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A basic live CD is now available for [[Peerix]]. | A basic live CD is now available for [[Peerix]]. | ||
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*Linux kernel 2.6.18 | *Linux kernel 2.6.18 | ||
*Busybox | *Busybox | ||
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*SSH tools (Dropbear) | *SSH tools (Dropbear) | ||
| − | =Supported platforms= | + | = Supported platforms = |
*PC - 686 onwards | *PC - 686 onwards | ||
*Mac - Intel Macs (internal camera) | *Mac - Intel Macs (internal camera) | ||
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*Testing feedback [[Testing|here]] | *Testing feedback [[Testing|here]] | ||
| − | =Usage= | + | = Booting from USB in Windows = |
| + | There is an equivalent of the Unix [[w:dd (Unix)|dd]] utility for windows from [http://unxutils.sourceforge.net unxutils.sourceforge.net], you can then use this to copy the image. | ||
| + | :I can't find the dd executable in the utils to test it yet, and also don't know how to refer to the USB drive - will check it out soon | ||
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| + | = Usage = | ||
*Burn the image onto the CD/CDR/DVD/DVDR | *Burn the image onto the CD/CDR/DVD/DVDR | ||
*Put it into the computer's optical drive | *Put it into the computer's optical drive | ||
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*Mac - Hold the C key while powering on the machine. | *Mac - Hold the C key while powering on the machine. | ||
| − | =Requirements= | + | = Requirements = |
*Intel CPU | *Intel CPU | ||
*128MB RAM | *128MB RAM | ||
*Reasonably modern video card (VESA/VBE) | *Reasonably modern video card (VESA/VBE) | ||
| − | =Limitations= | + | = Limitations = |
*The live CD does not a present incorporate the Peerd software or the latest additions to the [[:Category:Interface|Interface]]. It is proof of concept at this stage. | *The live CD does not a present incorporate the Peerd software or the latest additions to the [[:Category:Interface|Interface]]. It is proof of concept at this stage. | ||
| − | =Troubleshooting= | + | = Troubleshooting = |
If, after a few seconds you do not see a picture on your screen, and see instead the Windows or Linux desktop, 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 the ''Delete'' key or an 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. Feedback for various platforms can be maintained in the [[Testing]] article. | If, after a few seconds you do not see a picture on your screen, and see instead the Windows or Linux desktop, 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 the ''Delete'' key or an 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. Feedback for various platforms can be maintained in the [[Testing]] article. | ||
| − | =Root console= | + | = Root console = |
*Use the usual ''Ctrl-Alt-F1'' , ''Ctrl-Alt-F2'' to switch between the framebuffer and the console. | *Use the usual ''Ctrl-Alt-F1'' , ''Ctrl-Alt-F2'' to switch between the framebuffer and the console. | ||
*The system is single user with the password ''root'' | *The system is single user with the password ''root'' | ||
=Download= | =Download= | ||
*The ISO is here: http://organicdesign.co.nz/www/livecd.iso | *The ISO is here: http://organicdesign.co.nz/www/livecd.iso | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 13 December 2006
A basic live CD is now available for Peerix.
Contents
Features
- Linux kernel 2.6.18
- Busybox
- Small set of standard GNU tools
- Framebuffer support with SDL
- DHCP client
- SSH tools (Dropbear)
Supported platforms
- PC - 686 onwards
- Mac - Intel Macs (internal camera)
- Mac - PPC version for older Macs will be available in the future
- Testing feedback here
Booting from USB in Windows
There is an equivalent of the Unix dd utility for windows from unxutils.sourceforge.net, you can then use this to copy the image.
- I can't find the dd executable in the utils to test it yet, and also don't know how to refer to the USB drive - will check it out soon
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.
Requirements
- Intel CPU
- 128MB RAM
- Reasonably modern video card (VESA/VBE)
Limitations
- The live CD does not a present incorporate the Peerd software or the latest additions to the Interface. It is proof of concept at this stage.
Troubleshooting
If, after a few seconds you do not see a picture on your screen, and see instead the Windows or Linux desktop, 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 the Delete key or an 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. Feedback for various platforms can be maintained in the Testing article.
Root console
- Use the usual Ctrl-Alt-F1 , Ctrl-Alt-F2 to switch between the framebuffer and the console.
- The system is single user with the password root
Download
- The ISO is here: http://organicdesign.co.nz/www/livecd.iso
