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diff --git a/da/boot-new/boot-new.xml b/da/boot-new/boot-new.xml deleted file mode 100644 index fb8a108df..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/boot-new.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,290 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 21672 untranslated --> - -<chapter id="boot-new"> - <title>Booting Into Your New Debian System</title> - - <sect1 id="base-boot"><title>The Moment of Truth</title> -<para> - -Your system's first boot on its own power is what electrical engineers -call the <quote>smoke test</quote>. - -</para><para> - -If you are booting directly into Debian, and the system doesn't start -up, either use your original installation boot media, or insert the -custom boot floppy if you have one, and reset your system. This way, -you will probably need to add some boot arguments like -<userinput>root=<replaceable>root</replaceable></userinput>, where -<replaceable>root</replaceable> is your root partition, such as -<filename>/dev/sda1</filename>. - -</para> - - <sect2 arch="m68k"><title>BVME 6000 Booting</title> -<para> - -If you have just performed a diskless install on a BVM or Motorola -VMEbus machine: once the system has loaded the -<command>tftplilo</command> program from the TFTP server, from the -<prompt>LILO Boot:</prompt> prompt enter one of: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<userinput>b6000</userinput> followed by &enterkey; -to boot a BVME 4000/6000 - -</para></listitem><listitem><para> - -<userinput>b162</userinput> followed by &enterkey; -to boot an MVME162 - -</para></listitem><listitem><para> - -<userinput>b167</userinput> followed by &enterkey; -to boot an MVME166/167 - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para> - - </sect2> - - <sect2 arch="m68k"><title>Macintosh Booting</title> - -<para> - -Go to the directory containing the installation files and start up the -<command>Penguin</command> booter, holding down the -<keycap>command</keycap> key. Go to the -<userinput>Settings</userinput> dialogue (<keycombo> -<keycap>command</keycap> <keycap>T</keycap> </keycombo>), and locate -the kernel options line which should look like -<userinput>root=/dev/ram video=font:VGA8x16</userinput> or similar. - -</para><para> - -You need to change the entry to -<userinput>root=/dev/<replaceable>yyyy</replaceable></userinput>. -Replace the <replaceable>yyyy</replaceable> with the Linux name of the -partition onto which you installed the system -(e.g. <filename>/dev/sda1</filename>); you wrote this down earlier. -The <userinput>video=font:VGA8x8</userinput> is recommended especially -for users with tiny screens. The kernel would pick a prettier (6x11) -font but the console driver for this font can hang the machine, so -using 8x16 or 8x8 is safer at this stage. You can change this at any -time. - -</para><para> - -If you don't want to start GNU/Linux immediately each time you start, -uncheck the <userinput>Auto Boot</userinput> option. Save your -settings in the <filename>Prefs</filename> file using the -<userinput>Save Settings As Default</userinput> option. - -</para><para> - -Now select <userinput>Boot Now</userinput> (<keycombo> -<keycap>command</keycap> <keycap>B</keycap> </keycombo>) to start your -freshly installed GNU/Linux instead of the RAMdisk installer system. - -</para><para> - -Debian should boot, and you should see the same messages as -when you first booted the installation system, followed by some new -messages. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="powerpc"><title>OldWorld PowerMacs</title> -<para> - -If the machine fails to boot after completing the installation, and -stops with a <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt, try typing -<userinput>Linux</userinput> followed by &enterkey;. (The default boot -configuration in <filename>quik.conf</filename> is labeled Linux). The -labels defined in <filename>quik.conf</filename> will be displayed if -you press the <keycap>Tab</keycap> key at the <prompt>boot:</prompt> -prompt. You can also try booting back into the installer, and editing -the <filename>/target/etc/quik.conf</filename> placed there by the -<guimenuitem>Install <command>Quik</command> on a Hard -Disk</guimenuitem> step. Clues for dealing with -<command>quik</command> are available at <ulink -url="&url-powerpc-quik-faq;"></ulink>. - -</para><para> - -To boot back into MacOS without resetting the nvram, type -<userinput>bye</userinput> at the OpenFirmware prompt (assuming MacOS -has not been removed from the machine). To obtain an OpenFirmware -prompt, hold down the <keycombo> <keycap>command</keycap> -<keycap>option</keycap> <keycap>o</keycap> <keycap>f</keycap> -</keycombo> keys while cold booting the machine. If you need to reset -the OpenFirmware nvram changes to the MacOS default in order to boot -back to MacOS, hold down the <keycombo> <keycap>command</keycap> -<keycap>option</keycap> <keycap>p</keycap> <keycap>r</keycap> -</keycombo> keys while cold booting the machine. - -</para><para> - -If you use <command>BootX</command> to boot into the installed system, -just select your desired kernel in the <filename>Linux -Kernels</filename> folder, un-choose the ramdisk option, and add -a root device corresponding to your installation; -e.g. <userinput>/dev/hda8</userinput>. - -</para> - </sect2> - - - <sect2 arch="powerpc"><title>NewWorld PowerMacs</title> -<para> - -On G4 machines and iBooks, you