Sugar Labs

XSCE: Difference between revisions

← Older edit
Satellit (talk | contribs)
12,355 edits
Satellit (talk | contribs)
12,355 edits
 
(224 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
=XSCEXSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1”=
==Web XSCE==
updated 11/26/2015
*http://schoolserver.xsce.org/xs-portal/
*Important addendum:
:online schoolserver
==[https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/wiki/XSCE-Installation XSCE-Installation]==
*Read this first 02/11/2016 ^
*updated install instructions
::https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/wiki/XSCE-Installation
::http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/6.0


=XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1”=
*this section updated Dec 30, 2015


*'''UNDER CONSTRUCTION'''
==Download 1.8GB XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1” (November 2015)==
==Download 1.8GB XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1” (November 2015)==
*Download centos7_xsce.6.rc1.img
*Download centos7_xsce.6.rc1.img
: http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/centos/centos7_xsce.6.rc1.img
: http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/centos/centos7_xsce.6.rc1.img
Line 13: Line 20:


===Follow instructions here: (Option 1.5)===
===Follow instructions here: (Option 1.5)===
: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ez1H2LYrkqeXR_r5T93CMdmx9CeTJp_vC-IDBGam1Bc/edit#\
 
: http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/images/a/a4/IntelNUCInstallation-XSCEIIABServer.pdf
====System Setup====
* Configuration I used for this testing
:satellit
*'''NOTE NUC i3 has 4 GB memory and wifi internal card installed.'''
:intel (tm) NUC kit D34010WYKH1
:1 TB Seagate HD added to empty kit
 
*update: 02/18/2016
yum -y update
:NUC 5 with 2 TB HD
: xfce and firefox
:- 552 rpms
::centos-xovis
 
 
[[File:640px-System_setup--rotated.JPG|800px]]


==Also See==
==Also See==
* Google Docs with relevant info
* Google Docs with relevant info
: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/FAQ#Is_a_quick_installation_possible.3F
: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/FAQ#Is_a_quick_installation_possible.3F
Line 21: Line 46:


===Configuration===
===Configuration===
*Connect a USB­to­Ethernet dongle (adapter) from the NUC to a live Ethernet cable (with  
*Connect a USB­to­Ethernet dongle (adapter) from the NUC to a live Ethernet cable (with  
live Internet) so that during installation, software can download and update itself. ​
live Internet) so that during installation, software can download and update itself. ​
Line 29: Line 55:
*Connect an Ethernet cable and a powered TP­LINK AP ​
*Connect an Ethernet cable and a powered TP­LINK AP ​
:(LAN port, and tape over WAN port to make sure it’s never used)​  
:(LAN port, and tape over WAN port to make sure it’s never used)​  
to the NUC’s Ethernet port (its green link lights should light).  
to the NUC’s Ethernet port (its green link lights should light).


== Install onto Intel NUC==
== Install onto Intel NUC==
* This also works on a system 76 i7 laptop
* Write to a USB stick with dd or gnome-disks restore
* Write to a USB stick with dd or gnome-disks restore
* Windows users can use ​
* Windows users can use ​
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager​
:http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
===Format of HD for install===
==Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary.==  
*Do not use GPT format
:Testing seems to result in all of installed content to be limited to 500 MiB
*Format HD as fat ext4 in '''gnome-disks or gparted'''
:Hint use booted f23 workstation live DVD or USB to access disks to reformat the internal HD.
:exit live
:then do install with dd USB of centos
 
==Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary==  
*'''NOTE USB port on NUC or Laptop where TP-Link is connected must be marked and be the only port used.'''
:Or the server will not communicate with XO's or laptops
 
