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==Web XSCE==
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*http://schoolserver.xsce.org/xs-portal/
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:online schoolserver
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==[https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/wiki/XSCE-Installation XSCE-Installation]==
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*Read this first 02/11/2016 ^
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*updated install instructions
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::https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/wiki/XSCE-Installation
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::http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/6.0
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=XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1”=
 
=XSCE 6.0 Release Candidate 1 for CentOS “7.1”=
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*this section updated Dec 30, 2015
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updated Dec 4, 2015
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*Important addendum:
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*'''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)==
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: http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/images/a/a4/IntelNUCInstallation-XSCEIIABServer.pdf
 
: http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/images/a/a4/IntelNUCInstallation-XSCEIIABServer.pdf
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====System Setup====
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* Configuration I used for this testing
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:satellit
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*'''NOTE NUC i3 has 4 GB memory and wifi internal card installed.'''
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:intel (tm) NUC kit D34010WYKH1
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:1 TB Seagate HD added to empty kit
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*update: 02/18/2016
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yum -y update
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:NUC 5 with 2 TB HD
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: xfce and firefox
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:- 552 rpms
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::centos-xovis
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[[File:640px-System_setup--rotated.JPG|800px]]
    
==Also See==
 
==Also See==
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== Install onto Intel NUC==
 
== Install onto Intel NUC==
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* 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 ​
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http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager​
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:http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
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===Format of HD for install===
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*Do not use GPT format
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:Testing seems to result in all of installed content to be limited to 500 MiB
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*Format HD as fat ext4 in '''gnome-disks or gparted'''
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:Hint use booted f23 workstation live DVD or USB to access disks to reformat the internal HD.
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:exit live
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:then do install with dd USB of centos
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==Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary==  
 
==Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary==  
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*'''NOTE USB port on NUC or Laptop where TP-Link is connected must be marked and be the only port used.'''
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:Or the server will not communicate with XO's or laptops
    
*Type “erase” when requested  
 
*Type “erase” when requested  
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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  
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Login to your new server as: root / centos, then change both passwords:  
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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.  
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*Update Centos7
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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
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  git pull origin master
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  git pull
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./install-console
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==Install the software that lets you access XSCE from a client browser==
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*Reboot
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./install­-console      (fixes LAN; no need to “./runtags network”)  
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:Login to xsce-admin/(password)
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*Reboot
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sudo yum groupinstall xfce --skip-broken
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sudo install firefox
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startxsfce4
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* start firefox
 
*Test client machines can reach ​
 
*Test client machines can reach ​
 
  http://schoolserver.lan​
 
  http://schoolserver.lan​
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:The TeamViewer service will automatically install a graphical environment.
 
:The TeamViewer service will automatically install a graphical environment.
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===Screenshots===
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===Partition structure from centos 7.1 install on 1 TB Hd===
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[[File:Centos.png|400px]]
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===installing content in the '''xsce-admin-console'''===
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*installing content is a 3 step procedure
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1) xsce-admin-configure services
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:save configuration
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:install configured options
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*Wait for '''succeeded''' in Utilities-display job status
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[[File:Configure-services_enabled.png|1000px]]
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2-)select content
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:zim files
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*Refresh Catalog first
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:select the Zims to download
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:[Install selected Zims]
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[[File:Install_content-Zim_Files.png|1000px]]
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*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
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:rachel
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*[Download Rachel Content]
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[[File:Install_content-Get_Rachel.png|1000px]]
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3-)schoolserver utilities
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:to monitor downloads; unzip; and installs
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:wait for Succeded
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[[File:Utilities-Display_job_status.png|1000px]]
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==Rachel errors in xsce==
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*retry install rachel several times and it will install successfully bypassing the CRC error stop
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==Multiple installs of Rachel==
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*:http://www.ewikitech.com/articles/linux/how-to-mount-ntfs-partition-in-rhel-centos-7/
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::Used to store  usb_32EN_3.1.5.zip to a ntfs external USB HD
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::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
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:Rachel install sees zip and starts unzip and install steps immediatly 
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::'''Boot into root to copy zip file'''
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===Connecting to XSCE from a XO-1.5===
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*Connect to Internet-in-a-Box in F1
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[[File:Connecting_to_internet_in_a_box.JPG|400px]]
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*Connected to Internet-in-a-Box in F1
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[[File:Conected_to_internet_in_a_box.JPG|400px]]
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*Connecting to iiab in Browse
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[[File:Connecting_to_schoolserver_in_browse.JPG|400px]]
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*iiab on XO-1.5
 