can hold down the -<keycap>option</keycap> key and get a graphical screen with a button -for each bootable OS, &debian; will be a button with a small penguin -icon. - -</para><para> - -If you kept MacOS and at some point it changes the OpenFirmware -<envar>boot-device</envar> variable you should reset OpenFirmware to -its default configuration. To do this hold down the <keycombo> -<keycap>command</keycap> <keycap>option</keycap> <keycap>p</keycap> -<keycap>r</keycap> </keycombo> keys while cold booting the machine. - -</para><para> - -The labels defined in <filename>yaboot.conf</filename> will be -displayed if you press the <keycap>Tab</keycap> key at the -<prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt. - -</para><para> - -Resetting OpenFirmware on G3 or G4 hardware will cause it to boot -&debian; by default (if you correctly partitioned and placed the -Apple_Bootstrap partition first). If you have &debian; on a SCSI disk -and MacOS on an IDE disk this may not work and you will have to enter -OpenFirmware and set the <envar>boot-device</envar> variable, -<command>ybin</command> normally does this automatically. - -</para><para> - -After you boot &debian; for the first time you can add any additional -options you desire (such as dual boot options) to -<filename>/etc/yaboot.conf</filename> and run <command>ybin</command> -to update your boot partition with the changed configuration. Please -read the <ulink url="&url-powerpc-yaboot-faq;">yaboot HOWTO</ulink> -for more information. - -</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="base-config"> - <title>Debian Post-Boot (Base) Configuration</title> - -<para> - -After booting, you will be prompted to complete the configuration of -your basic system, and then to select what additional packages you -wish to install. The application which guides you through this -process is called <classname>base-config</classname>. Its concept is -very similar to the &d-i; from the first stage. Indeed, -<classname>base-config</classname> consists of a number of specialized -components, where each component handles one configuration task, -contains <quote>hidden menu in the background</quote> and also uses -the same navigation system. - -</para><para> - -If you wish to re-run the <classname>base-config</classname> at any -point after installation is complete, as root run -<userinput>base-config</userinput>. - -</para> - -&module-bc-timezone.xml; -&module-bc-shadow.xml; -&module-bc-ppp.xml; -&module-bc-apt.xml; -&module-bc-packages.xml; -&module-bc-install.xml; -&module-bc-mta.xml; - - </sect1> - - <sect1 id="login"> - <title>Log In</title> - -<para> - -After you've installed packages, you'll be presented with the login -prompt. Log in using the personal login and password you -selected. Your system is now ready to use. - -</para><para> - -If you are a new user, you may want to explore the documentation which -is already installed on your system as you start to use it. There are -currently several documentation systems, work is proceeding on -integrating the different types of documentation. Here are a few -starting points. - -</para><para> - -Documentation accompanying programs you have installed is in -<filename>/usr/share/doc/</filename>, under a subdirectory named after -the program. For example, the APT User's Guide for using -<command>apt</command> to install other programs on your system, is -located in -<filename>/usr/share/doc/apt/guide.html/index.html</filename>. - -</para><para> - - -In addition, there are some special folders within the -<filename>/usr/share/doc/</filename> hierarchy. Linux HOWTOs are -installed in <emphasis>.gz</emphasis> format, in -<filename>/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-txt/</filename> and -<filename>/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-txt/mini/</filename>. The -<filename>/usr/share/doc/HTML/index.html</filename> contains -browsable indexes of documentation installed by -<command>dhelp</command>. - -</para><para> - -One easy way to view these documents is to <userinput>cd -/usr/share/doc/</userinput>, and type <userinput>lynx</userinput> -followed by a space and a dot (the dot stands for the current -directory). - -</para><para> - -You can also type <userinput>info -<replaceable>command</replaceable></userinput> or <userinput>man -<replaceable>command</replaceable></userinput> to see documentation on -most commands available at the command prompt. Typing -<userinput>help</userinput> will display help on shell commands. And -typing a command followed by <userinput>--help</userinput> will -usually display a short summary of the command's usage. If a command's -results scroll past the top of the screen, type <userinput>| -more</userinput> after the command to cause the results to pause -before scrolling past the top of the screen. To see a list of all -commands available which begin with a certain letter, type the letter -and then two tabs. - -</para><para> - -For a more complete introduction to Debian and GNU/Linux, see -<filename>/usr/share/doc/debian-guide/html/noframes/index.html</filename>. - -</para> - - </sect1> -</chapter> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/apt.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/apt.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 12d2a208b..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/apt.