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*PC - Start up the computer | *PC - Start up the computer | ||
*Mac - Hold the C key while powering on the machine. | *Mac - Hold the C key while powering on the machine. | ||
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| + | *The live CD does not a present incorporate the Peerd software or the latest additions to the [[GUI]]. It is proof of concept at this stage. | ||
=Troubleshooting= | =Troubleshooting= | ||
If you PC does not start up the CD and boots Windows or Linux insted, it is likely that the BIOS is not set to boot from CD. To fix this, press the BIOS menu key on startup. On the PC this will probably be a F-key such as F10 or F3. Look for a message saying somthing like ''Press F3 to enter setup menu''. This will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. | If you PC does not start up the CD and boots Windows or Linux insted, it is likely that the BIOS is not set to boot from CD. To fix this, press the BIOS menu key on startup. On the PC this will probably be a F-key such as F10 or F3. Look for a message saying somthing like ''Press F3 to enter setup menu''. This will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. | ||
Revision as of 00:23, 13 December 2006
A basic live CD is now available for Peerix.
Features
- Linux kernel 2.6.18
- Busybox
- Small set of standard GNU tools
- Framebuffer support with SDL
Supported platforms
- PC - 686 onwards
- Mac - Intel Macs (internal camera)
- Mac - PPC version for older Macs will be available in the future
Usage
- Burn the image onto the CD/CDR/DVD/DVDR
- Put it into the computer's optical drive
- PC - Start up the computer
- Mac - Hold the C key while powering on the machine.
Limitations
- The live CD does not a present incorporate the Peerd software or the latest additions to the GUI. It is proof of concept at this stage.
Troubleshooting
If you PC does not start up the CD and boots Windows or Linux insted, it is likely that the BIOS is not set to boot from CD. To fix this, press the BIOS menu key on startup. On the PC this will probably be a F-key such as F10 or F3. Look for a message saying somthing like Press F3 to enter setup menu. This will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
