@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ CD (or DVD/BD) writer, a USB port and of course an internet connection to the PC
@@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ CD (or DVD/BD) writer, a USB port and of course an internet connection to the PC
( look here for mirrors: http://www.xubuntu.org/getubuntu )
2) Burn it to CD then boot that temporarily on any PC with a CD/DVD/BD and a USB
port (this and the next 2 step won't effect that PC)
port (this and the next 2 step won't effect that PC)
3) Plug in your 4GB USB device and it should appear on the desktop - you can
leave it's contents as long as there is at least 2.8GB free
leave it's contents as long as there is at least 2.8GB free
4) Now run "Startup Disk Creator" in "Applications->System" (the system menu is
the little rat in the top left corner)
4) Now run "Startup Disk Creator" in "Applications->System"
(the system menu is the little rat in the top left corner)
(if you have no mouse you can get the menu with <ctr><esc> and navigate the menu
with the arrow keys and <return> key)
@ -38,8 +38,7 @@ After about 10-15 minutes you have a base xubuntu 11.04 boot USB
@@ -38,8 +38,7 @@ After about 10-15 minutes you have a base xubuntu 11.04 boot USB
5) Boot your cgminer PC with this USB stick, select "English"
then select "Try Xubuntu without installing" and wait for the desktop to
appear
(this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
appear (this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
6) Start a terminal
"Applications->Accessories->Terminal Emulator"
@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ available ... sort that out by reading elsewhere about routers etc
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ available ... sort that out by reading elsewhere about routers etc
sudo shutdown -r now
N.B. always do a "sudo sync" and wait for it to finish every time before
shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
9) sudo aticonfig --lsa
this lists your ATI cards so you can see them
@ -92,8 +91,8 @@ shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
@@ -92,8 +91,8 @@ shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
13) cgminer:
sudo apt-get install curl
get the binary linux cgminer (see the bitcoin forum cgminer thread for where to
get it)
get the binary linux cgminer (see the bitcoin forum cgminer thread
for where to get it)
./cgminer -n
this shows you the GPU's it found on your PC
@ -107,8 +106,8 @@ get it)
@@ -107,8 +106,8 @@ get it)
15) set the screen saver to ONLY blank ...
Move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and you see a set of icons like on
an Apple PC
Move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and you see a set of icons
like on an Apple PC
Click on Settings, then in the Settings window "Screensaver"
Set "Mode:" to "Blank Screen Only"
@ -116,6 +115,12 @@ Edit: originally left this somewhat useful addition out:
@@ -116,6 +115,12 @@ Edit: originally left this somewhat useful addition out:
16) apt-get install ntpd
An accurate clock is always a good idea Smiley
Edit2: another item that seems I missed
17) if you wish to ssh into the box you must set a password
to do this you simply have to be logged into it at the screen and type
sudo passwd ubuntu
it will prompt you (twice) to enter a password for the ubuntu account