt to access
  Rescue mode.

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Congratulations
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LILO

• LILO is the graphical bootloader for Mandrake
  Linux 8.2.
• After your computer starts up, use the keyboard's
  cursor keys to select which operating system to
  boot into and hit "Enter".
• If Windows is also installed on the PC, it will
  appear as an option in the boot menu.

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Loging In To Your Box