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diff --git a/it/preparing/needed-info.xml b/it/preparing/needed-info.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ef8c7a71c --- /dev/null +++ b/it/preparing/needed-info.xml @@ -0,0 +1,465 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 31136 untranslated --> + + <sect1 id="needed-info"> + <!--<title>Information You Will Need</title>--> + <title>Le informazioni che sono necessarie</title> + + <sect2> + <!--<title>Documentation</title>--> + <title>Documentazione</title> + + <sect3> + <!--<title>Installation Manual</title>--> + <title>Manuale d'installazione</title> +<para condition="for_cd"> + +<!-- +This document you are now reading, in plain ASCII, HTML or PDF format. +--> + +Il documento che si sta leggendo, in formato ASCII puro, HTML o PDF. + +</para> + +<itemizedlist condition="for_cd"> + +&list-install-manual-files; + +</itemizedlist> + +<para condition="for_wdo"> + +The document you are now reading, which is the official version of the +Installation Guide for the &releasename; release of Debian; available +in <ulink url="&url-release-area;/installmanual">various formats and +translations</ulink>. + +</para> + +<para condition="for_alioth"> + +The document you are now reading, which is a development version of the +Installation Guide for the next release of Debian; available in +<ulink url="&url-d-i-alioth-manual;">various formats and +translations</ulink>. + +</para> + </sect3> + + <sect3> + <!--<title>Hardware documentation</title>--> + <title>Documentazione hardware</title> +<para> + +<!-- +Often contains useful information on configuring or using your hardware. +--> + +Contiene informazioni utili sulla configurazione o l'utilizzo dell'hardware. + +</para> + +<!-- We need the arch dependence for the whole list to ensure proper xml + as long as not architectures have a paragraph --> +<itemizedlist arch="i386;m68k;alpha;sparc;mips;mipsel"> +<listitem arch="i386"><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-linux-mips;">Linux/Mips website</ulink> + +</para></listitem> + +</itemizedlist> + </sect3> + + + <sect3 arch="s390"> + <!--<title>&arch-title; Hardware References</title>--> + <title>Informazioni sulla compatibilità hardware per &arch-title;</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> + + </sect2> + + <sect2 id="fsohi"> + <title>Finding Sources of Hardware Information</title> +<para> + +In many cases, the installer will be able to automatically detect your +hardware. But to be prepared, we do recommend familiarizing +yourself with your hardware before the install. + +</para><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="i386"><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/2, 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="i386"> + +In particular, Linux usually cannot run hardware that requires a +running version of Windows to work. + +</para><para arch="i386"> + +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="i386"> + +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>--> + <title>Impostazioni della rete</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. +--> + +Se il computer ha una connessione permanente alla rete (cioè una connessione +Ethernet o equivalente, non con una connessione PPP) si deve chiedere +all'amministratore di sistema le seguenti informazioni: + +<itemizedlist> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +Your host name (you may be able to decide this on your own). +--> + +Il proprio hostname (forse lo si può decidere da soli). + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +Your domain name. +--> + +Il proprio nome di dominio. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +Your computer's IP address. +--> + +L'indirizzo IP dell'elaboratore. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +The netmask to use with your network. +--> + +La netmask da usare con la propria rete. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +The IP address of the default gateway system you should route to, if +your network <emphasis>has</emphasis> a gateway. +--> +L'indirizzo IP del gateway su cui effettuare l'instradamento di default, +<emphasis>se</emphasis> la propria rete ne ha uno. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +The system on your network that you should use as a DNS (Domain Name +Service) server. +--> + +Il sistema della propria rete da usare come server DNS (Domain Name Service). + +</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: +--> + +Se si usa una rete wireless si deve anche conoscere: + +<itemizedlist> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +ESSID of your wireless network. +--> +L'ESSID della propria rete wireless. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +<!-- +WEP security key (if applicable). +--> +La chiave WEP (se usata). + +</para></listitem> +</itemizedlist> + +</para> + </sect2> + </sect1> |