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--- installation_instructions [2012/05/01 12:07]
ottermaton [A: Installation Steps]
+++ installation_instructions [2013/05/07 03:45] (current)
aeonius [D: Create a Bootable USB]
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 ====== Installation Instructions ======
-The following are instructions for installing Bodhi Linux on to your computer from a working Linux system via a USB thumb-drive. This is the recommended method. Installation using another Operating System and/or via CD/DVD is also possible, but not included here.
+The following are instructions for installing Bodhi Linux on to your computer from a working Linux system via a USB stick (also known as a thumb-drive). This is the recommended method. Installation using another operating system or via CD/DVD is also possible, but not covered here.
 <note tip>Bodhi Linux utilizes a Live Environment which you lets you "try before you buy" - that is, you can use Bodhi Linux without actually installing it. Note that any changes made in the Live Environment will __not__ be saved across a reboot. Follow the instructions through the first 2 sections to enter the Live Environment</note>
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 Before beginning, you will need the following things:
   * - A computer (imagine that! ;-) ) It will need to have a hard drive partition that is blank or you are willing to overwrite, or you may choose to use the entire hard drive.
-  * - A USB stick (aka thumb drive) that contains no important data - **it will all be erased during this process!**
+  * - A USB stick that contains no important data - **it will all be erased during this process!**
 ==== B: Get Bodhi Linux ====
-  - 1) Visit the **[[http://bodhilinux.com/download.html|Download Page]]**
+  * 1) Visit the **[[http://bodhilinux.com/|Download Page]]**
-  - 2) //Click// the **Direct Download** link. (If you are familiar with using Torrents, you may select the **Torrent Download** link for a faster download and less stress on the Bodhi servers)
+  * 2) Click on the version you wish to download (32 bit works on most computers)
-  - 3) Save the file to a location you will remember.
+  * 3) //Click// the **Direct Download** link. (If you are familiar with using Torrents, you may select the **Torrent Download** link for a faster download and less stress on the Bodhi servers)
+  * 4) Save the file to a location you will remember.
 ==== C: Verify File Integrity (optional) ====
-  * 1) From the **[[http://bodhilinux.com/download.html | same link as above]]** //click// the **md5 check** link.
+  * 1) From the **[[http://bodhilinux.com/| same link as above]]** //click// the **md5 check** link.
   * 2) Save the file to the same location that you saved the Bodhi Linux .iso file.
   * 3) Open a terminal emulator (''xterm'' for example)
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   * 7) The generated number from step 6 must __exactly__ match the number to verify against from step 5. If the numbers do not match __exactly__ the .iso file became corrupted in the download process and you will have to download again. If they do match, please continue ...
+  * (7.5) An alternate method of verifying integrity is: after step 4, //write//:
+  md5sum -c bodhi_1.4.0.iso.md5
+  * If the .iso file is OK you will get a reply like:
+  bodhi_1.4.0.iso: ok
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   * 1) Install **Unetbootin**
 <note tip>If you do not have **Unetbootin** installed already, please refer to the documentation for your distribution's package manager, or visit **[[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net | Unetbootin's home page]]** and follow the instructions there.</note>
+<note tip>Alternatively to Unetbootin, you might consider using a single command in a terminal to create a bootable USB.
+**sudo dd if=/path/to/iso.iso of=/dev/sdx oflag=direct bs=1048576**
+Where sdx is the location of the USB drive.
+</note>
   * 2) //Insert// your USB stick.
   * 3) //Open// **Unetbootin** - method will vary depending on distribution, or //open// a **terminal** and type
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   * 9) Select ''bodhi_1.4.0.iso'' and //click// **OK**
   * 10) The **Type:** selection drop-down menu should default to **USB Drive**. If not, select **USB Drive** from the list.
-  * 11) Select the drive location of your USB device in the **Drive:** drop-down menu. Location will vary among systems.
+  * 11) Select the drive location of your USB stick in the **Drive:** drop-down menu. Location will vary among systems.
-  * 12) Your screen should look similar to the following (values will vary depending on download location and USB drive notation)
+  * 12) Your screen should look similar to the following (values will vary depending on download location and USB stick notation)
 {{:unetbootin.png|}}
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 ==== C: Start the Live Environment ====
-  * 1) //Press// **Enter** at the first screen you see:\\
+  * 1) Using the **arrow keys** on the keyboard, //highlight// **Bodhi Linux Live/Install**, then //press// **Enter**\\
-{{install.0.1.png?450}}
+<note important>Some users may have to select the **xForcvesa** or **nomodeset** option, depending on the video card. The only way to know for sure is to try and see. :-)</note>
-  * 2) Using the **arrow keys** on the keyboard, //highlight// **Bodhi Linux Live/Install**, then //press// **Enter**\\
+{{:2.0-ii_10.png?450}}
-{{:bodhi_installer_grub.jpg?450}}
-  * 3) Using the mouse, //select// a **Profile** from six different setups geared for specific hardware configurations, then //click// **Next**
+  * 2) Using the mouse, //select// a **Profile** from six different setups geared for specific hardware configurations.\\
+  * There is an description and preview of each **Profile** when highlighted. \\
+  * When you've found a **Profile** you like, //click// **Next**\\
 <note warning>"Bare" and "Tablet/Netbook" Profiles are recommended for advanced users only.</note>\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_profile.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-ii_20.png?450}}
-  * 4) Using the mouse again, //select// a **Theme** then //click// **Next**. There are previews at the bottom of the screen.\\
+  * 3) Using the mouse again, //select// a **Theme**\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_theme.jpg?450}}
+  * Each **Theme** will show a screen preview when highlighted.\\
+  * When you've found a **Theme** you like, //click// **Next**.\\
+{{:2.0-ii_30.png?450}}
-  * 5) You are now in the Bodhi Linux Live Environment where you can explore and test Bodhi Linux to your heart's content. Next: installation!
