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Update Admonition Macros
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This section outlines those issues that are related to
'''Anaconda''' (the Fedora Core installation program) and
installing Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] in general.
- || {i} '''Downloading Large Files''' ||
- || If you intend to download the Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] DVD ISO
image, keep in mind that not all file downloading tools can accommodate files larger than
2GB in size. {{{wget}}} 1.9.1-16 and above, {{{curl}}} and {{{ncftpget}}} do not have this
limitation, and can successfully download files larger than 2GB.
'''Bit``Torrent''' is another method for downloading large files.
For information about obtaining and using the torrent file, refer to
http://torrent.fedoraproject.org/ . ||
+ [[Admonition("note", "Downloading Large Files", "If you intend
to download the Fedora Core DVD [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] ISO image, keep in mind that
not all file downloading tools can accommodate files larger than 2GB in size. {{{wget}}}
1.9.1-16 and above, {{{curl}}} and {{{ncftpget}}} do not have this limitation, and can
successfully download files larger than 2GB. '''BitTorrent''' is
another method for downloading large files. For information about obtaining and using the
torrent file, refer to
http://torrent.fedoraproject.org/.")]]
* '''Anaconda''' tests the integrity of installation media by
default. This function works with the CD, DVD, hard drive ISO, and NFS ISO installation
methods. The Fedora Project recommends that you test all installation media before
starting the installation process, and before reporting any installation-related bugs.
Many of the bugs reported are actually due to improperly-burned CDs. To use this test,
type {{{linux mediacheck}}} at the `boot:` prompt.
@@ -16, +15 @@
Use the {{{sha1sum}}} utility to verify discs before carrying out an installation. This
test accurately identifies discs that are not valid or identical to the ISO image files.
- || (!) '''Bit``Torrent Automatically Verifies File
Integrity''' ||
- || If you use '''Bit``Torrent''', any files you download are
automatically validated. If your file completes downloading, you do not need to check it.
Once you burn your CD, however, you should still use {{{mediacheck}}}. ||
+ [[Admonition("important", "Bit``Torrent Automatically Verifies File
Integrity", "If you use '''Bit``Torrent''', any files
you download are automatically validated. If your file completes downloading, you do not
need to check it. Once you burn your CD, however, you should still use
{{{mediacheck}}}.")]]
* You may perform memory testing before you install Fedora Core by entering
{{{memtest86}}} at the `boot:` prompt. This option runs the
'''Memtest86''' standalone memory testing software in place of
'''Anaconda'''. '''Memtest86''' memory
testing continues until the `Esc` key is pressed.
+ [[Admonition("note", "{{{Memtest86}}} Availability", "You must
boot from Installation Disc 1 or a rescue CD in order to use this feature.")]]
- || {i} '''{{{Memtest86}}} Availability''' ||
- || You must boot from Installation Disc 1 or a rescue CD in order to use this feature.
||
* Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports graphical FTP and HTTP
installations. However, the installer image must either fit in RAM or appear on local
storage such as Installation Disc 1. Therefore, only systems with more than 192MiB of
RAM, or which boot from Installation Disc 1, can use the graphical installer. Systems with
192MiB RAM or less will fall back to using the text-based installer automatically. If you
prefer to use the text-based installer, type {{{linux text}}} at the `boot:` prompt.
@@ -59, +56 @@
* Before you upgrade, back up the system completely. In particular, preserve `/etc`,
`/home`, and possibly `/opt` and `/usr/local` if customized packages are installed there.
You may wish to use a multi-boot approach with a "clone" of the old installation
on alternate partition(s) as a fallback. In that case, creating alternate boot media such
as GRUB boot floppy.
- || (!) '''System Configuration Backups''' ||
- || Backups of configurations in `/etc` are also useful in reconstructing system
settings after a fresh installation. ||
+ [[Admonition("important", "System Configuration Backups",
"Backups of configurations in `/etc` are also useful in reconstructing system
settings after a fresh installation.")]]
* After you complete the upgrade, run the following command: