Author: elliss
Update of /cvs/docs/install-guide In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv10266
Modified Files: fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml fedora-install-guide-en.xml fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml fedora-install-guide-networkconfig-en.xml fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml Log Message: - Modified Preparing Boot Media and Installation from Hard Drive sections to address #175130 - Minor tweaks on Network Servers sections, to continue work on #173735 - Removed comment on wireless networking, since wireless interfaces are unlikely to work until after the user installs extra firmware or drivers
Index: fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.15 retrieving revision 1.16 diff -u -r1.15 -r1.16 --- fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml 8 Dec 2005 00:27:16 -0000 1.15 +++ fedora-install-guide-diskpartitioning-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 17:51:38 -0000 1.16 @@ -93,8 +93,8 @@ <xref linkend="ch-networkconfig"/>, unless you select an option to customize the partition layout. If you choose to either <guilabel>Create custom layout</guilabel>, or <guilabel>Review and - modify partitioning layout</guilabel>, proceed to the next section - of this document. + modify partitioning layout</guilabel>, proceed to + <xref linkend="sn-partitioning-general"/> . </para> </note> <section id="sn-partitioning-general">
Index: fedora-install-guide-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.29 retrieving revision 1.30 diff -u -r1.29 -r1.30 --- fedora-install-guide-en.xml 8 Dec 2005 00:27:16 -0000 1.29 +++ fedora-install-guide-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 17:51:38 -0000 1.30 @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
<!ENTITY DOCNAME "fedora-install-guide"> <!ENTITY DOCLANG "en"> -<!ENTITY DOCVERSION "1.0.5"> -<!ENTITY DOCDATE "2005-12-08"> +<!ENTITY DOCVERSION "1.0.6"> +<!ENTITY DOCDATE "2005-12-10"> <!ENTITY BOOKID "&DOCNAME;-&DOCLANG;-&DOCVERSION; (&DOCDATE;)">
<!ENTITY LEGALNOTICE SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/legalnotice-en.xml"> @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ <!-- Bugzilla bug number for the draft notice --> <!ENTITY BUG-NUM "129911"> <!ENTITY FCLOCALVER "5"> -<!ENTITY DOCLOCALVER "1.0.5"> <!-- what's this for again? --> +<!ENTITY DOCLOCALVER "1.0.6"> <!-- what's this for again? -->
<!ENTITY INTRODUCTION SYSTEM "fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml"> @@ -164,6 +164,16 @@ </para> </revdescription> </revision> + <revision> + <revnumber>1.0.6</revnumber> + <date>2005-12-10</date> + <authorinitials>StuartEllis</authorinitials> + <revdescription> + <para> + Updated sections on installation methods. + </para> + </revdescription> + </revision> </revhistory> </bookinfo>
Index: fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.21 retrieving revision 1.22 diff -u -r1.21 -r1.22 --- fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 13:48:41 -0000 1.21 +++ fedora-install-guide-intro-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 17:51:38 -0000 1.22 @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ </para> </section> <section id="sn-hwarchitecture"> - <title>Understanding i386 and Other Architectures</title> + <title>Understanding i386 and Other Computer Architectures</title>
<para> The &FP; provides versions of &FC; for PCs, and also for a range @@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ specific <firstterm>architecture</firstterm>. All 32-bit PCs are based on the <firstterm>i386</firstterm> architecture. You may also install versions of &FC; on computers that are based on - <firstterm>x86_64</firstterm>, and <firstterm>ppc</firstterm>. The - architectures are explained below: + <firstterm>x86_64</firstterm>, and <firstterm>ppc</firstterm> + technology. The architectures are explained below: </para>
<variablelist> @@ -240,18 +240,22 @@
<para> You may install &FC; from your own private mirror, or use one of - the public mirrors maintained by members of the community. The - &FP; maintains a list of public mirrors that provide the - installation files with HTTP and FTP: - <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/mirrors.html"/>. - Choose a server from the list for your region. + the public mirrors maintained by members of the community. To + ensure that the connection is as fast and reliable as possible, + use a server that is close to your own geographical location. </para>
<para> - Add + The &FP; maintains a list of HTTP and FTP public mirrors, sorted + by region: + <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/mirrors.html"/> + </para> + + <para> + To determine the complete the directory path for the + installation files, add <filename>/&FCLOCALVER;/<replaceable>architecture</replaceable>/os/</filename> - to the path shown on the website, to determine the complete the - directory path for the installation files. + to the path shown on the webpage. </para> <tip> <title>Building Your Own Mirror</title> @@ -289,7 +293,8 @@ <firstterm>netboot</firstterm>) is a standard that enables PCs to use files on a server as a boot device. &FC; includes utilities that allow it to function as a PXE server for other - computers. + computers. This option enables you to install &FC; entirely over + the network connection, using no physical media at all. </para> </section>
@@ -333,46 +338,89 @@ <title>Preparing Media</title>