+  * 4) You are now in the Bodhi Linux Live Environment where you can explore and test Bodhi Linux to your heart's content. Next: installation!
 ====== III: Installation to Hard Drive ======
 ==== A: Installation Steps ====
-  * 1) __Initialize Installer__: Locate and //click// the **Install Bodhi Linux** icon. Depending on the **Profile/Theme** combination it could be in one of several locations. In the screenshot below it is in the lower left of the screen.\\
+  * 1) __Initialize Installer__: Locate and //click// the **Install Bodhi Linux** icon. Depending on the **Profile/Theme** combination it could be in one of several locations. In the screenshot below it is in the bottom center of the screen.\\
 <note warning>If you chose either the "Bare" or "Tablet/Notebook" **Profile** you will not have an **Install Bodhi Linux** icon on your desktop. To access the installer, open the **Run Everything** application by pressing //Alt + Esc//. //Type// the word "install". When you see the **Install Bodhi Linux** icon highlighted in the **Run Everything** window, //press// **Enter**. </note>
-{{:bodhi_installer_button.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_10.png?450|}}
   * 2) __Select Language__: Select the language you wish to use, then //click// **Forward**.\\
 <note important>This selects the language for the Installer only, NOT the language for the installed system. Language packs can be added from the **{{http://appcenter.bodhilinux.com |Bodhi Linux AppCenter}}** after installation.</note>\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_welcome.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_20.png?450}}
   * 3) __System Requirements__: This screen is simply a reminder of minimum requirements. You may safely //click// **Forward** here. Connecting to the Internet is not necessary and ticking the box for **Download updates while installing** is __not__ recommended.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_screen2.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_30.png?450}}
+  * 4) __Unmount Partitions__: Here the installer will list any drives that were detected during the Live session. In order to install **Bodhi Linux** you will need to unmount the drive you would like to install to, so //click// **Yes** here.
+{{:2.0-iiia_35.png?450}}
+  * 5) __Installation Type__: If you are installing Bodhi onto a system where it will be the only OS, //select// the **Erase disk and install Bodhi** option, then skip forward to **step # 7** below.
+  * If you will be installing **Bodhi Linux** and wish to preserve the existing OS('s), //select// **Something else**
+{{:2.0-iiia_40.png?450}}
+  * 5a) __Multiple OS__: In the following examples we will be showing examples of a system that has Windows 7 already installed.
+  * This screen gives three options:
+{{:2.0-iiia_50.png?450}}
+  * 5a-1) __Install Bodhi alongside Windows 7__
+  * This option will allow you to //click// and //grab// the middle slider to adjust the amount of disk space for each OS.
+{{:2.0-iiia_50a.png?450}}
+  * 5a-2) __Replace Windows 7 with Bodhi__
+  * This option will erase all data and OS's currently on the indicated hard drive.