[[File:Iiab_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
 
[[File:Iiab_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
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*Rachel
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[[File:Rachel_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
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===logged into Internet in a Box from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS sugar0.107===
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*[[Ubuntu#OLPC_Ubuntu_Sugar_14.04_Trusty_LTS|Ubuntu 14.04 LTS sugar0.107]]
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:http://people.sugarlabs.org/quozl/ubuntu/trusty/sugar-0.106/olpc-ubuntu-sugar-14.04.2-desktop-amd64-1436317817.iso
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[[File:Ubuntu_0.107_14.04lts.JPG|400px]]
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*T-400 laptop
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*'''NOTE be sure to set in sugar control panel power/Automatic power management [  ] off'''
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[[File:Rachel_on_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
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*Chat on T-400 olpc (ubuntu) sugar 0.107 sees XO 1.5 sugar 0.106
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: when both are checked in to '''Internet-in-a-Box''' in F1 Network Neighborhood (f1)
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:Chat works between the 2 connected devices.
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[[File:Screenshot_of_Chat_Activity_.png|400px]]
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[[File:Admin_services_on_centos7.1.JPG|800px]]
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===Centos 7.3 XSCE Kiwix Server as seen (wirelessly) from T-400 PC===
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*Also works in MacBook Pro 8.1 (firefox browser) logged in to Internet-in-a Box wireless AP
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*Rachel also works remotely from Internet in a Box main menu
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*screenshot of Kiwix server on T-400 PC
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:From T-400 PC running sugar 0.107 from centos 7.3 XSCE server running on NUC i5 (Headless)
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[[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 ===
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*Go to and select at bottom page"Configure Each service to Enable/Services Enabled"  (in schoolserver/admin/)
 
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.
 
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.
 
* Configure “Setup unattended access...” under TeamViewer’s Connection menu If You Dare.  
 
* Configure “Setup unattended access...” under TeamViewer’s Connection menu If You Dare.  
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For example, run:  
 
For example, run:  
 
  yum install emacs
 
  yum install emacs
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==Install GNOME  Desktop==
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yum groupinstall 'GNOME Desktop'
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* Works well in centos7
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::Installed 12/18/2015 satellit
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:http://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-gui-gnome-on-centos-7-linux-system
    
==Install Xfce==
 
==Install Xfce==
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:then retry above "ln" command.  
 
