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diff --git a/eu/preparing/install-overview.xml b/eu/preparing/install-overview.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 3a306c1bb..000000000 --- a/eu/preparing/install-overview.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,182 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 11573 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="install-overview"> - <title>Overview of the Installation Process</title> -<para> - -First, just a note about re-installations. With Debian, a -circumstance that will require a complete re-installation of your -system is very rare; perhaps mechanical failure of the hard disk would -be the most common case. - -</para><para> - -Many common operating systems may require a complete installation to -be performed when critical failures take place or for upgrades to new -OS versions. Even if a completely new installation isn't required, -often the programs you use must be re-installed to operate properly in -the new OS. - -</para><para> - -Under &debian;, it is much more likely that your OS can be repaired -rather than replaced if things go wrong. Upgrades never require a -wholesale installation; you can always upgrade in-place. And the -programs are almost always compatible with successive OS releases. If -a new program version requires newer supporting software, the Debian -packaging system ensures that all the necessary software is -automatically identified and installed. The point is, much effort has -been put into avoiding the need for re-installation, so think of it as -your very last option. The installer is <emphasis>not</emphasis> -designed to re-install over an existing system. - -</para><para> - -Here's a road map for the steps you will take during the installation -process. - -</para> - -<orderedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Gather information about your computer and any needed documentation, -before starting the installation. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Back up any existing data or documents on the hard disk where you -plan to install. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Create partitionable space for Debian on your hard disk. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Locate and/or download the installer software and any specialized -driver files your machine requires (except Debian CD users). - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Set up boot tapes/floppies/USB sticks, or place boot files (most Debian -CD users can boot from one of the CDs). - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Boot the installation system. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Select installation language. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem arch="not-s390"><para> - -Activate the ethernet network connection, if available. - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="s390"><para> - -Configure one network interface. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem arch="s390"><para> - -Open a telnet connection to the new system. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem arch="s390"><para> - -Attach one or more DASDs (Direct Access Storage Device). - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem><para> - -Create and mount the partitions on which Debian will be installed. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Watch the automatic download/install/setup of the -<firstterm>base system</firstterm>. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Install a <firstterm>boot loader</firstterm> -which can start up &debian; and/or your existing system. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Load the newly installed system for the first time, and make some -initial system settings. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Install additional software (<firstterm>tasks</firstterm> -and/or <firstterm>packages</firstterm>), at your discretion. - -</para></listitem> -</orderedlist> - -<para> - -If you have problems during the installation, it helps to know which -packages are involved in which steps. Introducing the leading software -actors in this installation drama: - -</para><para> - -The installer software, <classname>debian-installer</classname>, is -the primary concern of this manual. She directs the -architecture-specific partitioning program, installs the linux kernel, -and then supervises <classname>modconf</classname> to load specific -hardware drivers, <classname>dhclient</classname> to set up the -network connection, <classname>debootstrap</classname> to install the -base system packages, and &boot-loader-installer;, the boot loader -installer. Many more actors play smaller parts in this process, but -<classname>debian-installer</classname> has completed her task when -you load the new system for the first time. - -</para><para> - -Upon loading the new base system, <classname>base-config</classname> -supervises adding users, setting a time zone, and setting up the -package installation system. It then offers to launch -<classname>tasksel</classname> which will install large groups -of related programs, and in turn <classname>aptitude</classname> which -allows you to choose individual software packages. - -</para><para> - -When <classname>debian-installer</classname> finishes, before the -first system load, you have only a very basic command line driven -system. The graphical interface which displays windows on your monitor -will not be installed unless you select it during the final steps, -with either <classname>tasksel</classname> or -<classname>aptitude</classname>. It's optional because many &debian; -systems are servers which don't really have any need for a graphical -user interface to do their job. - -</para><para> - -Just be aware that the X system is completely separate from -<classname>debian-installer</classname>, and in fact is much more -complicated. Installation and trouble shooting of the X window -installation is not within the scope of this manual. - -</para> - </sect1> - |