From fedora-docs-commits at redhat.com Wed Jun 10 15:29:09 2015 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="===============2784281650227142122==" MIME-Version: 1.0 From: fedora-docs-commits at redhat.com To: docs-commits at lists.fedoraproject.org Subject: install-guide fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallation-en.xml, 1.9, 1.10 fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml, 1.13, 1.14 fedora-install-guide-en.xml, 1.23, 1.24 fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml, 1.18, 1.19 fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml, 1.14, 1.15 Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:59:35 -0500 Message-ID: <200511261659.jAQGxZGb003918@cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com> --===============2784281650227142122== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/install-guide In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv3895 Modified Files: fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallation-en.xml = fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml = fedora-install-guide-en.xml fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml = fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml = Log Message: Bump 1.0.2, hopefully adding organization improvements and a bit on /home Index: fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallation-en.xml =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallatio= n-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.9 retrieving revision 1.10 diff -u -r1.9 -r1.10 --- fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallation-en.xml 22 Nov 2005 01:11:28 = -0000 1.9 +++ fedora-install-guide-beginninginstallation-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 = -0000 1.10 @@ -3,25 +3,23 @@ Beginning the Installation = - To begin installation of &FC;, boot the computer from the boot - media. The boot media provides the necessary programs and files to - start the installation program. Once you start the installation + To begin installation of &FC;, boot the computer from the bootable + media. The bootable media provides the necessary programs and files + to start the installation program. Once you start the installation program, you may be able to install from a completely different piece of media. = - - Choosing a Different Installation Source - - To choose a different source for installation, enter - linux askmethod at the - boot: prompt. If you boot from - some types of media such as USB or the network, the installation - program always asks you to choose the - installation source. - - - + + If you boot from the first installation disc of the &FC; + distribution, you may choose a different source for installation. + The default source is the CDs themselves. To change this behavior, + enter linux askmethod at the + boot: prompt. If you boot from + other media, the installation program always + asks you to choose the installation source. + + = The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Index: fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.= xml,v retrieving revision 1.13 retrieving revision 1.14 diff -u -r1.13 -r1.14 --- fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml 9 Jun 2005 00:18:04 -0000 = 1.13 +++ fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 -0000= 1.14 @@ -246,26 +246,29 @@ Partition Types = - Every partition has a - partition - type - file system - partition type, to indicate the = format of the - file system file system on that - partition. The file system enables Linux to organize, search, and - retrieve files stored on that partition. Use the + Every partition has a + partition + type + file system + partition type, to indicate + the format of the + file system file + system on that partition. The file system enables + Linux to organize, search, and retrieve files stored on that + partition. Use the - ext3 - file system - - file system - ext3 - ext3 file - system for data partitions, unless you have specific needs that requi= re another - type of file system. + ext3 + file system + + file system + ext3 + ext3 + file system for data partitions that are not part of LVM, unless + you have specific needs that require another type of file + system. = = @@ -315,8 +318,31 @@ = - + = +
+ Creating a <filename>/home</filename> Partition + + + Many users find it helpful to create a separate partition for + the /home directory. With a separate + /home partition, you can reinstall &FC; + without erasing user data files. If you expect that you or + other users will be creating data files, you should create a + /home partition. + + + + LVM and <filename>/home</filename> + + If your &FC; system will host accounts for numerous users, you + should create the /home partition in an + LVM logical volume. LVM provides flexibility for adding more + user data storage later. + + + +
