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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. | 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. | ||
:dd for windows requires devices to be named in some internal format like <tt>//./PhysicalDrive0</tt>, but what the USB drive name is in this format isn't obvious, so [http://download.microsoft.com/download/.NetStandardServer/Install/V1.1/NT5XP/EN-US/WMITools.exe WMITools.exe] from Microsoft may help here which I'm checking out now. --[[User:Nad|Nad]] 20:28, 14 Dec 2006 (NZST) | :dd for windows requires devices to be named in some internal format like <tt>//./PhysicalDrive0</tt>, but what the USB drive name is in this format isn't obvious, so [http://download.microsoft.com/download/.NetStandardServer/Install/V1.1/NT5XP/EN-US/WMITools.exe WMITools.exe] from Microsoft may help here which I'm checking out now. --[[User:Nad|Nad]] 20:28, 14 Dec 2006 (NZST) | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 14 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
WARNING: This procedure will re-partition your USB device and erase any existing data on it.
There is an equivalent of the Unix dd utility for windows from unxutils.sourceforge.net, you can then use this to copy the image.
- dd for windows requires devices to be named in some internal format like //./PhysicalDrive0, but what the USB drive name is in this format isn't obvious, so WMITools.exe from Microsoft may help here which I'm checking out now. --Nad 20:28, 14 Dec 2006 (NZST)
- Run the WMI Object Browser, go to Win32_SystemPartitions.PartComponent in the tree and browse for the physical device name that matches your USB drive, then use this in the dd command.
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
