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| + | ===Installation to HD, USB Hardisk, and USB/SD=== | ||
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| + | ==Real file systems== | ||
| + | 1 zyx-liveinstaller <from terminal>[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/ZyX-LiveInstaller] | ||
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| + | -creates real file structure on USB or HD (without rebooting) | ||
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| + | -name and color selection (and ssh keys remain the same) | ||
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| + | This can be a problem for using it for distribution | ||
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| + | 2 liveinst (Anaconda)<from Terminal> [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Linux/Non-compressed_Fedora#Use_liveinst_command_in_terminal] | ||
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| + | -installs to HD or USB stick | ||
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| + | -If you make an .img file from the USB before running "firstboot" It becomes a good way to duplicate the sticks. | ||
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| + | 3 Net install CD [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Linux/Non-compressed_Fedora#Make_your_OWN_Custom_SUGAR-DESKTOP_USB_Boot_Stick] | ||
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| + | -need a fast Internet connection | ||
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| + | -very slow install(6+ hrs for USB) | ||
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| + | -allows custom install of sugar-desktop only or Gnome/KDE + Sugar | ||
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| + | -If you make an .img file from the USB before running "firstboot" It becomes a good way to duplicate the sticks. | ||
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| + | ==compressed file systems on USB/SD== | ||
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| + | 1 script with .iso file [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Talk:SoaS_Blueberry_Instructions#With_the_soas-2-blueberry.iso.2C_leave_out_the_options_for_a_separate_persistent_home:] | ||
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| + | 2.live-usbcreator application | ||
| + | * Download the latest version of the Fedora LiveUSB Creator from http://fedorahosted.org/liveusb-creator and extract it. | ||
| + | * Plug a blank target USB flash drive (or SD Card) into your computer (minimum 1-gigabyte). | ||
| + | * Launch LiveUSB Creator. | ||
| + | * Select Sugar on a Stick v2 Blueberry in the drop-down menu on the upper-right side to download the liveUSB disk image. Alternatively, download Blueberry here, then hit the Browse button and select the downloaded file. | ||
| + | * Adjust the Persistent Storage slider. This enables you to save the child's work in Sugar onto the device. | ||
| + | * Select your flash drive as the target and click the Create Live USB button. | ||
| + | * Wait for the process to finish, then close the LiveUSB Creator program. | ||
| + | * Stop your flash drive using the Safely Remove Hardware dialog and eject it. | ||
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| + | 3. other Linux distributions[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Linux] | ||
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| + | ==Duplication of USB/SD .img files== | ||
| + | 1.dd copy of USB/SD <from terminal>[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Linux/Non-compressed_Fedora#Duplication_of_USB_Sticks] Autologon [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick/Linux/Non-compressed_Fedora#AUTO_Login_to_SUGAR] | ||
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| + | =Download Questions= | ||
Revision as of 20:27, 20 January 2010
A review of installation methods
a work in progress
Installation to HD, USB Hardisk, and USB/SD
Real file systems
1 zyx-liveinstaller <from terminal>[1]
-creates real file structure on USB or HD (without rebooting)
-name and color selection (and ssh keys remain the same)
This can be a problem for using it for distribution
2 liveinst (Anaconda)<from Terminal> [2]
-installs to HD or USB stick
-If you make an .img file from the USB before running "firstboot" It becomes a good way to duplicate the sticks.
3 Net install CD [3]
-need a fast Internet connection
-very slow install(6+ hrs for USB)
-allows custom install of sugar-desktop only or Gnome/KDE + Sugar
-If you make an .img file from the USB before running "firstboot" It becomes a good way to duplicate the sticks.
compressed file systems on USB/SD
1 script with .iso file [4]
2.live-usbcreator application
* Download the latest version of the Fedora LiveUSB Creator from http://fedorahosted.org/liveusb-creator and extract it. * Plug a blank target USB flash drive (or SD Card) into your computer (minimum 1-gigabyte). * Launch LiveUSB Creator. * Select Sugar on a Stick v2 Blueberry in the drop-down menu on the upper-right side to download the liveUSB disk image. Alternatively, download Blueberry here, then hit the Browse button and select the downloaded file. * Adjust the Persistent Storage slider. This enables you to save the child's work in Sugar onto the device. * Select your flash drive as the target and click the Create Live USB button. * Wait for the process to finish, then close the LiveUSB Creator program. * Stop your flash drive using the Safely Remove Hardware dialog and eject it.
3. other Linux distributions[5]
Duplication of USB/SD .img files
1.dd copy of USB/SD <from terminal>[6] Autologon [7]