= = Index: fedora-install-guide-en.xml =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.23 retrieving revision 1.24 diff -u -r1.23 -r1.24 --- fedora-install-guide-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 14:43:08 -0000 1.23 +++ fedora-install-guide-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 -0000 1.24 @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ = - - + + = @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ = - &FC; &FCLOCALVER; &IG; + &FC; &FCLOCALVER; &IG; - BETA 2005 @@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ - 1.01rc1 + 1.0.1rc1 2005-11-20 PaulWFrields @@ -125,6 +125,17 @@ + + 1.0.2 + 2005-11-25 + PaulWFrields + + + Additional reorganization for clarity; information on + /home partition + + + = Index: fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.18 retrieving revision 1.19 diff -u -r1.18 -r1.19 --- fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 14:45:12 -0000 1.18 +++ fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 -0000 1.19 @@ -71,59 +71,25 @@ Before You Begin = - To install &FC; from discs, you need four installation CDs, or the - installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported - architecture. Currently, &FC; supports the - i386, ppc, and - x86_64 architectures. These architectures - are described below: + Before installing &FC; you will need access to the following + things: - - - - i386 - - - 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 - - - - - ppc - - - PowerPC processors, such as those found in Apple Power - Macintosh, G3, G4, and G5, and IBM pSeries systems - - - - - x86_64 - - - 64-bit AMD processors such as Athlon64, Turion64, Opteron; - and Intel 64-bit processors such as EM64T - - - - - - - You should also have the following documents: - - = - a current copy of the Release Notes + Boot or installation media (refer to for more information) + + + + + Information about your network configuration - a copy of this &IG; + A copy of this &IG; and the Release Notes for this version of + &FC; @@ -138,8 +104,7 @@ The Release Notes are available on the first disc in HTML and plain text format. The latest versions of this &IG; and the - Release Notes can always be found at &FDPDOCS-URL;. + Release Notes can always be found at &FDPDOCS-URL;. =
@@ -226,7 +191,8 @@ PXE (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. + prepared USB storage device. Refer to for more information. = @@ -235,11 +201,6 @@ device. &FC; includes utilities that allow it to function as a PXE server for other computers. - - - Booting your computer is explained in the next section, . - =
= @@ -338,35 +299,83 @@ = + To install &FC; from discs, you need five installation CDs, or the + installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported + architecture. Currently, &FC; supports the + i386, ppc, and + x86_64 architectures. These architectures + are described below: + + + + + i386 + + + 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 + + + + + ppc + + + PowerPC processors, such as those found in Apple Power + Macintosh, G3, G4, and G5, and IBM pSeries systems + + + + + x86_64 + + + 64-bit AMD processors such as Athlon64, Turion64, Opteron; + and Intel 64-bit processors such as EM64T + + + + + + + Architecture-Specific Distributions + + To install &FC; you need the boot or installation media that is + particular to your architecture. + + + + The &FC; distribution includes image files for boot-only CD or DVD media and USB media. These files can be converted into bootable media using standard Linux utilities or third-party programs on other operating systems. = - - CD or DVD Installation Media - - You may also use the first CD or DVD disc from the complete &FC; - distribution as boot media. For instructions to download and - prepare this media, refer to . If you already - have the full set of &FC;, skip to . - - + + You may also use the first CD or DVD installation disc from the + complete &FC; distribution as boot media. For instructions to + download and prepare this CD or DVD installation media, refer to + . If you already + have the full set of &FC; installation media, skip to . + =
- Preparing CD or DVD Boot Disc + Preparing CD or DVD Media = The images/boot.iso 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;. + 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. = - To convert the ISO file into a physical CD, use the option in + 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 @@ -438,7 +447,7 @@ = -dd if=3Ddiskboot.img of=3D/dev/sda1 +dd if=3Ddiskboot.img of=3D/dev/sda = Index: fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en= .xml,v retrieving revision 1.14 retrieving revision 1.15 diff -u -r1.14 -r1.15 --- fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 9 Jun 2005 00:18:55 -0000= 1.14 +++ fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 26 Nov 2005 16:59:27 -000= 0 1.15 @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ - You booted with PXE, or USB media. + You booted with PXE, USB media, or boot-only CD or DVD media. @@ -46,9 +46,10 @@ CD/DVD Activity - If a &FED; disc is in your computer's CD or DVD drive, the - installation program loads its next stage from that disc. The - installation program downloads package data from the source you + 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 + downloads package data from the source you choose. --===============2784281650227142122==--