*Type “erase” when requested  
*Type “erase” when requested  
*Watch for “done!” or #prompt; ignore “I/O error”.  
*Watch for “done!” or #prompt; ignore “I/O error”.  
Line 43: Line 81:
Boot Devices ­> USB  
Boot Devices ­> USB  
: Likewise this should already be disabled: Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­> UEFI Boot ­> Boot USB Devices First  
: Likewise this should already be disabled: Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­> UEFI Boot ­> Boot USB Devices First  
Login to your new server as: root / centos, then change both passwords:  
Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords:  
  passwd                               (changes root password)  
  passwd                     (changes root password)  
  passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)  
  passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)  
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”  
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”  
:Ensure both your networking connections are live and connected in their final position.  
:Ensure both your networking connections are live and connected in their final position.  
*Update Centos7
yum update
Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook  
Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook  
  “cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce”
  cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
  “git pull origin master
  git pull
./install-console


==Install the software that lets you access XSCE from a client browser ==
*Reboot
./install­console”      (fixes LAN; no need to “./runtags network”)  
 
  reboot`
:Login to xsce-admin/(password)
  sudo yum groupinstall xfce --skip-broken
sudo install firefox
startxsfce4
* start firefox
*Test client machines can reach ​
*Test client machines can reach ​
  http://schoolserver.lan​
  http://schoolserver.lan​
or ​
or ​
  http://172.18.96.1​
  http://172.18.96.1​
*Finally, if you have no downstream WiFi AP, try ​
*Finally, if you have no downstream WiFi AP, try:
  http://localhost​
  http://localhost​
from a browser on the server itself, and also try ​
from any browser, on the server itself if available!  And also try:
  http://localhost/admin​  
  http://localhost/admin​  
with username “xsce-­admin”  
with username “xsce-­admin” and the password you set above.  
and you the password you set above.  
*Alternate:
*Alternate:
Log into the command console (click on “Admin Console” link, user: xsce-­admin  
Log into the Admin Console (click on “Admin Console” link, user: xsce-­admin and the password you set above)
pwd:g0adm1n)
*Select the services you want to install within "Configure­­ services".
*Select the services you want to install on the Configure­­services enabled.  
:Save configuration (green button)
:Save configuration (green button)  
:Install Configured options (red button)
:Install Configured options (red button)  
:The TeamViewer service will automatically install a graphical environment.
:The teamviewer service will automatically install a graphical environment  
 
===Screenshots===
 
===Partition structure from centos 7.1 install on 1 TB Hd===
 
[[File:Centos.png|400px]]
===installing content in the '''xsce-admin-console'''===
*installing content is a 3 step procedure
 
1) xsce-admin-configure services
:save configuration
:install configured options
*Wait for '''succeeded''' in Utilities-display job status
 
[[File:Configure-services_enabled.png|1000px]]
 
2-)select content
:zim files
*Refresh Catalog first
:select the Zims to download
:[Install selected Zims]
 
[[File:Install_content-Zim_Files.png|1000px]]
 
*NOTE log in as root and rename /library/zims/content test.zim to test1.zia so that it will not interfere with access to Ted files
 
:rachel
*[Download Rachel Content]
 
[[File:Install_content-Get_Rachel.png|1000px]]
 
3-)schoolserver utilities
 
:to monitor downloads; unzip; and installs
:wait for Succeded
 
[[File:Utilities-Display_job_status.png|1000px]]
 
