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Zcrayfish: Update redirect.

2024-01-12T09:03:49Z

Update redirect.

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	#REDIRECT [[~~Install to disk~~]]		#REDIRECT [[Installation]]

Dubiousjim: Migrate text to "Install to disk"

2012-10-20T04:14:21Z

Migrate text to "Install to disk"

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	~~{{Warning\|This will erase '''everything''' on your machine's harddisk. Don't blame me if someone sues you for this, your cat dies etc. You are warned.}}~~		#REDIRECT [[Install to disk]]

	~~The following is meant to be an absolute newbie guide~~

	* [[~~Burning ISOs\|Burn the Alpine ISO image to a CD]]~~
	* Put the CD into the new computer and turn on the power. Make sure the computer is capable to boot from a CD. Your manual for the computer or the BIOS can help.
	* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.
	* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script
	** Choose your keyboard layout. If you don't know your keyboard layout choose '''us'''. Here '''us''' was chosen.
	*** Then I chose the '''us''' variant.
	** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default name
	** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)
	*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address
	*** You will be asked if you want to do any manual network configuration, press enter for no
	** Type in your root password twice.
	** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa.
	** Press '''f''' to choose the fastest mirror.
	** Choose an SSH server, this allows you to remotely manage your machine. OpenSSH is what the big distro's use, Dropbear is a tiny SSH replacement. Choose '''none''' for best security.
	** Choose an NTP client, this keeps your machine's time accurate using an Internet time server. Openntpd is what the big distro's use, while Chrony is a tiny replacement.
	** Choose a disk you want to ~~install Alpine onto, as an example, '''sda''' is the first~~ disk ~~in your computer.~~
	*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive
	*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue
	* The installation is now complete and you will be asked to reboot. Type in '''reboot''' and press enter
	~~Take out the CD, and your computer should boot into Alpine using your hard drive.~~

	~~=== Continue Setting up your Computer ===~~

	* [[Alpine Linux package management]] ''(How to add/remove packages on your Alpine)''
	* [[Alpine boot services]] ''(Configure a service to automatically boot at next reboot)''
	* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)''
	* [[Tutorials and Howtos]] ''(Various tutorials, including how to setup a XFCE desktop)''

	~~[[Category:Installation~~]]

Dubiousjim: Link to Burning ISOs

2012-10-20T03:50:35Z

Link to Burning ISOs

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	The following is meant to be an absolute newbie guide		The following is meant to be an absolute newbie guide

	* Burn the Alpine ISO image to a CD		* [[Burning ISOs\|Burn the Alpine ISO image to a CD]]
	* Put the CD into the new computer and turn on the power. Make sure the computer is capable to boot from a CD. Your manual for the computer or the BIOS can help.		* Put the CD into the new computer and turn on the power. Make sure the computer is capable to boot from a CD. Your manual for the computer or the BIOS can help.
	* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.		* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.

Fab at 01:30, 28 March 2012

2012-03-28T01:30:59Z

Dubiousjim: Category:Installation

2012-03-12T09:36:07Z

Category:Installation

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	* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)''		* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)''
	* [[Tutorials and Howtos]] ''(Various tutorials, including how to setup a XFCE desktop)''		* [[Tutorials and Howtos]] ''(Various tutorials, including how to setup a XFCE desktop)''

			[[Category:Installation]]

Bess: updated so it's correct for alpine mini 2.3.0

2011-11-01T16:07:37Z

updated so it's correct for alpine mini 2.3.0

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	** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa		** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa
	** Press enter to choose the fastest mirror		** Press enter to choose the fastest mirror
	*** ~~Press enter again once~~ a ~~mirror has been chosen~~		** Choose an SSH server, this allows you to remotely manage your machine. OpenSSH is what the big distro's use, Dropbear is a tiny SSH replacement. Choose '''none''' for best security.
			** Choose an NTP client, this keeps your machine's time accurate using an Internet time server. Openntpd is what the big distro's use, while Chrony is a tiny replacement.
	** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, as an example, I choose '''sda'''		** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, as an example, I choose '''sda'''
	*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive		*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive
	*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue		*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue
	* The installation is now complete and ~~your~~ be asked to reboot. Type in '''reboot''' and press enter		* The installation is now complete and you will be asked to reboot. Type in '''reboot''' and press enter
	Take out the CD, and your computer should boot into Alpine using your hard drive.		Take out the CD, and your computer should boot into Alpine using your hard drive.

Bess: updated so it's correct for alpine mini 2.2.3.

2011-10-03T22:30:53Z

updated so it's correct for alpine mini 2.2.3.

