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Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details.
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Apr 4 2008, 9:08 AM EDT
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Change: The graphical interface can be configured for hardware devices other components through the primary configuration file. Other options include settings for the monitor, video card, keyboard, pointing device and more.A X Windows HOWTO can be found at http://en.tldp.org/HOWTO/XWindow-User-HOWTO/Determine your RunlevelText Login Screen = level 3GUI
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Apr 2 2008, 4:26 PM EDT
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Change: in Red Hat in xinetd or /etc/rc.d using: chkconfig--commandchkconfig -- command line to turn services off and on at different runlevels ntsysv -- application to configure service activity at boot for each runlevel Services Configuration Tool -- GUI services configuration tool
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Apr 2 2008, 3:52 PM EDT
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Change: down Use custom insatllation to deviate from the standard workstation, desktop, or sevrer install --provides freedom to pick and choose components --if you install services you don't need stop and start in Red Hat in xinetd or /etc/rc.d using: chkconfig--command line to turn services off and on at different runlevels
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Apr 2 2008, 3:45 PM EDT
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Change: mediums --Can be used as MBR (first sector of hard disk)LILO config file = /etc/lilo.confMachine Purpose - what will the system do? workstation desktop system server Web Server with HTTP and FTP Mail Server Programming terminal Database Sever News Server Unecessary service will slow the system down
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Apr 2 2008, 3:39 PM EDT
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Change: Can't be loaded A two-digit error code is displayed LI Loaded Loaded but couldn't execute Caused by a geometry mismatch LIL Loaded Started but can't load descriptor table Media Failure or Geometry Mismatch Points of Interest--LILO does not depend on a specific file system--Can boot from multiple mediums
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Apr 2 2008, 2:26 PM EDT
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Change: Requires users first boot DOS/Windows -- a "Logical reload" cuasing DOS to be completely overlaid with Linux System Commander 3rd party bootloader/bootmanager. Controls boot environment, with boot manager and partitioning software SysLinux DOS based,similar to loadlin, not as general (used to simplify first-time Linux nstallation and create rescue disks)Booting
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Apr 2 2008, 2:05 PM EDT
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Change: GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) - used by RedHat on x86 to install bootloader to MBRGRUB load order = primary bootloader => secondary bootloader => OSGRUB receieves instuctions from OS and transfers machine control to the OSGRUB configuration - /boot/grub/grub.confOther Boot Loaders Bootloader Description LILO Boot from
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Mar 28 2008, 2:04 PM EDT
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Change: Limitations only works on DOS with 512 byte sectors FIPS does not split 12 bit FATs (i.e. a partition cannot be below 4,085 clusters since it would require writing 16 bit FAT as a 12 bit. Does not support extended partitions Requires a free partition Bootloaders GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader)
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Mar 28 2008, 1:35 PM EDT
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Change: (e.g., Partition Magic or Partition-it)Partitionless - Red Hat Linux 7.0 allows trying Linux without a full install. It requires a Formatted DOS FAT partition with enough free space for a workstation install (it is a limited install and requires a boot disk each time)
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Mar 28 2008, 12:43 PM EDT
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Change: available Install Method Source Use and Hardware Requirements CD-ROM, Hard Drive Requires a boot disk, bootable CD-ROM or PCMCIA driver disk FTP, HTTP, NFS Image Requires network driver or PCMCIA driverLocal Install-Fastest and doesn't matter if network failsNetwork Install-Doesn't require CD-Rom or large hard drive
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Mar 28 2008, 11:44 AM EDT
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Change: After testing a distribution, HCL's (hardware compatibility lists) are released for the supported version. These lists have been tested under specific conditions and should be used only as a guideline.Gathering InformationUse the BIOS to create a hardware listManuals and manufactorer's websites are good resourcesDevices may
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Mar 28 2008, 11:38 AM EDT
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Change: (record its port)Monitor and adapterMake and modelChipsetRAM ammountCompatibility sites:Red Hat - http://bugzilla.redhat.com/hwcertLinuxquestions.org - http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.phpSuSE - http://www.hardwaredb.suse.de/index.php?LANG=en_UKLinux-friendly hardware - http://www.linux.org/hardware Different distrubutions of Linux are tailored to different CPU types (e.g., AMD 64-bit CPU won't work with 32-bit Red Hat
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Mar 28 2008, 11:19 AM EDT
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Change: If other make note of make and modelSCSI adapterNote make and modelNetwork CardNote make and modelMouseUSB, PS2, Serial (record its port)Monitor and adapterMake and modelChipsetRAM ammountCompatibility sites:Red Hat - http://bugzilla.redhat.com/hwcertLinuxquestions.org - http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/index.phpSuSE - http://www.hardwaredb.suse.de/index.php?LANG=en_UKLinux-friendly
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Mar 28 2008, 11:02 AM EDT
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Change: documents on specific subjects. A number of HOWTOs are available at www.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HW<Device>HOWTO ForDeviceURL<DEVICE>CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives www.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMCDROMHard Drives www.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWHDHWHDUPSModemswww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWUPSMODEMSPrinters and scannerwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMPRINTSCSIwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMSCSISerial Portwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMSERIALPORTUPSwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMUPS
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Mar 28 2008, 10:59 AM EDT
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Change: reduces risk of installation problems. Installation PrepCheck for updates and HOWTOs in Linux's Hardware compatability list. The Linux HOWTOs are detailed "how to" documents on specific subjects.HOWTO ForURLCD-ROM and DVD-ROM driveswww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMHard Driveswww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWHDUPSwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWUPSwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROMwww.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/hardware.html#HWCDROM
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Mar 28 2008, 10:17 AM EDT
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Change: Target Goals Know the requirements of a Linux installation Be able to install Linux Perform post-installation tasksInstalling Linux is linear and includes obtaining system information and documenting changes which ensures success and reduces risk of installation problems. Installation Prep Check
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Mar 28 2008, 8:39 AM EDT
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Change: Target Goals Know the requirements of a Linux installation Be able to install Linux Perform post-installation tasksInstalling Linux is linear and includes obtaining system information and documenting changes which ensures success and reduces risk of installation problems. Installation Prep
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