==Rachel errors in xsce==
 
*retry install rachel several times and it will install successfully bypassing the CRC error stop
==Multiple installs of Rachel==
*:http://www.ewikitech.com/articles/linux/how-to-mount-ntfs-partition-in-rhel-centos-7/
::Used to store  usb_32EN_3.1.5.zip to a ntfs external USB HD
::so one can copy usb_32EN_3.1.5.zip to to a xsce install in '''/library/downloads/rachel''' and shortcut the download time for rachel in xsce-admin
:Rachel install sees zip and starts unzip and install steps immediatly 
::'''Boot into root to copy zip file'''
===Connecting to XSCE from a XO-1.5===
*Connect to Internet-in-a-Box in F1
[[File:Connecting_to_internet_in_a_box.JPG|400px]]
*Connected to Internet-in-a-Box in F1
[[File:Conected_to_internet_in_a_box.JPG|400px]]
*Connecting to iiab in Browse
[[File:Connecting_to_schoolserver_in_browse.JPG|400px]]
*iiab on XO-1.5
[[File:Iiab_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
[[File:Iiab_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
*Rachel
[[File:Rachel_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
===logged into Internet in a Box from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS sugar0.107===
*[[Ubuntu#OLPC_Ubuntu_Sugar_14.04_Trusty_LTS|Ubuntu 14.04 LTS sugar0.107]]
:http://people.sugarlabs.org/quozl/ubuntu/trusty/sugar-0.106/olpc-ubuntu-sugar-14.04.2-desktop-amd64-1436317817.iso
[[File:Ubuntu_0.107_14.04lts.JPG|400px]]
*T-400 laptop
*'''NOTE be sure to set in sugar control panel power/Automatic power management [  ] off'''


[[File:Rachel_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
*Chat on T-400 olpc (ubuntu) sugar 0.107 sees XO 1.5 sugar 0.106
: when both are checked in to '''Internet-in-a-Box''' in F1 Network Neighborhood (f1)
:Chat works between the 2 connected devices.
[[File:Screenshot_of_Chat_Activity_.png|400px]]


[[File:Admin_services_on_centos7.1.JPG|400px]]
===Centos 7.3 XSCE Kiwix Server as seen (wirelessly) from T-400 PC===
*Also works in MacBook Pro 8.1 (firefox browser) logged in to Internet-in-a Box wireless AP
*Rachel also works remotely from Internet in a Box main menu
*screenshot of Kiwix server on T-400 PC
:From T-400 PC running sugar 0.107 from centos 7.3 XSCE server running on NUC i5 (Headless)
[[File:Screenshot_of_Browse_Activity_1.png|800px]]


===Launch TeamViewer from top­left "Applications Menu" > Internet > TeamViewer 10 ===
===Launch TeamViewer from top­left "Applications Menu" > Internet > TeamViewer 10 ===
*Caution xsce may not work if installed
*Go to and select at bottom page"Configure Each service to Enable/Services Enabled"  (in schoolserver/admin/)
:Configure “Setup unattended access...” under TeamViewer’s Connection menu If You Dare.  
Caution for learning only -- traditionally X Windows (graphical environment such as xfce, likewise TeamViewer running within it) should not be intalled on servers, in general.
:The openvpn will allow remote diagnosis and support  
* Configure “Setup unattended access...” under TeamViewer’s Connection menu If You Dare.  
Install your favorite text editor.  For example, run:  
* Separately, OpenVPN can also allow remote diagnosis and support (over lower-bandidth connections, without the live visual mentoring/screensharing aspects of TeamViewer of course!)
  yum install emacs ●
 
*Install your favorite browser IF YOU UNDERSTAND ITS INHERENT RISKS TO eam viewer is installed
===Install your favorite text editor===
DESTROYING YOUR SERVER
 
For example, run:  
  yum install emacs
 
==Install GNOME  Desktop==
 
yum groupinstall 'GNOME Desktop'


==Install xfce==
* Works well in centos7
::Installed 12/18/2015 satellit


:If you want a graphical environment on your server, run:  
:http://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-gui-gnome-on-centos-7-linux-system
 
==Install Xfce==
 
:If you must have a graphical environment on your server, run:  
   
   
  yum groupinstall xfce
  yum groupinstall xfce
===Install browser, at your own risk===
:Install your favorite browser IF YOU UNDERSTAND ITS INHERENT RISKS TO DESTROYING YOUR SERVER.  For example:
  yum install firefox
  yum install firefox
===start the xfce desktop===
 
