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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
updated Dec 30, 2015
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*Important addendum:
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==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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:intel (tm) NUC kit D34010WYKH1
 
:intel (tm) NUC kit D34010WYKH1
 
:1 TB Seagate HD added to empty kit
 
: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]]
 
[[File:640px-System_setup--rotated.JPG|800px]]
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:recent activities: a suite of .xo files
 
:recent activities: a suite of .xo files
 
[[File:Schoolserver-content.png|700px]]
 
[[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..."
    
=F21-server-netinstall with xfce=
 
=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)
 
:Copy the downloaded iso to a USB stick (use dd in linux, or UNetbootin in windows)
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==Install with f21 kickstart file==
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==Kickstart files==
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/XSCE/xsce/master/installer/netinstall/Fedora-21/install.ks
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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
 
*Add install.ks to root of USB
 
*Add install.ks to root of USB
 
*Hit tab when USB boots
 
*Hit tab when USB boots
 
:Should do the following install automatically
 
:Should do the following install automatically
 
:NOT tested...
 
: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
    
==Option 1 (modified)==
 
==Option 1 (modified)==
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:run "xsceinst" to start the text installer
 
: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.
 
: 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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==Download new installer with graphical installer==
===Text-mode Installation===
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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====
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* 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.
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:Install of zims seems to run out of space and stop
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:http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/Features/Liveiso
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*Download:
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:http://download.unleashkids.org/xsce/downloads/installer/experimental/   (27-Nov-2015 14:27  1.7G  )
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Login as root, then run "xsceinst"
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[[File:Xsceinst2.png|700px]]
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Proceed through the guided prompts.
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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.
 
*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: '''Please refrain from using liveinst during testing''', trying to implement that functionality in the future.
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*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.
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==Graphical Install==
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See here to see screenshots of [[XSCE/graphic-install |graphical install]]
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: https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/XSCE/graphic-install#XSCE.2Fgraphic-install
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*DVD/Cd will boot to xterm at # (root) prompt
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xsceinst
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select language
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select [x]custom install
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[BACK]
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on left pane hit ( - ) and select [ x ]delete all
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change to standard partition
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delete ( - ) /home
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add amount of disk available in bottom left pane to /
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click  [update]
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[BACK]
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Install
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after install finishes: click the [complete] button
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*enter "poweroff" in now blank xterm
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reboot from hard disk
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*Login to root with password you entered in anaconda installer
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passwd xsce-admin
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dnf groupinstall xfce
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dnf install icecat
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logout
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login to xsce-admin
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* startxfce4
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[use default config]
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start icecat
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address in browser line: schoolserver
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pick right choice [take me to schoolserver]
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(logs in to: internet-in-a-box/xs-portal)
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*For access to admin console: use link on xs-portal
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*NOTE: graphical desktop does not start on re-boot
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:boots to: schoolserver login:
    
==Install Xfce==
 
==Install Xfce==
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