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update link, smaller RAM requirement, smaller free space possible
Sugar Activities have no Save menu: everything is saved automatically. While the interface uses very little text, additional information is revealed when the user hovers over icons.
Sugar Activities have no Save menu: everything is saved automatically. While the interface uses very little text, additional information is revealed when the user hovers over icons.
Sugar is Free Software. It is developed in [[wikipedia:Python_%28programming_language%29|Python]] and runs on a [[wikipedia:Linux|GNU/Linux]] [[wikipedia:Kernel_%28computer_science%29|Kernel]], originally from the [http://fedoraproject.org/ Fedora Project], and now from a [[Community/Distributions|variety]] of GNU/Linux distributions.
Sugar is Free Software. It is developed in [[wikipedia:Python_%28programming_language%29|Python]] and runs on a [[wikipedia:Linux|GNU/Linux]] [[wikipedia:Kernel_%28computer_science%29|Kernel]], originally from the [http://fedoraproject.org/ Fedora Project], and now from a [[Supported distributions|variety of GNU/Linux distributions]].
For an overview of the components composing a Sugar system see the [[Sugar System Stack]].
For an overview of the components composing a Sugar system see the [[Sugar System Stack]].
Before you download, you need to know if you can use the 64-bit version. If your computer says on the box or documentation that it is 64-bit, you may use the 64-bit download version of Sugar called "x86_64". If you have an Intel MacIntosh, you will need the 64-bit x86_64 version. I think it is safe to say that PCs above Pentium 2 (commenced production end 1995) and meeting the specification below can run the "i686" version.
Before you download, you need to know if you can use the 64-bit version. If your computer says on the box or documentation that it is 64-bit, you may use the 64-bit download version of Sugar called "x86_64". If you have an Intel MacIntosh, you will need the 64-bit x86_64 version. I think it is safe to say that PCs above Pentium 2 (commenced production end 1995) and meeting the specification below can run the "i686" version.
Fedora developers report these minimum requirements for the current distribution, Fedora 17:
:A 400MHz or faster processor
: A 400 MHz or faster processor
:At least 768 MB memory (RAM), 1 GB recommended for best performance.
: At least 512 MB memory (RAM), 1 GB recommended for best performance.
:: Less memory also works, the XO-1 runs with 256 MB. Use the boot loader option {{Code|nomemcheck}} to disable the minimum memory check if installing Sugar on a Stick Live CD/USB to a hard disk.[http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda_Boot_Options#nomemcheck]
You will need to ensure the computer you plan to use is capable of [[Sugar_on_a_Stick/Boot|booting]] from USB.
You will need to ensure the computer you plan to use is capable of [[Sugar_on_a_Stick/Boot|booting]] from USB.
:On older machines, you will probably need to make a change in the BIOS (see your computer's hardware documentation). Change ''Boot Order'', so that ''Boot from USB'' comes before ''Boot from Hard Drive''. Many newer computers detect the USB device as a hard drive, see http://www.pendrivelinux.com/usb-bios-boot-options/
:On older machines, you will probably need to make a change in the BIOS (see your computer's hardware documentation). Change ''Boot Order'', so that ''Boot from USB'' comes before ''Boot from Hard Drive''. Many newer computers detect the USB device as a hard drive, see http://www.pendrivelinux.com/usb-bios-boot-options/
The minimum size of your USB flash drive is 2 GB.
The recommended minimum size of your USB flash drive is 2 GB, although a 1 GB drive will also work.
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