===Start the Xfce desktop===
 
  startxfce4
  startxfce4


==To make xfce start at default boot==  
==To make Xfce start at default boot==  
 
  cd /etc/systemd/system  
  cd /etc/systemd/system  
  ln -­sf /lib/systemd/system/graphical.target default.target  
  ln -­sf /lib/systemd/system/graphical.target default.target  
:If above line fails, run  
:If above line fails, run  
  unlink default.target  
  unlink default.target  
:*then try it again.  
:then retry above "ln" command.  
:Reboot to test graphical login, presumably with username: xsce-­admin
:*Reboot to test graphical login, presumably with username: xsce-­admin
==Browsing rachel on centos 7.1 xsce==
In the centos 7.1 xsce install (which has rachel installed) and logged into the wireless AP '''Internet in a Box'''
from my T-400 laptop where I have cinnamon 2.6.12 desktop installed in Ubuntu 14.04 /sugar 0.106
http://people.sugarlabs.org/quozl/ubuntu/trusty/sugar-0.106/olpc-ubuntu-sugar-14.04.2-desktop-amd64-1436317817.iso
 
Start firefox and point it to
http://schoolserver.lan/xs-portal
which has a rachel entry under wikipedia (Interesting things. menu)
*Here I can see the videos from kahn; Medline; Hesperian; Kahn health and Medicine; Project gutenburg etc....all mp4 files work
*from ubuntu 14.04 on laptop ($100 rebuilt T400)
* Videos are not available using an XO-1.5 software build 13.2.5, but I can see rest of content on the XO that does not use mp4.
:* Of course.  No need to mention that here, as it is a [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes/13.2.5#Video_Playback known problem] with OLPC OS.  Why not test with restricted software loaded?  You can do that with [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/GStreamer#Adding_codecs instructions for adding codecs], or by using a build with restricted software already included.  You can contact me by mail for access to that build, as it is not public.  --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] ([[User talk:Quozl|talk]]) 20:00, 10 December 2015 (EST)
 
==Share .xo files; .pdf, text content wirelessly from server==
:Add files to centos7.3 /library/content/  (Visible in /xs-portal:”Access Other Content”):
::Logged in as xsce-admin: write/download file to xsce-admin save in home/xsce-admin/downloads
::log-out/in as root: copy file in xsce-admin/download to file system /library/content/
 
*Example of content:
 
:XSCE is .pdf of this wiki page
:music: contains Classical Music
:recent activities: a suite of .xo files
[[File:Schoolserver-content.png|700px]]
 
=Centos 7.2 install on NUC 6i3=
::Updated April 14 2016
*'''Work in Progress Do not use'''
*Intel NUC kit NUC6i3SYH
*Patriot Signature Line 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PCA-17000 2133MHZ CL15 SODIMM Kit
:NOTE; '''requires a HDMI cable with full size connectors at both ends.'''
::Older models have a mini HDMI at NUC
*need to do these updates:
:1)Update Bios
: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25864/BIOS-Update-SYSKLi35-86A- ''([http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/ sy0039.bio as of late March 2016], but [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/89189 CHECK] for latest!!)''
::'''SY0042.BIO''' as of 05/16/2016
: Blog:
:: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/
:2) Wifi AP mode on the NUC6i3 works with the standard kernel.  All that
:is required is to download the firmware for then AC8260 (1), and copy it to /lib/firmware.
: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000005511.html
:3) Supported Memory:
:  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/intel-nuc-kits/000016245.html
 
==centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img==
 
*Bios Update
: select non efi settings (uncheck efi[ ]) in f2 Setup booted with no Hard Drive or USB attached
: Save and shutdown
: Insert USB [1] with Bios Update; Boot to f2 Bios; Press f7 and select USB file.
: Wait for Update to Complete.
: Insert Hard Drive (Note 4 Phillips screws that hold HD holder must be loosened to insert HD); Re tighten.
:: Be sure to extract the SY0042.BIO and iwlwifi-8000-ucode-25.30.13.0 before copying to USB if needed
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160407_centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img
 
*dd to a USB or use gnome-disks restore to install to a > 4 GB USB
:Boot USB NUC 6i3 (f10 boot menu to select the USB)
 