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,97 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18642 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="configure-apt"> - <title>Configuring APT</title> - -<para> - -The main means that people use to install packages on their system is -via a program called <command>apt-get</command>, from the -<classname>apt</classname> package.<footnote> - -<para> - -Note that the actual program that installs packages is called -<command>dpkg</command>. However, this package is more of a low-level -tool. <command>apt-get</command> will invoke <command>dpkg</command> -as appropriate; it is a higher-level too, however, because it knows to -install other packages which are required for the package you're -trying to install, as well as how to retrieve the package from your -CD, the network, or wherever. - -</para> -</footnote> - -APT must be configured, however, so that it knows where to retrieve -packages from. The helper application which assists in this task is -called <command>apt-setup</command>. - -</para><para> - -The next step in your configuration process is to tell APT where other -Debian packages can be found. Note that you can re-run this tool at -any point after installation by running <command>apt-setup</command>, -or by manually editing <filename>/etc/apt/sources.list</filename>. - -</para><para> - -If an official CD-ROM is in the drive at this point, then that CD-ROM -should automatically be configured as an apt source without prompting. -You will notice this because you will see the CD-ROM being scanned. - -</para><para> - -For users without an official CD-ROM, you will be offered an array of -choices for how Debian packages are accessed: FTP, HTTP, CD-ROM, or -a local file system. - -</para><para> - -You should know that it's perfectly acceptable to have a number of -different APT sources, even for the same Debian archive. -<command>apt-get</command> will automatically pick the package with -the highest version number given all the available versions. Or, for -instance, if you have both an HTTP and a CD-ROM APT source, -<command>apt-get</command> should automatically use the local CD-ROM -when possible, and only resort to HTTP if a newer version is available -there. However, it is not a good idea to add unnecessary APT sources, -since this will tend to slow down the process of checking the network -archives for new versions. - -</para> - - <sect3 id="configure-apt-net"> - <title>Configuring Network Package Sources</title> - -<para> - -If you plan on installing the rest of your system via the network, the -most common option is to select the <userinput>http</userinput> -source. The <userinput>ftp</userinput> source is also acceptable, but -tends to be a little slower making connections. - -</para><para> - -The next step during the configuration of network packages sources is -to tell <command>apt-setup</command> which country you live in. This -configures which of the official Debian Internet mirror network you -connect to. Depending on which country you select, you will be given -a list of possible machines. Its generally fine to pick the one on -the top of the list, but any of them should work. - -</para><para> - -If you are installing via HTTP, you will be asked to configure your -proxy server. This is sometimes required by people behind firewalls, -on corporate networks, etc. - -</para><para> - -Finally, your new network package source will be tested. If all goes -well, you will be prompted whether you want to do it all over again -with another network source. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/install.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/install.xml deleted file mode 100644 index d0998127e..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/install.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,39 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18597 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="debconf"> - <title>Prompts During Software Installation</title> - -<para> - -Each package you selected with <command>tasksel</command> or -<command>aptitude</command> is -downloaded, unpacked and then installed in turn by the -<command>apt-get</command> and <command>dpkg</command> programs. If -a particular program needs more information from the user, it will -prompt you during this process. You might also want to keep an eye on -the output during the process, to watch for any installation errors -(although you will be asked to acknowledge errors which prevented -a package's installation). - -</para> - - <sect3 arch="powerpc" id="xserver"> - <title>Settings for the X Server</title> - -<para> - -On iMacs, and some older Macintoshes as well, the X Server software -doesn't calculate appropriate video settings. You will need to choose -the 'Advanced' option during configuration of the video settings. For -the monitor's horizontal sync range, enter 59-63. You can leave the -default for vertical refresh range. - -</para><para> - -The mouse device should be set to -<userinput>/dev/input/mice</userinput>. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/mta.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/mta.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 5290c4254..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/mta.