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diff --git a/eu/preparing/needed-info.xml b/eu/preparing/needed-info.xml deleted file mode 100644 index f65e7a0f3..000000000 --- a/eu/preparing/needed-info.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,474 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 11648 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="needed-info"> - <title>Information You Will Need</title> - - <sect2> - <title>Documentation</title> - - <sect3> - <title>Installation Manual</title> - -<para> - -This file you are now reading, in plain ASCII, HTML or PDF format. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="install.en.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="install.en.html"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="install.en.pdf"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> -</sect3> - - - <sect3><title>FAQs</title> -<para> - -Frequently asked questions for &arch-title;. Often contains useful -information on configuring or using your hardware. - -</para> - - <itemizedlist> -<listitem arch="x86"><para> - -<ulink url="&url-hardware-howto;">Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO</ulink> - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="m68k"><para> - -<ulink url="&url-m68k-faq;">Linux/m68k FAQ</ulink> - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="alpha"><para> - -<ulink url="&url-alpha-faq;">Linux/Alpha FAQ</ulink> - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="sparc"><para> - -<ulink url="&url-sparc-linux-faq;">Linux for SPARC Processors FAQ</ulink> - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="mips;mipsel"><para> - -<ulink url="&url-mips-howto;">Linux/Mips Howto</ulink> - -</para></listitem> - -</itemizedlist> - </sect3> - - - <sect3 arch="s390"> - <title>&arch-title; Hardware References</title> -<para> - - -Installation instructions and device drivers (DASD, XPRAM, Console, - tape, z90 crypto, chandev, network) for Linux on &arch-title; using - kernel 2.4 - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="http://oss.software.ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/linux390/docu/l390dd08.pdf">Device Drivers and Installation Commands</ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -IBM Redbook describing how Linux can be combined with z/VM on -zSeries and &arch-title; hardware. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/pubs/pdfs/redbooks/sg244987.pdf"> -Linux for &arch-title;</ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -IBM Redbook describing the Linux distributions available for the -mainframe. It has no chapter about Debian but the basic installation -concepts are the same across all &arch-title; distributions. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/pubs/pdfs/redbooks/sg246264.pdf"> -Linux for IBM eServer zSeries and &arch-title;: Distributions</ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - </sect3> - - - <sect3> - <title>Partitioning Program Manual Pages</title> -<para> - -Manual pages for the partitioning software used during the -installation process. - -</para><para condition="FIXME"> - -FIXME: do we have a manual for grub? - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem condition="fdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="fdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="cfdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="cfdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="atari-fdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="atari-fdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="amiga-fdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="amiga-fdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="mac-fdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="mac-fdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="pmac-fdisk.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="pmac-fdisk.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem condition="fdasd.txt"><para> - -<ulink url="fdasd.txt"></ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - </sect3> - - <sect3> - <title>MD5 checksums</title> -<para> - -List of MD5 checksums for the binary files. If you have the -<command>md5sum</command> program, you can ensure that your files are not -corrupt by running <userinput>md5sum -v -c md5sum.txt</userinput>. - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<ulink url="../md5sum.txt">.../current/md5sum.txt</ulink> - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - </sect3> - - </sect2> - - <sect2 id="fsohi"> - <title>Finding Sources of Hardware Information</title> -<para> - -Hardware information can be gathered from: - -</para> - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -The manuals that come with each piece of hardware. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The BIOS setup screens of your computer. You can view these screens -when you start your computer by pressing a combination of keys. Check -your manual for the combination. Often, it is the <keycap>Delete</keycap> key. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The cases and boxes for each piece of hardware. - -</para></listitem> - -<listitem arch="x86"><para> - -The System window in the Windows Control Panel. - - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -System commands or tools in another operating system, including file -manager displays. This source is especially useful for information -about RAM and hard drive memory. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Your system administrator or Internet Service Provider. These -sources can tell you the settings you need to set up your -networking and e-mail. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -<para> - -<table> -<title>Hardware Information Needed for an Install</title> -<tgroup cols="2"> -<thead> -<row> - <entry>Hardware</entry><entry>Information You Might Need</entry> -</row> -</thead> - -<tbody> -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="5">Hard Drives</entry> - <entry>How many you have.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Their order on the system.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry>Whether IDE or SCSI (most computers are IDE).</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Available free space.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Partitions.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry>Partitions where other operating systems are installed.</entry> -</row> - -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="5">Monitor</entry> - <entry>Model and manufacturer.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Resolutions supported.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Horizontal refresh rate.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Vertical refresh rate.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry>Color depth (number of colors) supported.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Screen size.</entry></row> - -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="3">Mouse</entry> - <entry>Type: serial, PS, or USB.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Port.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Manufacturer.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Number of buttons.</entry></row> - -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="1">Network</entry> - <entry>Model and manufacturer.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Type of adapter.</entry></row> - -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="1">Printer</entry> - <entry>Model and manufacturer.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Printing resolutions supported.</entry></row> - -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry morerows="2">Video Card</entry> - <entry>Model and manufacturer.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="not-s390"><entry>Video RAM available.</entry></row> -<row arch="not-s390"> - <entry>Resolutions and color depths supported (these should be - checked against your monitor's capabilities).</entry> -</row> - -<row arch="s390"> - <entry morerows="1">DASD</entry> - <entry>Device number(s).</entry> -</row> -<row arch="s390"><entry>Available free space.</entry></row> - -<row arch="s390"> - <entry morerows="2">Network</entry> - <entry>Type of adapter.</entry> -</row> -<row arch="s390"><entry>Device numbers.</entry></row> -<row arch="s390"><entry>Relative adapter number for OSA cards.</entry></row> - -</tbody></tgroup></table> - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Hardware Compatibility</title> - -<para> - -Many brand name products work without trouble on Linux. Moreover, -hardware for Linux is improving daily. However, Linux still does not -run as many different types of hardware as some operating systems. - -</para><para arch="x86"> - -In particular, Linux usually cannot run hardware that requires a -running version of Windows to work. - -</para><para arch="x86"> - -Although some Windows-specific hardware can be made to run on Linux, -doing so usually requires extra effort. In addition, Linux drivers -for Windows-specific hardware are usually specific to one Linux -kernel. Therefore, they can quickly become obsolete. - -</para><para arch="x86"> - -So called win-modems are the most common type of this hardware. -However, printers and other equipment may also be Windows-specific. - -</para><para> - -You can check hardware compatibility by: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Checking manufacturers' web sites for new drivers. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Looking at web sites or manuals for information about emulation. -Lesser known brands can sometimes use the drivers or settings for -better-known ones. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Checking hardware compatibility lists for Linux on web sites -dedicated to your architecture. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Searching the Internet for other users' experiences. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para> - </sect2> - - <sect2> - <title>Network Settings</title> - -<para> - -If your computer is connected to a network 24 hours a day (i.e., an -Ethernet or equivalent connection — not a PPP connection), you -should ask your network's system administrator for this information. - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -Your host name (you may be able to decide this on your own). - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Your domain name. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Your computer's IP address. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The netmask to use with your network. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The IP address of the default gateway system you should route to, if -your network <emphasis>has</emphasis> a gateway. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -The system on your network that you should use as a DNS (Domain Name -Service) server. - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para><para condition="supports-dhcp"> - -On the other hand, if your administrator tells you that a DHCP server -is available and is recommended, then you don't need this information -because the DHCP server will provide it directly to your computer -during the installation process. - -</para><para> - -If you use a wireless network, you should also find out: - -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -ESSID of your wireless network. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -WEP security key (if applicable). - -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> - -</para> - </sect2> - - </sect1> |