==centos_7.2_tcore7.img==
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160412_centos_7.2_tcore7.img
*gnome-disks restore to 4 GB USB
:boot NUC6i3
:yum update
:yum install 'Gnome Desktop'
*reboot
Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords:
passwd                      (changes root password)
passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”
*Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook
cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
git pull
./install-console
:reboot
:login xsce-admin
*license agreement
:startx (Gnome desktop)
:firefox
:schoolserver (click on right go to schoolserver)
:Internet in a box
:KA-Light still 0.15.1
*ssD partition structure (500GB)
[[File:SsD-structure.png|900px]]
 
*Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary
*'''NOTE USB port on NUC or Laptop where TP-Link is connected must be marked and be the only port used.'''
:Or the server will not communicate with XO's or laptops
 
*Type “erase” when requested
*Watch for “done!” or #prompt; ignore “I/O error”.
*Run “reboot”
: Optionally Disable all USB booting in BIOS: F2 on Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­>
Boot Devices ­> USB
: Likewise this should already be disabled: Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­> UEFI Boot ­> Boot USB Devices First
Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords:
passwd                      (changes root password)
passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)
*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”
:Ensure both your networking connections are live and connected in their final position.
*Update Centos7
yum update
yum groupinstall 'GNOME Desktop'  (optional for testing)*
Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook
cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
git pull
./install-console
 
*Reboot
 
:Login to xsce-admin/(password)


=F22-XSCE-LIVE=
startx
'''experimental'''
*XSCE should start in Gnome Desktop
*start firefox
:enter "schoolserver" and a pop up on the right side of the URL entry box will ask if you want schoolserver
:click on it
*Internet -in-box will appear
* go to "Tools for Administrators" "Admin Console"
:Login as xsce-admin and the password you set earlier
 
==Problems encountered==
* Rachel install fails with crc error
:05/15/2016 tried 3x; failed each time. satellit
 
* KA-Lite problems
:'''Version 0.15.1 @2015'''
:05/17/2016  '''Manage''' (adding lessons) fails periodically as it looses internet connections.
:Resumes D/L on re selecting topics, Seems to do D/L randomly from all topics.
*IS this due to "sync" occurring?
:[[File:KA-Light-fail.JPG|400px]]
'''Click on screenshot to enlarge; hit <- in browser to return'''
* https://github.com/learningequality/ka-lite/issues/4817  ?
 
==Meeting Notes 03/31/2016==
"6th gen i3 NUC preliminary viability report from George -- does $249 @ http://frys.com/product/8732571 appear worth it for the masses in coming months?
Short answer: YES, Amazingly considering all the complaints on Intel’s support wiki etc, this now appears extremely stable so far!  Longer answer evolving...
Install bios 0039.BIO before you do anything!
Context: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/
AC8260 WiFi is soldered into these NUC6i3SYH & NUC6i3SYK require Linux kernel 4.1+; how can this possibly work with CentOS 7.2+?  Somehow it does..."
 
=F21-server-netinstall with xfce=
*REF from : https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.rst  (modified by satellit on 1/31/2016)
:NUC with 1 TB HD
*Install on 32bit or 64bit Intel Machines
"The tried and true option is to start with a netinstall of the current OS, detailed as "option 1" below, and gradually build the machine up from offline downloads":
 
:Start with an install of the base OS based upon your hardware:
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-x86_64-21.iso
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/i386/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-i386-21.iso
:Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
 
==Kickstart files==
:https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/tree/master/installer
::For Live CD remixes + installers
*Reference: https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Build_Your_Own_Remix_with_Fedora
 
:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/XSCE/xsce/master/installer/netinstall/Fedora-21/install.ks
*Add install.ks to root of USB
*Hit tab when USB boots
:Should do the following install automatically
:NOT tested...
*jvonau>: 02/01/2016
:You need to use the label name of the usbkey.. to get the label ls '/dev/disk/by-label/ "
:then use inst.ks=hd:LABEL=<what was returned above>:/install.ks
:of if you know the what the device will be call then you could try:  inst.ks=hd:sdb1:/install.ks
:"inst.ks=hd:sdb1:/install.ks "
:inst.ks=hd:    sdb1: /install.ks    no spaces
:inst.ks=hd:LABEL=  SOMENAME:  /install.ks  no spaces
 
==Various OS Kickstart files and info==
:https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/tree/master/installer/netinstall
 
==Option 1 (modified)==
 
:Start with an install of the base OS based upon your hardware:
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-x86_64-21.iso
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/i386/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-i386-21.iso
:Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
 
*The installer is somewhat obscure:
::The first screen asks you to select keyboard and language
::The next screen is the home page; you will click on topics, go off make to selections, and then return by clicking done.
*Select "system"-installation destination:
:Device selection, click on hard disk, click checkbox for "I will configure partitioning", click done.
*In the left side window, under the drop down box, click <any previous OS> (unless the disk is already clean)
:Click on the minus (which deletes the selected partition), select the "delete all other filesystems in .. as well"
:Then select the drop down option "standard partition" and click the "install automatically" button
::Delete the /home partition and add the resulting space to /
:::Otherwise the /library/downloads directory is only 53.7 GB and fills up when trying to install rachel
:modify the file type to '''ext2''' for all remaining partitions;  update with right bottom button
:Click the done twice, and the accept changes
*Click on software selection, and xfce desktop
:in right pane:
::xfce extras; Admin tools; Devel Tools; Headless; system tools.
 
*Then click start install
:You will need to put in a password for root during the install.
::'''DO NOT add a user as the ansible run later will add xsce-admin as user.'''
:At the end of the install, a button will appear, which asks you to reboot into the newly installed Operating System.
:Once you have logged in:, the steps are pretty straight forward:
In terminal:
ping yahoo.com (this verifies that the server is properly connected to internet after the reboot)
yum -y install icecat (or firefox)
*NOTE: There is no need to do a
yum -y update
::As the netinstall installs the latest files from the repo.
 
*Connect the wifi unit to the adapter that will be used as the local area network (LAN), and make sure everything is under power with link lights.
*Issue the following commands:
            yum -y install git ansible
            cd /opt
            mkdir -p schoolserver
            cd schoolserver
            git clone https://github.com/XSCE/xsce
            cd xsce
            ./install-console
            reboot
*log in as root and add a password for xsce-admin
passwd xsce-admin
*login as xsce-admin
 
*I find it helpful to check that all the services are running on the server:
 
            syscemctl status NetworkManager
            systemctl status dhcpd
            systemctl status named
            ip addr (verify that the external adapter and the LAN adapter or br0 have ip addresses)
 
*At this point you can connect to the server via the wifi at http://schoolserver/admin. Or with IceCat (firefox) from xfce desktop
 
:Decide which services need to be enabled, check the checkboxes, Save Configuration, and click "Install configured Options'.
::Wait for "SUCCEEDED" in Utilities/Display job status.


===Text mode Installation===
:Next Install Content needed for rachel, kiwix, and/or other instructional materials.
:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/Features/Liveiso
:: Note: '''Get Rachel''' only appears On Install Content if you checked the rachel check box in Configure services
*Download:
:: There are instruction for how and where to place the downloaded materials in README files in each of the roles folders.
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/experimental/    (27-Nov-2015 14:27  1.7G  )


login as root, "xsceinst"
=F22-XSCE-LIVE=


'''NOTE''' login to '''root''' of booted live; hit return no password to get to # prompt
:run "xsceinst" to start the text installer
: use installer to set your root password but please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.
==Download new installer with graphical installer==
http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/release6.0/x86_64/Fedora-22/


[[File:Xsceinst2.png|700px]]
*Should you want to create another user please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.


proceed through the guided prompts
*Note: '''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.