Jbilyk: remove redundant header

2011-09-29T19:13:32Z

remove redundant header

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	~~== Installing Alpine to a new machine, ''overwriting everything on the harddisk'' ==~~		{{Warning\|This will erase '''everything''' on your machine's harddisk. Don't blame me if someone sues you for this, your cat dies etc. You are warned.}}

	{{Warning\|This will erase everything on your machine's harddisk. Don't blame me if someone sues you for this, your cat dies etc. You are warned.}}

	The following is meant to be an absolute newbie guide		The following is meant to be an absolute newbie guide

Bess: /* Installing Alpine to a new machine, overwriting everything on the harddisk */

2011-05-15T17:32:29Z

Installing Alpine to a new machine, overwriting everything on the harddisk

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	* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script		* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script
	** Choose your keyboard, as an example, I chose '''US'''		** Choose your keyboard, as an example, I chose '''US'''
	** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to ~~access~~ the default		** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default
	** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)		** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)
	*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address		*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address
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	** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, if you only have one hard drive, then press enter		** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, if you only have one hard drive, then press enter
	*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive		*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive
	*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in "Y" to continue		*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue
	* The installation is now complete and your be asked to reboot. Type in '''reboot''' and press enter		* The installation is now complete and your be asked to reboot. Type in '''reboot''' and press enter
	Take out the CD, and your computer should boot into Alpine using your hard drive.		Take out the CD, and your computer should boot into Alpine using your hard drive.

Bess: Added in the Tutorials and Howtos Page

2011-05-09T16:54:11Z

Added in the Tutorials and Howtos Page

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	* [[Alpine boot services]] ''(Configure a service to automatically boot at next reboot)''		* [[Alpine boot services]] ''(Configure a service to automatically boot at next reboot)''
	* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)''		* [[Setting up a ssh-server]] ''(Using ssh is a good way to administer your box remotely)''
			* [[Tutorials and Howtos]] ''(Various tutorials, including how to setup a XFCE desktop)''

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	* Burn the Alpine ISO image to a CD		* Burn the Alpine ISO image to a CD
	* Put the CD into the new computer and turn on the power.		* Put the CD into the new computer and turn on the power. Make sure the computer is capable to boot from a CD. Your manual for the computer or the BIOS can help.
	* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.		* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.
	* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script		* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script
	** Choose your keyboard~~, as an example, I chose~~ '''us'''		** Choose your keyboard layout. If you don't know your keyboard layout choose '''us'''. Here '''us''' was chosen.
	*** Then I chose the '''us''' variant		*** Then I chose the '''us''' variant.
	** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default		** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default name
	** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)		** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)
	*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address		*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address
	*** You will be asked if you want to do any manual network configuration, press enter for no		*** You will be asked if you want to do any manual network configuration, press enter for no
	** Type in your root password		** Type in your root password twice.
	** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa		** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa.
	** Press ~~enter~~ to choose the fastest mirror		** Press '''f''' to choose the fastest mirror.
	** Choose an SSH server, this allows you to remotely manage your machine. OpenSSH is what the big distro's use, Dropbear is a tiny SSH replacement. Choose '''none''' for best security.		** Choose an SSH server, this allows you to remotely manage your machine. OpenSSH is what the big distro's use, Dropbear is a tiny SSH replacement. Choose '''none''' for best security.
	** Choose an NTP client, this keeps your machine's time accurate using an Internet time server. Openntpd is what the big distro's use, while Chrony is a tiny replacement.		** Choose an NTP client, this keeps your machine's time accurate using an Internet time server. Openntpd is what the big distro's use, while Chrony is a tiny replacement.
	** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, as an example, ~~I choose~~ '''sda'''		** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, as an example, '''sda''' is the first disk in your computer.
	*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive		*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive
	*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue		*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue

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	* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.		* Wait for the text '''login:''' to appear, type '''root''' and press enter.
	* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script		* Run the '''setup-alpine''' script
	** Choose your keyboard, as an example, I chose '''US'''		** Choose your keyboard, as an example, I chose '''us'''
			*** Then I chose the '''us''' variant
	** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default		** Host name, which will be the name of your computer, you can just press enter if you want to use the default
	** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)		** Choose your network card, most people can just go with the default (press enter)
	*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address		*** Most people will use DHCP, so press enter again, or you can enter in your static IP address
			*** You will be asked if you want to do any manual network configuration, press enter for no
	** Type in your root password		** Type in your root password
	** Choose a time zone, ~~I chose~~ '''NZ''' ~~for New Zealand~~		** Choose a time zone, you can get a list my pressing '''?'''. If you want a sub zone, e.g. Africa, type in Africa and press enter, '''?''' will give you a list of sub zones in Africa
	** Press enter to choose the fastest mirror		** Press enter to choose the fastest mirror
	*** Press enter again once a mirror has been chosen		*** Press enter again once a mirror has been chosen
	** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, ~~if you only have one hard drive~~, ~~then press enter~~		** Choose a disk you want to install Alpine onto, as an example, I choose '''sda'''
	*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive		*** Now choose how you would like to use it, for this guide, choose '''sys''', this will install the entire OS onto your hard drive
	*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue		*** You are given a final chance to back out, type in '''Y''' to continue