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@@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ CD (or DVD/BD) writer, a USB port and of course an internet connection to the PC
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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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-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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-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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-the little rat in the top left corner)
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+4) Now run "Startup Disk Creator" in "Applications->System"
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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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with the arrow keys and <return> key)
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@@ -38,8 +38,7 @@ After about 10-15 minutes you have a base xubuntu 11.04 boot USB
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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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-appear
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- (this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
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+ appear (this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
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6) Start a terminal
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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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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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this lists your ATI cards so you can see them
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@@ -92,8 +91,8 @@ shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
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13) cgminer:
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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 it)
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+ get the binary linux cgminer (see the bitcoin forum cgminer thread
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+ for where to get it)
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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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@@ -107,8 +106,8 @@ get it)
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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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-an Apple PC
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+ Move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and you see a set of icons
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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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Set "Mode:" to "Blank Screen Only"
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@@ -116,6 +115,12 @@ Edit: originally left this somewhat useful addition out:
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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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+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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+
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Initial setup complete.
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Kano