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,93 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 11648 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="base-config-mta"> - <title>Configuring Your Mail Transport Agent</title> - -<para> - -Today, email is a very important part of many people's life, so it's -no surprise Debian lets you configure your mail system right as a part -of the installation process. The standard mail transport agent in -Debian is <command>exim4</command>, which is relatively small, -flexible, and easy to learn. - -</para><para> - -You may ask if this is needed even if your computer is not connected -to any network. The short answer is: Yes. The longer explanation: Some -system utilities (like <command>cron</command>, -<command>quota</command>, <command>aide</command>, …) may send -you important notices via email. - -</para><para> - -So on the first screen you will be presented with several common mail -scenarios. Choose the one that most closely resembles your needs: - -</para> - -<variablelist> -<varlistentry> -<term>internet site</term> -<listitem><para> - -Your system is connected to a network and your mail is sent and -received directly using SMTP. On the following screens you will be -asked a few basic questions, like your machine's mail name, or a list of -domains for which you accept or relay mail. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>mail sent by smarthost</term> -<listitem><para> - -In this scenario is your outgoing mail forwarded to another machine, -called a <quote>smarthost</quote>, which does the actual job for -you. Smarthost also usually stores incoming mail addresed to your -computer, so you don't need to be permanently online. That also means -you have to download your mail from the smarthost via programs like -fetchmail. This option is suitable for dial-up users. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>local delivery only</term> -<listitem><para> - -Your system is not on a network and mail is sent or received only -between local users. Even if you don't plan to send any messages, this -option is highly recommended, because some system utilities may send -you various alerts from time to time (e.g. beloved <quote>Disk quota -exceeded</quote>). This option is also convenient for new users, -because it doesn't ask any further questions. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>no configuration at this time</term> -<listitem><para> - -Choose this if you are absolutely convinced you know what you are -doing. This will leave you with an unconfigured mail system — -until you configure it, you won't be able to send or receive any mail -and you may miss some important messages from your system utilities. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> -</variablelist> - -<para> - -If none of these scenarios suits your needs, or if you need a finer -setup, you will need to edit configuration files under the -<filename>/etc/exim4</filename> directory after the installation is -complete. More information about <command>exim4</command> may be found -under <filename>/usr/share/doc/exim4</filename>. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/packages.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/packages.xml deleted file mode 100644 index ccfed03d9..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/packages.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,128 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18767 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="install-packages"> - <title>Package Installation</title> - -<para> - -Next you will be offered a number of pre-rolled software -configurations offered by Debian. You could always choose, package by -package, what you want to install on your new machine. This is the -purpose of the <command>aptitude</command> program, described below. -But this can be a long task with around &num-of-distrib-pkgs; packages -available in Debian! - -</para><para> - -So, you have the ability to choose <emphasis>tasks</emphasis> first, -and then add on more individual packages later. These tasks loosely -represent a number of different jobs or things you want to do with -your computer, such as <quote>desktop environment</quote>, -<quote>web server</quote>, or <quote>print server</quote>. - -<footnote> -<para> - -You should know that to present this list, -<command>base-config</command> is merely invoking the -<command>tasksel</command> program. For manual package -selection, the -<command>aptitude</command> program is being run. Any of these can be -run at any time after installation to install (or remove) more -packages. If you are looking for a specific single package, after -installation is complete, simply run <userinput>apt-get install -<replaceable>package</replaceable></userinput>, where -<replaceable>package</replaceable> is the name of the package you are -looking for. -</para> -</footnote> - -</para><para> - -If you do want to choose what to install on a package by package basis, -select the <quote>manual package selection</quote> in -<command>tasksel</command>. - -</para><para> - -Once you've selected your tasks, select -<guibutton>Ok</guibutton>. At this point, -<command>aptitude</command> will install the packages you've -selected. Note, even if you did not select any tasks at all, any standard, -important, or required priority packages that are not yet present on -your system will be installed. This functionality is the same as -running <userinput>tasksel -s</userinput> at the command line, and -currently involves -a download of about 37M of archives. You will be shown the number of -packages to be installed, and how many kilobytes of packages, if