: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
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==Browsing rachel on centos 7.1 xsce==
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In the centos 7.1 xsce install (which has rachel installed) and logged into the wireless AP '''Internet in a Box'''
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from my T-400 laptop where I have cinnamon 2.6.12 desktop installed in Ubuntu 14.04 /sugar 0.106
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http://people.sugarlabs.org/quozl/ubuntu/trusty/sugar-0.106/olpc-ubuntu-sugar-14.04.2-desktop-amd64-1436317817.iso
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=F22-XSCE-LIVE=
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Start firefox and point it to
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http://schoolserver.lan/xs-portal
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which has a rachel entry under wikipedia (Interesting things. menu)
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*Here I can see the videos from kahn; Medline; Hesperian; Kahn health and Medicine; Project gutenburg etc....all mp4 files work
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*from ubuntu 14.04 on laptop ($100 rebuilt T400)
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* 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.
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:* 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)
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==Share .xo files; .pdf, text content wirelessly from server==
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:Add files to centos7.3 /library/content/  (Visible in /xs-portal:”Access Other Content”):
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::Logged in as xsce-admin: write/download file to xsce-admin save in home/xsce-admin/downloads
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::log-out/in as root: copy file in xsce-admin/download to file system /library/content/
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*Example of content:
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:XSCE is .pdf of this wiki page
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:music: contains Classical Music
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:recent activities: a suite of .xo files
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[[File:Schoolserver-content.png|700px]]
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=Centos 7.2 install on NUC 6i3=
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::Updated April 14 2016
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*'''Work in Progress Do not use'''
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*Intel NUC kit NUC6i3SYH
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*Patriot Signature Line 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PCA-17000 2133MHZ CL15 SODIMM Kit
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:NOTE; '''requires a HDMI cable with full size connectors at both ends.'''
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::Older models have a mini HDMI at NUC
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*need to do these updates:
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:1)Update Bios
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: 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!!)''
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::'''SY0042.BIO''' as of 05/16/2016
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: Blog:
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:: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/
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:2) Wifi AP mode on the NUC6i3 works with the standard kernel.  All that
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:is required is to download the firmware for then AC8260 (1), and copy it to /lib/firmware.
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: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000005511.html
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:3) Supported Memory:
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:  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/intel-nuc-kits/000016245.html
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==centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img==
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*Bios Update
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: select non efi settings (uncheck efi[ ]) in f2 Setup booted with no Hard Drive or USB attached
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: Save and shutdown
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: Insert USB [1] with Bios Update; Boot to f2 Bios; Press f7 and select USB file.
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: Wait for Update to Complete.
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: Insert Hard Drive (Note 4 Phillips screws that hold HD holder must be loosened to insert HD); Re tighten.
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:: Be sure to extract the SY0042.BIO and iwlwifi-8000-ucode-25.30.13.0 before copying to USB if needed
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:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160407_centos_7.2_nuc6i3.img
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*dd to a USB or use gnome-disks restore to install to a > 4 GB USB
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:Boot USB NUC 6i3 (f10 boot menu to select the USB)
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==centos_7.2_tcore7.img==
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:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/160412_centos_7.2_tcore7.img
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*gnome-disks restore to 4 GB USB
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:boot NUC6i3
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:yum update
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:yum install 'Gnome Desktop'
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*reboot
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Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords:
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passwd                      (changes root password)
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passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)
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*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”
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*Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook
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cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
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git pull
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./install-console
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:reboot
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:login xsce-admin
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*license agreement
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:startx (Gnome desktop)
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:firefox
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:schoolserver (click on right go to schoolserver)
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:Internet in a box
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:KA-Light still 0.15.1
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*ssD partition structure (500GB)
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[[File:SsD-structure.png|900px]]
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*Boot NUC with USB stick inserted, using F10 is necessary
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*'''NOTE USB port on NUC or Laptop where TP-Link is connected must be marked and be the only port used.'''
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:Or the server will not communicate with XO's or laptops
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*Type “erase” when requested
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*Watch for “done!” or #prompt; ignore “I/O error”.
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*Run “reboot”
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: Optionally Disable all USB booting in BIOS: F2 on Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­>
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Boot Devices ­> USB
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: Likewise this should already be disabled: Boot ­> Boot Configuration ­> UEFI Boot ­> Boot USB Devices First
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Login to your new server as: '''root / centos''', then change both passwords:
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passwd                      (changes root password)
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passwd xsce-­admin          (has sudo powers, careful!)
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*Verify that you have internet connection with “ping yahoo.com”
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:Ensure both your networking connections are live and connected in their final position.
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*Update Centos7
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yum update
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yum groupinstall 'GNOME Desktop'  (optional for testing)*
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Get the most recent version of the XSCE playbook
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cd /opt/schoolserver/xsce
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git pull
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./install-console
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*Reboot
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:Login to xsce-admin/(password)
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startx
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*XSCE should start in Gnome Desktop
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*start firefox
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:enter "schoolserver" and a pop up on the right side of the URL entry box will ask if you want schoolserver
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:click on it
