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