any, -need to be downloaded. - -</para><para> - -Of the &num-of-distrib-pkgs; packages available in Debian, only -a small minority are covered by tasks offered in the Task Installer. -To see information on more packages, either use <userinput>apt-cache -search <replaceable>search-string</replaceable></userinput> for some -given search string (see the <citerefentry> -<refentrytitle>apt-cache</refentrytitle> <manvolnum>8</manvolnum> -</citerefentry> man page), or run -<command>aptitude</command> as described below. - -</para> - - <sect3 id="aptitude"> - <title>Advanced Package Selection with <command>aptitude</command></title> - -<para> - -<command>Aptitude</command> is a modern program for managing -packages. <command>aptitude</command> allows you to -select individual packages, set of packages matching given criteria -(for advanced users), or whole tasks. - -</para><para> - -The most basic keybindings are: - -<informaltable> -<tgroup cols="2"> -<thead> -<row> - <entry>Key</entry><entry>Action</entry> -</row> -</thead> - -<tbody> -<row> - <entry><keycap>Up</keycap>, <keycap>Down</keycap></entry> - <entry>Move selection up or down.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>&enterkey;</entry> - <entry>Open/collapse/activate item.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>+</keycap></entry> - <entry>Mark package for installation.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>-</keycap></entry> - <entry>Mark package for removal.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>d</keycap></entry> - <entry>Show package dependencies.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>g</keycap></entry> - <entry>Actually download/install/remove packages.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>q</keycap></entry> - <entry>Quit current view.</entry> -</row><row> - <entry><keycap>F10</keycap></entry> - <entry>Activate menu.</entry> -</row> -</tbody></tgroup></informaltable> - -For more commands see the online help under the <keycap>?</keycap> key. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 868963085..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,112 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18642 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="not-s390" id="PPP"> - <title>Setting Up PPP</title> - -<para> - -If your computer is not connected to a network, you will next be asked -whether you wish to install the rest of the system using PPP. - -</para><para> - -If you do choose to configure PPP at this point, a program named -<command>pppconfig</command> will be run. This program helps you -configure your PPP connection. <emphasis>Make sure, when it asks you -for the name of your dialup connection, that you name it -<userinput>provider</userinput>.</emphasis> - -</para><para> - -Hopefully, the <command>pppconfig</command> program will walk you -through a pain-free PPP connection setup. However, if it does not -work for you, see below for detailed instructions. - -</para><para> - -In order to setup PPP, you'll need to know the basics of file viewing -and editing in GNU/Linux. To view files, you should use -<command>more</command>, and <command>zmore</command> for compressed -files with a <userinput>.gz</userinput> extension. For example, to -view <filename>README.debian.gz</filename>, type <userinput>zmore -README.debian.gz</userinput>. The base system comes with an editor -named <command>nano</command>, which is very simple to use, but does -not have a lot of features. You will probably want to install more -full-featured editors and viewers later, such as -<command>jed</command>, <command>nvi</command>, -<command>less</command>, and <command>emacs</command>. - -</para><para> - -Edit <filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> and replace -<userinput>/dev/modem</userinput> with -<userinput>/dev/ttyS<replaceable>#</replaceable></userinput> where -<replaceable>#</replaceable> stands for the number of your serial -port. In Linux, serial ports are counted from 0; your first serial -port <phrase arch="x86">(i.e., <userinput>COM1</userinput>)</phrase> -is <filename>/dev/ttyS0</filename> under Linux. - -<phrase arch="powerpc;m68k">On Macintoshes with serial ports, the -modem port is <filename>/dev/ttyS0</filename> and the printer port is -<filename>/dev/ttyS1</filename>.</phrase> - -The next step is to edit -<filename>/etc/chatscripts/provider</filename> and insert your -provider's phone number, your user-name and password. Please do not -delete the <quote>\q</quote> that precedes the password. It hides the -password from appearing in your log files. - -</para><para> - -Many providers use PAP or CHAP for login sequence instead of text mode -authentication. Others use both. If your provider requires PAP or -CHAP, you'll need to follow a different procedure. Comment out -everything below the dialing string (the one that starts with -<quote>ATDT</quote>) in -<filename>/etc/chatscripts/provider</filename>, modify -<filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> as described above, and -add <userinput>user <replaceable>name</replaceable></userinput> where -<replaceable>name</replaceable> stands for your user-name for the -provider you are trying to connect to. Next, edit -<filename>/etc/ppp/pap-secrets</filename> or -<filename>/etc/ppp/chap-secrets</filename> and enter your password -there. - -</para><para> - -You will also need to edit <filename>/etc/resolv.conf</filename> and -add your provider's