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This document provides instructions for preparing a Sugar on a Stick (SoaS) installation. It also contains a list of known issues and sources of further information, for example how to use a Boot Helper CD for very old PCs.

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==== Windows Users ====

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# Download the latest version of Fedora ''LiveUSB Creator'' from http://fedorahosted.org/liveusb-creator/ and extract it;

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==== GNU/Linux Users ====

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# Download the ''Sugar on a Stick (Blueberry)'' live image from here: '''TODO:''' add link to pre-partitioned image

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==== Mac Users ====

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:'''NOTE:''' While the following method allows you to prepare a Sugar on a Stick flash drive on your Mac, it does not guarantee that you will be able to boot it on the same machine. In this case, you might want to try booting it with our boot helper ('''TODO:''' add link) or using a [[Sugar_on_a_Stick/Blueberry#Appliance_Users| virtual appliance]].

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:'''NOTE:''' While the following method allows you to prepare a Sugar on a Stick flash drive on your Mac, it does not guarantee that you will be able to boot it on the same machine. In this case, you might want to try booting it with our boot helper ('''TODO:''' add link) or using a virtual appliance ~~('''TODO:''' add link)~~.

# Download the ''Sugar on a Stick (Blueberry)'' live image from here: '''TODO:''' add link to pre-partitioned image

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==== XO Users ====

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:'''NOTE:''' This will erase all data on your XO laptop. Please make copies before proceeding!

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# Unlock your XO following the instructions here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Activation_and_Developer_Keys#Disable_the_security_system

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# Download the appropriate files (''.img & .crc'') to replace the NAND system from here: '''TODO:''' add link to .img & .crc file

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# Copy those files to a removable drive.

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# Plug this drive into your XO and boot it. Press ''ESC'' at the OpenFirmware prompt.

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#:If your removable drive is a USB drive, type: <code>copy-nand u:\soas-2.img</code>

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#:If your removable drive is a SD card, type: <code>copy-nand sd:\soas-2.img</code>

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# When the process completes, remove your drive and reboot the XO.

==== Appliance Users ====

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# Download and extract the ''Sugar on a Stick (Blueberry)'' virtual appliance from here: '''TODO:''' add link to virtual appliance

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