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diff --git a/eu/post-install/further-reading.xml b/eu/post-install/further-reading.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 0eb4b93ba..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/further-reading.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16554 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="further-reading"><title>Further Reading and Information</title> -<para> - -If you need information about a particular program, you should first -try <userinput>man <replaceable>program</replaceable></userinput>, or -<userinput>info <replaceable>program</replaceable></userinput>. - -</para><para> - -There is lots of useful documentation in -<filename>/usr/share/doc</filename> as well. In particular, -<filename>/usr/share/doc/HOWTO</filename> and -<filename>/usr/share/doc/FAQ</filename> contain lots of interesting -information. To submit bugs, look at -<filename>/usr/share/doc/debian/bug*</filename>. To read about -Debian-specific issues for particular programs, look at -<filename>/usr/share/doc/(package name)/README.Debian</filename>. - -</para><para> - -The -<ulink url="http://www.debian.org/">Debian web site</ulink> -contains a large quantity of documentation about Debian. In -particular, see the -<ulink url="http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/">Debian FAQ</ulink> and the -<ulink url="http://lists.debian.org/">Debian Mailing List Archives</ulink>. -The Debian community is self-supporting; to subscribe to -one or more of the Debian mailing lists, see the -<ulink url="http://www.debian.org/MailingLists/subscribe"> -Mail List Subscription</ulink> page. - -</para><para> - -A general source of information on GNU/Linux is the -<ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/">Linux Documentation Project</ulink>. -There you will find the HOWTOs and pointers to other very valuable -information on parts of a GNU/Linux system. - -</para> - - </sect1> diff --git a/eu/post-install/kernel-baking.xml b/eu/post-install/kernel-baking.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 8b808858f..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/kernel-baking.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,203 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16990 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="kernel-baking"><title>Compiling a New Kernel</title> -<para> - -Why would someone want to compile a new kernel? It is often not -necessary since the default kernel shipped with Debian handles most -configurations. However, it is useful to compile a new kernel in order -to: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -handle special hardware needs, or hardware conflicts with the pre-supplied -kernels - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -handle hardware or options not included in the stock kernel, such as -APM or SMP - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="x86"><para> - -The compact and idepci flavors don't come with sound. Although -the vanilla kernel does, it might not work for other reasons. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -optimize the kernel by removing useless drivers to speed up boot -time - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -use options of the kernel which are not supported by the default -kernel (such as network firewalling) - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -run a updated or development kernel - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -impress your friends, try new things - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para> - - <sect2><title>Kernel Image Management</title> -<para> - -Don't be afraid to try compiling the kernel. It's fun and profitable. - -</para><para> - -To compile a kernel the Debian way, you need some packages: -<classname>kernel-package</classname>, -<classname>kernel-source-&kernelversion;</classname> (the most recent version -at the time of this writing), <classname>fakeroot</classname> and a -few others which are probably already installed (see -<filename>/usr/share/doc/kernel-package/README.gz</filename> for the -complete list). - -</para><para> - -This method will make a .deb of your kernel source, and, if you have -non-standard modules, make a synchronized dependent .deb of those -too. It's a better way to manage kernel images; -<filename>/boot</filename> will hold the kernel, the System.map, and a -log of the active config file for the build. - -</para><para> - -Note that you don't <emphasis>have</emphasis> to compile your kernel -the ``Debian way''; but we find that using the packaging system to -manage your kernel is actually safer and easier. In fact, you can get -your kernel sources right from Linus instead of -<classname>kernel-source-&kernelversion;</classname>, yet still use the -<classname>kernel-package</classname> compilation method. - -</para><para> - -Note that you'll find complete documentation on using -<classname>kernel-package</classname> under -<filename>/usr/share/doc/kernel-package</filename>. This section just -contains a brief tutorial. - -</para><para arch="sparc"> - -If you are compiling a kernel for UltraSPARC you will need to be sure -you have installed the <classname>egcs64</classname> package. This is -the preferred compiler for 64bit SPARC kernels. The default -<command>gcc</command> will also compile 64bit kernels, but is not as -stable. Plus, if you do not use <classname>egcs64</classname> and you -encounter kernel problems, you will most likely be asked to recompile -the kernel using <classname>egcs64</classname> in order to verify your -problem still exists. After installing <classname>egcs64</classname> -be sure to run <userinput>update-alternatives --config -sparc64-linux-gcc</userinput> as root, and be sure that -<classname>egcs64</classname> is being used for this program. - -</para><para> - -Hereafter, we'll assume your kernel source will be located in -<filename>/usr/local/src</filename> and that your kernel version is -&kernelversion;. As root, create a directory under -<filename>/usr/local/src</filename> and change the owner of that -directory to your normal non-root account. As your normal non-root -account, change your directory to where you want to unpack the kernel -sources (<userinput>cd /usr/local/src</userinput>), extract the kernel -sources (<userinput>tar xjf -/usr/src/kernel-source-&kernelversion;.tar.bz2</userinput>), change your -directory to it (<userinput>cd -kernel-source-&kernelversion;/</userinput>). - -</para><para> - -Now, you can configure your kernel. Run <userinput>make -xconfig</userinput> if X11 is installed, configured and being run, -<userinput>make menuconfig</userinput> otherwise (you'll need -<classname>ncurses-dev</classname> installed). Take the time to read -the online help and choose carefully. When in doubt, it is typically -better to include the device driver (the software which manages -hardware peripherals, such as Ethernet cards, SCSI controllers, and so -on) you are unsure about. Be careful: other options, not related to a -specific hardware, should be left at the default value if you do not -understand them. Do not forget to select ``Kernel module loader'' in -``Loadable module support'' - -<phrase arch="alpha"> and ``Enhanced Real Time -Clock Support'' in ``Character devices'' (they are </phrase> -<phrase arch="not-alpha"> (it is </phrase> - -not selected by default). If not included, your Debian installation -will experience problems. - -</para><para> - -Clean the source tree and reset the <classname>kernel-package</classname> -parameters. To do that, do <userinput>make-kpkg clean</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -Now, compile the kernel: -<userinput>fakeroot make-kpkg --revision=custom.1.0 kernel_image</userinput>. -The version number of ``1.0'' can be changed at will; this is just a -version number that you will use to track your kernel builds. -Likewise, you can put any word you like in place of ``custom'' (e.g., -a host name). Kernel compilation may take quite a while, depending on -the power of your machine. - -</para><para condition="supports-pcmcia"> - -If you require PCMCIA support, you'll also need to install the -<classname>pcmcia-source</classname> package. Unpack the gzipped tar file -as root in the directory <filename>/usr/src</filename> (it's important that -modules are found where they are expected to be found, namely, -<filename>/usr/src/modules</filename>). Then, as root, do <userinput>make-kpkg -modules_image</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -Once the compilation is complete, you can install your custom kernel -like any package. As root, do <userinput>dpkg -i -../kernel-image-&kernelversion;-<replaceable>subarchitecture</replaceable>_custom.1.0_&architecture;.deb</userinput>. -The <replaceable>subarchitecture</replaceable> part is an optional -sub-architecture, -<phrase arch="x86"> such as ``i586'', </phrase> -depending on what kernel options you set. -<userinput>dpkg -i kernel-image...</userinput> will install the -kernel, along with some other nice supporting files. For instance, -the <filename>System.map</filename> will be properly installed -(helpful for debugging kernel problems), and -<filename>/boot/config-&kernelversion;</filename> will be installed, -containing your current configuration set. Your new -<classname>kernel-image-&kernelversion;</classname> package is also clever -enough to automatically use your platform's boot-loader to run an -update on the booting, allowing you to boot without re-running the -boot loader. If you have created a modules package, e.g., if you have -PCMCIA, you'll need to install that package as well. - -</para><para> - -It is time to reboot the system: read carefully any warning that the -above step may have produced, then <userinput>shutdown -r now</userinput>. - -</para><para> - -For more information on <classname>kernel-package</classname>, read -the fine documentation in <filename>/usr/share/doc/kernel-package</filename>. - -</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> diff --git a/eu/post-install/new-to-unix.xml b/eu/post-install/new-to-unix.xml deleted file mode 100644 index c011f5583..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/new-to-unix.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,32 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16556 untranslated --> - - - <sect1 id="unix-intro"> - <title>If You Are New to Unix</title> -<para> - -If you are new to Unix, you probably should go out and buy some books -and do some reading. The -<ulink url="ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/unix-faq/faq/"> -Unix FAQ</ulink> -contains a number of references to books and Usenet news groups which -should help you out. You can also take a look at the -<ulink url="http://www.camelcity.com/~noel/usenet/cuuf-FAQ.htm"> -User-Friendly Unix FAQ</ulink>. - -</para><para> - -Linux is an implementation of Unix. The -<ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/">Linux Documentation Project (LDP)</ulink> -collects a number of HOWTOs and online books -relating to Linux. Most of these documents can be installed locally; -just install the <classname>doc-linux-html</classname> package (HTML -versions) or the <classname>doc-linux-text</classname> package (ASCII -versions), then look in <filename>/usr/share/doc/HOWTO</filename>. -International versions of the LDP HOWTOs are also available as Debian -packages. - -</para> - - </sect1> diff --git a/eu/post-install/orientation.xml b/eu/post-install/orientation.xml deleted file mode 100644 index d4ba05f3f..