name server (DNS) IP addresses. The lines in -<filename>/etc/resolv.conf</filename> are in the following format: -<userinput>nameserver -<replaceable>xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx</replaceable></userinput> where the -<replaceable>x</replaceable>s stand for numbers in your IP -address. Optionally, you could add the -<userinput>usepeerdns</userinput> option to the -<filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> file, which will enable -automatic choosing of appropriate DNS servers, using settings the -remote host usually provides. - -</para><para> - -Unless your provider has a login sequence different from the majority -of ISPs, you are done! Start the PPP connection by typing -<command>pon</command> as root, and monitor the process using -<command>plog</command> command. To disconnect, use -<command>poff</command>, again, as root. - -</para><para> - -Read <filename>/usr/share/doc/ppp/README.Debian.gz</filename> file for -more information on using PPP on Debian. - -</para><para> - -For static SLIP connections, you will need to add the -<userinput>slattach</userinput> command (from the -<classname>net-tools</classname> package) into -<filename>/etc/init.d/network</filename>. Dynamic SLIP will require -the <classname>gnudip</classname> package. - -</para> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/shadow.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/shadow.xml deleted file mode 100644 index e4ac0ce1e..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/shadow.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,69 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18642 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="base-config-users"> - <title>Setting Up Users And Passwords</title> - - <sect3 id="base-config-root"> - <title>Set the Root Password</title> - -<para> - -The <emphasis>root</emphasis> account is also called the -<emphasis>super-user</emphasis>; it is a login that bypasses all -security protection on your system. The root account should only be -used to perform system administration, and only used for as short -a time as possible. - -</para><para> - -Any password you create should contain at least 6 characters, and -should contain both upper- and lower-case characters, as well as -punctuation characters. Take extra care when setting your root -password, since it is such a powerful account. Avoid dictionary -words or use of any personal information which could be guessed. - -</para><para> - -If anyone ever tells you they need your root password, be extremely -wary. You should normally never give your root password out, unless you -are administering a machine with more than one system administrator. - -</para> - </sect3> - - <sect3 id="make-normal-user"> - <title>Create an Ordinary User</title> - -<para> - -The system will ask you whether you wish to create an ordinary user -account at this point. This account should be your main personal -log-in. You should <emphasis>not</emphasis> use the root account for -daily use or as your personal login. - -</para><para> - -Why not? Well, one reason to avoid using root's privileges is that it -is very easy to do irreparable damage as root. Another reason is that -you might be tricked into running a <emphasis>Trojan-horse</emphasis> -program — that is a program that takes advantage of your -super-user powers to compromise the security of your system behind -your back. Any good book on Unix system administration will cover this -topic in more detail — consider reading one if it is new to you. - -</para><para> - -You will first be prompted for the user's full name. Then you'll be asked -for a name for the user account; generally your first name or something -similar will suffice and indeed will be the default. Finally, you will be -prompted for a password for this account. - -</para><para> - -If at any point after installation you would like to create another -account, use the <command>adduser</command> command. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/timezone.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/timezone.xml deleted file mode 100644 index e0c8ee4e7..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/timezone.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 19108 untranslated --> - - <sect2 id="base-config-tz"> - <title>Configuring Your Time Zone</title> - -<para> - -After a welcome screen, you will be prompted to configure your time zone. -First select whether the hardware clock of your system is set to local -time or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT or UTC). The time displayed in the dialog -may help you decide on the correct option. -<phrase arch="m68k;powerpc">Macintosh hardware clocks are normally -set to local time. If you want to dual-boot, select local time instead of -GMT.</phrase> -<phrase arch="x86">Systems that (also) run Dos or Windows are normally -set to local time. If you want to dual-boot, select local time instead of -GMT.</phrase> - -</para><para> - -Depending on the location selected at the beginning of the installation -process, you will next be shown either a single timezone or a list of -timezones relevant for that location. If a single timezone is shown, choose -<guibutton>Yes</guibutton> to confirm or choose <guibutton>No</guibutton> -to select from the full list of timezones. If a list is shown, select your -timezone from the list, or select Other for the full list. - -</para> - </sect2> |