+{{:2.0-iiia_50b.png?450}}
+  * 5a-3) __Something Else__
+  * This option will allow you to add/change/delete partitions as you like. Disk partitioning is beyond the scope of this document; users who are interested can find a **[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowtoPartition|good guide on the Ubuntu Wiki.]]**
+{{:2.0-iiia_60.png?450}}
-  * 4) __Disk Allocation__: On this screen you can choose to **Erase and use entire disk** or **Specify partitions manually**. Only **Erase and use entire disk** is discussed here, as disk partitioning is beyond the scope of this document; users who are interested can find a **[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowtoPartition|good guide on the Ubuntu Wiki.]]** \\ With **Erase and use entire disk selected**, //click// **Forward**.\\
+  * 6) __Write previous changes to disk and continue?__: No matter which option you selected in **step # 5** you will come to a confirmation screen like the one below. **Go Back** if you are unsure of your changes; otherwise //click// **Continue**
-{{:bodhi_installer_screen3.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_65.png?450}}
-  * 5) __Time Zone__: Select your time zone by either typing the name of a nearby city or //clicking// on your location on the map.\\
+  * 7) __Time Zone__: Select your time zone by either typing the name of a nearby city or //clicking// on your location on the map.\\
 <note tip>Notice the progress bar at the bottom of the screen: Bodhi Linux has already begun installing while you are still choosing options!</note>\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_screen5.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_70.png?450}}
-  * 6) __Keyboard Layout__: //Select// your general keyboard style from the list on the left, then //select// the specific layout from the list on the right. There is also a **text entry field** where you can test your selections. When satisficed, //click// **Forward**.\\
+  * 8) __Keyboard Layout__: //Select// your general keyboard style from the list on the left, then //select// the specific layout from the list on the right. There is also a **text entry field** where you can test your selections. When satisfied, //click// **Forward**.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_screen6.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_80.png?450}}
-  * 7) __User Account__: Enter a name you would like for the primary user (non-root) account. Enter the password you would like associated for this account twice (for confirmation). Enter a name you would like for your computer. \\ There is also a radio button choice between **Log in automatically** and **Require my password to log in** - the choice is yours.\\
+  * 9) __User Account__: Enter a name you would like for the primary user (non-root) account. Enter the password you would like associated for this account twice (for confirmation). Enter a name you would like for your computer. \\ There is also a radio button choice between **Log in automatically** and **Require my password to log in** - the choice is yours.\\
 <note warning>This is the last screen before installation completes. If you are unsure of any settings you selected you may use the **Back** button to double-check/change them. When satisfied, //click// **Forward**.</note>\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_screen7.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiia_90.png?450}}
-  * 8) __Finalization__: This last step requires no user intervention. A slide show of general Bodhi Linux info is presented. Sit back and relax - in just a few minutes you'll have a shiny new Bodhi Linux system!\\
+  * 10) __Finalization__: This last step requires no user intervention. A slide show of general Bodhi Linux info is presented. Sit back and relax - in just a few minutes you'll have a shiny new Bodhi Linux system!\\
 {{:bodhi_installer_screen8.jpg?450}}
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   * 1) When the installation is complete you will be asked to restart. //Click// **Restart Now**\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_restart.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiib_10.png?450}}
-  * 2) Due to a bug in the installer, many systems will "hang" at this point. If you are presented with a black screen with a blinking cursor, //press// **Enter**
+  * 2) Next a screen will appear with shutdown messages which will ask you to remove the installation media then //press// **Enter**
+<note important>Some systems may "hang" at this point. If you are presented with a black screen with a blinking cursor, //press// **Enter**</note>
+{{:2.0-iiib_20.png?450}}
 ==== C: First Boot ====
   * 1) The first screen you will see is the **GRUB** boot screen. Bodhi Linux will be highlighted by default, and if no action is taken Bodhi Linux will boot automatically. If there are any other operating systems installed they can be selected by //pressing// the keyboard **arrow keys** then //pressing// **Enter**.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_grubinstalled.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_10.png?450}}
   * 2) If you have chosen **Require password to login** in step III:A:7 above, you will be prompted for your user name next. //Type// your username in the **text entry field**, then //press// **Enter**.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_login.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_20.png?450}}
   * 3) //Type// your password in the **text entry field** (it will appear on screen as a series of asterisks) then //press// **Enter**\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_password.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_30.png?450}}
-  * 4) As in the Live Environment steps II:C:3 and 4 above, you will be asked to select a **Profile/Theme** once again. As you can see in the screenshot below, they can be entirely different from those selected for the Live Environment. You will not be prompted for this again on subsequent boots.\\
+  * 4) As in the Live Environment steps **II:C:2** and **3** above, you will be asked to select a **Profile/Theme** once again. As you can see in the screenshot below, they can be entirely different from those selected for the Live Environment. You will not be prompted for this again on subsequent boots.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_installed.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_40.png?450}}
 ==== D: Post Installation (optional) ====
-  * 1) __Update the System__:\\ Some packages may have been updated to newer versions since the Bodhi Linux installation image was created. To make your system current open **LXTerminal** by //clicking// anywhere on the **desktop** which will open the **Main Menu** then //navigate// through **Applications -> Accessories -> LXTerminal**. Then type the following command:\\
+  * 1) __Update the System__:\\ Some packages may have been updated to newer versions since the Bodhi Linux installation image was created. To make your system current open **Terminology** by //clicking// anywhere on the **desktop** which will open the **Main Menu** then //navigate// through **Applications -> Accessories -> Terminology**. Then type the following command:\\
   sudo apt-get update
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   * 2) __Get Familiar with Bodhi Linux__:\\ The first time you launch Midori (the default Web browser), you will be taken to **The Bodhi Linux Quickstart Guide** which will help you get connected to the Internet among many other basic tasks. (This is a local file, but is also available online at **[[http://www.bodhilinux.com/quickstart | the Bodhi Linux website]]**)\\ Included in the Quick Start is a link to **The Bodhi Guide to Enlightenment**, a comprehensive guide to using the Enlightenment window manager in Bodhi Linux (this is also a local file and also **[[http://www.bodhilinux.com/e17guide/e17guideEN/ | available online]]**)\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_midori1.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_50.png?450}}
   * 3) __Install Your Favorite Applications__:\\ Visit the **[[http://appcenter.bodhilinux.com | Bodhi Linux AppCenter]]** for an extremely easy way to install your favorite applications.\\
-{{:bodhi_installer_midori2.jpg?450}}
+{{:2.0-iiic_60.png?450}}
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