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/orientation.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,109 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16557 untranslated --> - - - <sect1 id="debian-orientation"><title>Orienting Yourself to Debian</title> -<para> - -Debian is a little different from other distributions. Even if you're -familiar with Linux in other distributions, there are things you -should know about Debian to help you to keep your system in a good, -clean state. This chapter contains material to help you get oriented; -it is not intended to be a tutorial for how to use Debian, but just a -very brief glimpse of the system for the very rushed. - -</para> - - <sect2><title>Debian Packaging System</title> -<para> - -The most important concept to grasp is the Debian packaging system. -In essence, large parts of your system should be considered under the -control of the packaging system. These include: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>/usr</filename> (excluding <filename>/usr/local</filename>) - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>/var</filename> (you could make -<filename>/var/local</filename> and be safe in there) - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>/bin</filename> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>/sbin</filename> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>/lib</filename> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -For instance, if you replace <filename>/usr/bin/perl</filename>, that -will work, but then if you upgrade your <classname>perl</classname> -package, the file you put there will be replaced. Experts can get -around this by putting packages on ``hold'' in -<command>aptitude</command>. - -</para><para> - -One of the best installation methods is apt. You can use the command -line version <command>apt-get</command> or full-screen text version -<application>aptitude</application>. Note apt will also let you merge -main, contrib, and non-free so you can have export-restricted packages -as well as standard versions. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2><title>Application Version Management</title> -<para> - - -Alternative versions of applications are managed by update-alternatives. If -you are maintaining multiple versions of your applications, read the -update-alternatives man page. - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2><title>Cron Job Management</title> -<para> - -Any jobs under the purview of the system administrator should be in -<filename>/etc</filename>, since they are configuration files. If you -have a root cron job for daily, weekly, or nightly runs, put them in -<filename>/etc/cron.{daily,weekly,monthly}</filename>. These are -invoked from <filename>/etc/crontab</filename>, and will run in -alphabetic order, which serializes them. - -</para><para> - -On the other hand, if you have a cron job that (a) needs to run as a -special user, or (b) needs to run at a special time or frequency, you -can use either <filename>/etc/crontab</filename>, or, better yet, -<filename>/etc/cron.d/whatever</filename>. These particular files -also have an extra field that allows you to stipulate the user under -which the cron job runs. - -</para><para> - -In either case, you just edit the files and cron will notice them -automatically. There is no need to run a special command. For more -information see cron(8), crontab(5), and -<filename>/usr/share/doc/cron/README.Debian</filename>. - -</para> - </sect2> - </sect1> diff --git a/eu/post-install/post-install.xml b/eu/post-install/post-install.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 9cd02993c..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/post-install.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16559 untranslated --> - -<chapter id="post-install"> - <title>Next Steps and Where to Go From Here</title> - -&new-to-unix.xml; -&orientation.xml; -&further-reading.xml; -&kernel-baking.xml; - -</chapter> diff --git a/eu/post-install/shutdown.xml b/eu/post-install/shutdown.xml deleted file mode 100644 index d088338f0..000000000 --- a/eu/post-install/shutdown.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 16561 untranslated --> - - - <sect1 id="shutdown"> - <title>Shutting Down the System</title> - -<para> - -To shut down a running Linux system, you must not reboot with the -reset switch on the front or back of your computer, or just turn off -the computer. Linux must be shut down in a controlled manner, -otherwise files may be lost and disk damage incurred. You can press -the key combination <keycombo> <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> -<keycap>Alt</keycap> <keycap>Del</keycap> </keycombo> -<phrase arch="powerpc;m68k"> or <keycombo> <keycap>Control<keycap> -<keycap>Shift</keycap> <keycap>Power</keycap></keycombo> on Macintosh -systems</phrase>. You may also log in as -root and type <userinput>shutdown -h now</userinput>, -<userinput>reboot</userinput>, or <userinput>halt</userinput> if -either of the key combinations do not work or you prefer to type -commands. - -</para> - </sect1> |