<para> - The types of boot media for &FED; include: + You may use the first CD or DVD installation disc from the + complete &FC; distribution to boot your computer. For instructions + to download and prepare this CD or DVD installation media, refer + to <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/"/>. If you + already have the full set of &FC; installation media, skip to + <xref + linkend="sn-booting-from-disc"/>. + </para> + + <para> + To install &FC; from discs, you need five installation CDs, or the + installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported + architecture. + </para> + + <important> + <title>Architecture-Specific Distributions</title> + + <para> + To install &FC; you need the boot or installation media that is + particular to your architecture. + </para> + </important> + + <para> + The &FC; distribution also includes <firstterm>image + files</firstterm> for boot-only CD or DVD media and USB media. + These files can be converted into bootable media using standard + Linux utilities or third-party programs on other operating + systems. + </para> + + <para> + You may boot your computer with boot-only media, and load the + installation system from another source to continue the process. + The types of installation source for &FED; include: </para>
<itemizedlist> <listitem> <para> - CD or DVD media (either installation disc #1 or a special - boot-only disc) + CD or DVD media installation discs </para> </listitem> <listitem> <para> - USB media + Hard drive, either attached by USB, or internal to the + computer </para> </listitem> <listitem> <para> - Network interface (via PXE) + Network installation server, using either HTTP, FTP, or NFS </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist>
<para> - The types of installation source media for &FED; include: + This facility enables you to install &FC; on machines without + using installation discs. For example, you may install &FC; on a + laptop with no CD or DVD drive by booting the machine with a USB + pen drive, and then using a hard drive as an installation source. + </para> + + <para> + The supported boot media for &FED; include: </para>
<itemizedlist> <listitem> <para> - CD or DVD media installation discs + CD or DVD media (either installation disc #1 or a special + boot-only disc) </para> </listitem> <listitem> <para> - Hard disk + USB media </para> </listitem> <listitem> <para> - Network installation tree via HTTP, FTP, or NFS + Network interface (via PXE) </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> @@ -381,42 +429,11 @@ <title>Installation from Diskettes</title>
<para> - There is no option to install &FC; from diskettes. + There is no option to either boot or install &FC; from + diskettes. </para> </note>
- <para> - To install &FC; from discs, you need five installation CDs, or the - installation DVD. There are separate disc sets for each supported - architecture. - </para> - - <important> - <title>Architecture-Specific Distributions</title> - - <para> - To install &FC; you need the boot or installation media that is - particular to your architecture. - </para> - </important> - - <para> - The &FC; distribution includes <firstterm>image files</firstterm> - for boot-only CD or DVD media and USB media. These files can be - converted into bootable media using standard Linux utilities or - third-party programs on other operating systems. - </para> - - <para> - You may also use the first CD or DVD installation disc from the - complete &FC; distribution as boot media. For instructions to - download and prepare this CD or DVD installation media, refer to - <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/download/"/>. If you already - have the full set of &FC; installation media, skip to - <xref - linkend="sn-booting-from-disc"/>. - </para> - <section id="sn-preparing-cd-or-dvd-media"> <title>Preparing CD or DVD Media</title>
Index: fedora-install-guide-networkconfig-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-networkconfig-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.12 retrieving revision 1.13 diff -u -r1.12 -r1.13 --- fedora-install-guide-networkconfig-en.xml 27 May 2005 22:15:15 -0000 1.12 +++ fedora-install-guide-networkconfig-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 17:51:38 -0000 1.13 @@ -18,12 +18,6 @@ interfaces on your computer and configures them to use DHCP. </para>
- <para> - Wireless interfaces using DHCP will join an open wireless network - once it is in range. Many wireless networks are restricted, and - only accept systems which have the correct security credentials. - </para> - <figure id="fig-net-config-dhcp"> <title>Network Configuration Screen</title> <mediaobject>
Index: fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.16 retrieving revision 1.17 diff -u -r1.16 -r1.17 --- fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 13:48:41 -0000 1.16 +++ fedora-install-guide-other-instmethods-en.xml 10 Dec 2005 17:51:39 -0000 1.17 @@ -153,10 +153,17 @@ <title>Installation from a Hard Drive</title>
<para> - You may install from a hard drive that contains the ISO image - files for the &FED; discs. The hard drive may be internal to the - computer or attached by USB. The partition on the hard drive - holding the ISO files must be formatted with the <indexterm> + Once you have booted your computer, you may use ISO image files of + the &FED; discs to continue the installation process. The ISO + files must be located on a hard drive that is either internal to + the computer, or attached to the machine by USB. This option + enables you to install &FC; on computers that have neither a + network connection, nor CD or DVD drives. + </para> + + <para> + The partition on the hard drive holding the ISO files must be + formatted with the <indexterm> <primary>ext2</primary> <see>file systems</see> </indexterm><indexterm>