reboot and login to xsce-admin / g0adm1n
==Graphical Install==
See here to see screenshots of [[XSCE/graphic-install |graphical install]]
: https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/XSCE/graphic-install#XSCE.2Fgraphic-install
*DVD/Cd will boot to xterm at # (root) prompt
xsceinst
select language
select [x]custom install
[BACK]
on left pane hit ( - ) and select [ x ]delete all
change to standard partition
delete ( - ) /home
add amount of disk available in bottom left pane to /
click  [update]
[BACK]
Install
after install finishes: click the [complete] button
*enter "poweroff" in now blank xterm
reboot from hard disk
*Login to root with password you entered in anaconda installer
passwd xsce-admin
dnf groupinstall xfce
dnf install icecat
logout
login to xsce-admin  
* startxfce4
[use default config]
start icecat
address in browser line: schoolserver
pick right choice [take me to schoolserver]
(logs in to: internet-in-a-box/xs-portal)
*For access to admin console: use link on xs-portal
*NOTE: graphical desktop does not start on re-boot
:boots to: schoolserver login:


==Install Xfce==


:If you must have a graphical environment on your server, run:


*Should you want to create another user please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already occupied.
dnf groupinstall xfce 


*Notes:'''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.
:f22 uses dnf not yum now


==Install xfce==
===Start the Xfce desktop===


:If you want a graphical environment on your server, run:
:(Xfce will not start on next login, unless you arrange for that below)
yum groupinstall xfce
===start the xfce desktop===
:(xfce will not start on next login)
  startxfce4
  startxfce4
[[File:Startxfce.png|400px]]
[[File:Startxfce.png|400px]]


* Disable screensaver
* Disable screensaver
* terminal: yum install firefox
* Presuming you've installed Firefox above, go to:
*In firefox go to  
  http://localhost
  http:localhost/
[[File:Iiab-server.png|400px]]
[[File:Xs-portal.png|400px]]


  http:localhost/admin
  http://localhost/admin
[[File:Admin-logged_in.png|400px]]
[[File:Admin-logged_in.png|400px]]


===To make xfce start at default boot===  
===Logging into XSCE-admin from XO-1.5===
 
[[File:Login_to_xsce_from_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
 
 
===F22-XSCE-live install to a NUC from a external USB DVD drive===
 
===To make Xfce start at default boot===  
 
  cd /etc/systemd/system  
  cd /etc/systemd/system  
  ln -­sf /lib/systemd/system/graphical.target default.target  
  ln -­sf /lib/systemd/system/graphical.target default.target  
:If above line fails, run  
:If above line fails, run  
  unlink default.target  
  unlink default.target  
:*then try it again.  
:then try it again.  
*Reboot to test graphical login, presumably with username: xsce-­admin
*Reboot to test graphical login, presumably with username: xsce-­admin


==rachel==
==RACHEL==
 
*Link to rachel.zip
*Link to rachel.zip
:http://46.235.224.50/rachelusb_32EN/
:http://rachelfriends.org/downloads/public_ftp/rachelusb_32EN/
==NOTES==
:http://46.235.224.50/rachelusb_32EN/   (older link)
:http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.linux.laptop.olpc.server.devel/6534
*web site: http://46.235.224.50/
*Copy/paste of wget of rachelusb_32EN_3.15.zip from external USB HD to booted XSCE
:1-) I copied/paste rachelusb_32EN_3.15.zip to /library/downloads/rachel
: logged in as root of the f22-xsce-live install;
:2-) log in to xsce-admin and get rachel. Should unzip and install rachel.
: Saves redownloading of 21.2 GB file
 
===Fix rachel CRC error===
*Tim Moody  12/11/2015
:the rachel problem corrects itself the second time you take the option.  the screen should say this.
:if it doesn't you don't have the latest version.
:when doing an install from an image do you make sure you have the latest fixes by doing the following?
cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
git pull
./install-console
 