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*Internet -in-box will appear
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* go to "Tools for Administrators" "Admin Console"
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:Login as xsce-admin and the password you set earlier
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==Problems encountered==
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* Rachel install fails with crc error
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:05/15/2016 tried 3x; failed each time. satellit
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* KA-Lite problems
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:'''Version 0.15.1 @2015'''
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:05/17/2016  '''Manage''' (adding lessons) fails periodically as it looses internet connections.
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:Resumes D/L on re selecting topics, Seems to do D/L randomly from all topics.
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*IS this due to "sync" occurring?
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:[[File:KA-Light-fail.JPG|400px]]
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'''Click on screenshot to enlarge; hit <- in browser to return'''
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* https://github.com/learningequality/ka-lite/issues/4817  ?
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==Meeting Notes 03/31/2016==
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"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?
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Short answer: YES, Amazingly considering all the complaints on Intel’s support wiki etc, this now appears extremely stable so far!  Longer answer evolving...
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Install bios 0039.BIO before you do anything!
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Context: http://nucblog.net/2016/03/bios-version-0039-for-skylake-nucs/
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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..."
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=F21-server-netinstall with xfce=
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*REF from : https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.rst  (modified by satellit on 1/31/2016)
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:NUC with 1 TB HD
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*Install on 32bit or 64bit Intel Machines
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"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":
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:Start with an install of the base OS based upon your hardware:
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http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-x86_64-21.iso
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http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/i386/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-i386-21.iso
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:Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
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==Kickstart files==
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:https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/tree/master/installer
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::For Live CD remixes + installers
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*Reference: https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Build_Your_Own_Remix_with_Fedora
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:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/XSCE/xsce/master/installer/netinstall/Fedora-21/install.ks
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*Add install.ks to root of USB
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*Hit tab when USB boots
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:Should do the following install automatically
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:NOT tested...
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*jvonau>: 02/01/2016
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:You need to use the label name of the usbkey.. to get the label ls '/dev/disk/by-label/ "
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:then use inst.ks=hd:LABEL=<what was returned above>:/install.ks
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:of if you know the what the device will be call then you could try:  inst.ks=hd:sdb1:/install.ks
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:"inst.ks=hd:sdb1:/install.ks "
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:inst.ks=hd:    sdb1: /install.ks    no spaces
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:inst.ks=hd:LABEL=  SOMENAME:  /install.ks  no spaces
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==Various OS Kickstart files and info==
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:https://github.com/XSCE/xsce/tree/master/installer/netinstall
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==Option 1 (modified)==
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:Start with an install of the base OS based upon your hardware:
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http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/x86_64/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-x86_64-21.iso
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http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/21/Server/i386/iso/Fedora-Server-netinst-i386-21.iso
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:Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
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*The installer is somewhat obscure:
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::The first screen asks you to select keyboard and language
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::The next screen is the home page; you will click on topics, go off make to selections, and then return by clicking done.
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*Select "system"-installation destination:
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:Device selection, click on hard disk, click checkbox for "I will configure partitioning", click done.
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*In the left side window, under the drop down box, click <any previous OS> (unless the disk is already clean)
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:Click on the minus (which deletes the selected partition), select the "delete all other filesystems in .. as well"
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:Then select the drop down option "standard partition" and click the "install automatically" button
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::Delete the /home partition and add the resulting space to /
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:::Otherwise the /library/downloads directory is only 53.7 GB and fills up when trying to install rachel
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:modify the file type to '''ext2''' for all remaining partitions;  update with right bottom button
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:Click the done twice, and the accept changes
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*Click on software selection, and xfce desktop
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:in right pane:
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::xfce extras; Admin tools; Devel Tools; Headless; system tools.
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'''NOTE''' use '''su''' to get to root of booted live; use installer to set your root password but please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.
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*Then click start install
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:You will need to put in a password for root during the install.
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::'''DO NOT add a user as the ansible run later will add xsce-admin as user.'''
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:At the end of the install, a button will appear, which asks you to reboot into the newly installed Operating System.
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:Once you have logged in:, the steps are pretty straight forward:
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In terminal:
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ping yahoo.com (this verifies that the server is properly connected to internet after the reboot)
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yum -y install icecat (or firefox)
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*NOTE: There is no need to do a
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yum -y update
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::As the netinstall installs the latest files from the repo.
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===Text-mode Installation===
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*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.
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*Issue the following commands:
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            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
   −
:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/Features/Liveiso
+
*I find it helpful to check that all the services are running on the server:
−
*Download:
  −
:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/experimental/    (27-Nov-2015 14:27  1.7G  )
     −
Login as root, then run "xsceinst"
+
            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)
   −
[[File:Xsceinst2.png|700px]]
+
*At this point you can connect to the server via the wifi at http://schoolserver/admin. Or with IceCat (firefox) from xfce desktop
   −
Proceed through the guided prompts.
+
: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.
   −
Reboot and login as "xsce-admin" with password "g0adm1n"
+
:Next Install Content needed for rachel, kiwix, and/or other instructional materials.
 +
:: Note: '''Get Rachel''' only appears On Install Content if you checked the rachel check box in Configure services
 +
:: There are instruction for how and where to place the downloaded materials in README files in each of the roles folders.
 +
 
