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+==Web XSCE==
+*http://schoolserver.xsce.org/xs-portal/
+: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
-updated Dec 30, 2015
-*Important addendum:
 ==Download 1.8GB XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1” (November 2015)==
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 :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]]
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 :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)
+ startx
+*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=
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 :Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
-==Install with f21 kickstart file==
+==Kickstart files==
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/XSCE/xsce/master/installer/netinstall/Fedora-21/install.ks
+: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)==
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 :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==
-===Text-mode Installation===
+ http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/release6.0/x86_64/Fedora-22/
-====NOTE only there seem to be problems with the formatting of the text mode install====
-* logged in to xsce-admin user: Only /home (/dev/sda1)500MB; seems to be available for installs of content. /dev/sda2(931GIB) does not appear to be used.
-:Install of zims seems to run out of space and stop
-:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/Features/Liveiso
-*Download:
-:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/experimental/    (27-Nov-2015 14:27  1.7G  )
-Login as root, then run "xsceinst"
-[[File:Xsceinst2.png|700px]]
-Proceed through the guided prompts.
-Reboot and login as "xsce-admin" with password "g0adm1n"
 *Should you want to create another user please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.
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 *Note: '''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.
-*Note-2 On reboot of the server you will re-enter (text install) and be promted to add a user (optional) as XSXE-admin was preconfigured on the DVD.
+==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==

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