=XO_1.5=
*XSCE for X0_1.5
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/os/xo1.5/xo1.5_20151224.img.zip
==Write SD with fedora Gnome-Disks/Restore==
*NOTE this can be done from a booted live DVD of f23 workstation  (Gnome)
:https://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/23/Workstation/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Live-Workstation-x86_64-23-10.iso
*Gnome-disks/Restore
:select the SD Card
[[File:Restore-disk.png|800px]]
*Select the .img file to restore to SD
[[File:Restore-disk-2.png|800px]]
 
==Insert SD card into XO-1.5 slot and power on==
*Located under right bottom edge of screen (Turn the screen 90 degrees counterclockwise to reveal slot)
*Press power button on XO-1.5 and wait for boot
:There is a delay as firstboot re sizes the SD partitions
:Login as name and user (age and gender)
:wait for f3 sugar screen to appear
*Start Browse
: http://schoolserver.lan/xs-portal appears
 
==To access the admin-console you need a password==
*start Terminal (hidden at bottom of list of activities {click on the [=] button at top right of f3 screen}
su  (go to root)
#
passwd xsce-admin
(enter new password)
(enter new password 2nd time)
 
*NOTE you are connected to the Ad-hoc Network 1 on boot (F-1 network neighborhood screen)
*Connect to an active Wifi Hotspot shown on the f1 screen and connect to it.
:return to the Browse screen and hit the (+) tab to add a 2nd screen.
*Connect to http://schoolserver.lan/xs-portal
:enter the xsce-admin /(password) in login screen
*'''Configured School Server as Appliance as am only using the XO-1.5 wifi ears (one network adapter)'''
* Follow the steps to configure the server shown in the screenshots above
:You are connected to the wifi hotspot and can add content.
*Registration works from sugar control panel
:installed kwix wikipedia and wikibooks
*reboot server from School Server Admin Control after install to see installed content
===Fix "get rachel"===
:"get rachel" on xo1.5_20151224.img has bad address: links have changed
:needs
http://rachelfriends.org/downloads/public_ftp/rachelusb_32EN/rachelusb_32EN_3.1.5.zip
:now uses:  http://rachelfriends.org/rachelusb_32EN_3.1.5.zip  (Not accessable)
 
*Tim Moody 01/15/2016:
:easiest way to patch is to edit /opt/schoolserver/xsce/var/local_vars.yml
:add the line
rachel_src_url: http://rachelfriends.org/downloads/public_ftp/rachelusb_32EN/rachelusb_32EN_3.1.5.zip
:this will fix any future ansible run and change it in
/etc/xsce/xsce.ini
:this will cause the console to have the correct address
=NOTES=
 
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/os/xo1.5/
 
:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/FAQ
 
:https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.rst
 
:https://github.com/tim-moody/xsce/blob/nov21/ReleaseNotes6.0.md
 
:http://schoolserver.org/
 
:http://schoolserver.org/FAQ
 
:https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Creation_Kit/sck/Advanced_Topics#XS_Community_Edition
 
:http://www.ewikitech.com/articles/linux/how-to-mount-ntfs-partition-in-rhel-centos-7/
::Used to store  usb_32EN_3.1.5.zip to a ntfs external USB HDhttps://github.com/XSCE/xsce/tree/master/installer/netinstall
::so one can copy zip to to a xsce install in /library/Downloads and shortcut the download time for rachel in xsce-admin
 
:http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/181503/how-to-install-desktop-environments-on-centos-7
 
:http://www.kiwix.org/wiki/Main_Page
::https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/blob/master/roles/kiwix/README.rst
::http://download.kiwix.org/portable/wikipedia/
:: http://download.kiwix.org/zim/
 
:http://rachelfriends.org/downloads/public_ftp/
: http://dev.worldpossible.org/cgi/rachelmods.pl
 
:http://ka-lite.readthedocs.org/en/latest/installguide/advanced.html#static-version
 
:[[Open_Educational_Resources|Open Educational Resources]]
::https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Open_Educational_Resources
Retrieved from "https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/XSCE"