 +
=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/
    
*Should you want to create another user please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.
 
*Should you want to create another user please do not use "xsce-admin" as a new user, that one is already taken.
    
*Note: '''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.
 
*Note: '''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.
 +
 +
==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==
 
==Install Xfce==
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:If you must have a graphical environment on your server, run:
 
:If you must have a graphical environment on your server, run:
   −
  yum groupinstall xfce
+
  dnf groupinstall xfce
 +
 
 +
:f22 uses dnf not yum now
    
===Start the Xfce desktop===
 
===Start the Xfce desktop===
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* Presuming you've installed Firefox above, go to:
 
* Presuming you've installed Firefox above, go to:
 
  http://localhost
 
  http://localhost
−
[[File:Xs-portal.png|400px]]
+
[[File:Iiab-server.png|400px]]
    
  http://localhost/admin
 
  http://localhost/admin
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[[File:Login_to_xsce_from_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
 
[[File:Login_to_xsce_from_XO-1.5.JPG|400px]]
   −
*Wikipedia app on F3
  −
[[File:Wikipedia_F3.JPG|400]]
     −
*Wikipedia from XO 1.5 Simple English Wikipedia app
+
===F22-XSCE-live install to a NUC from a external USB DVD drive===
−
:Wikipedia portal page
  −
 
  −
[[File:Wikipedia_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
  −
: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|800px]]
  −
*T-400 laptop
      
===To make Xfce start at default boot===  
 
===To make Xfce start at default boot===  
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*Link to rachel.zip
 
*Link to rachel.zip
−
:http://46.235.224.50/rachelusb_32EN/
+
:http://rachelfriends.org/downloads/public_ftp/rachelusb_32EN/
 +
:http://46.235.224.50/rachelusb_32EN/   (older link)
 +
*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
   −
==NOTES==
+
==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
 
:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/FAQ
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:https://github.com/tim-moody/xsce/blob/nov21/ReleaseNotes6.0.md
 
:https://github.com/tim-moody/xsce/blob/nov21/ReleaseNotes6.0.md
 +
 +
:http://schoolserver.org/
    
:http://schoolserver.org/FAQ
 
:http://schoolserver.org/FAQ
   −
*see discussion for more links
+
: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
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