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Marie.o at 16:26, 5 March 2016

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	For the most up-to-date Final Release see the [[Installing ~~1004~~\|'''LinuxMCE ~~1004~~''']] install		<big>For the most up-to-date Final Release see the [[Installing 1404\|'''LinuxMCE 1404''']] install</big>

	==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==		==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==

Coley: Undo revision 35024 by Domtheo (talk) spam

2014-04-30T16:15:30Z

Undo revision 35024 by Domtheo (talk) spam

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	*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.		*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.

	*LinuxMCE 0810 is based on Ubuntu 8.10, which means that brand new hardware might not work out of the box. For this reason, if you are buying hardware specifically for your home automation system, you might want to use hardware that is a little older and save yourself some money at the same time. That said, in nearly ~~[http://digiadvertise.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/jasa-seo-di-jakarta Jasa seo]~~ all cases you ~~[http://digiadvertise.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/jasa-seo-di-jakarta Jasa seo jakarta]~~ will be able to get through any issues with a little patience and some help from the community. Unrecognised NICs is the most common issue.		*LinuxMCE 0810 is based on Ubuntu 8.10, which means that brand new hardware might not work out of the box. For this reason, if you are buying hardware specifically for your home automation system, you might want to use hardware that is a little older and save yourself some money at the same time. That said, in nearly all cases you will be able to get through any issues with a little patience and some help from the community. Unrecognised NICs is the most common issue.

	*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>		*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>

Domtheo at 10:04, 29 April 2014

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	*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.		*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.

	*LinuxMCE 0810 is based on Ubuntu 8.10, which means that brand new hardware might not work out of the box. For this reason, if you are buying hardware specifically for your home automation system, you might want to use hardware that is a little older and save yourself some money at the same time. That said, in nearly all cases you will be able to get through any issues with a little patience and some help from the community. Unrecognised NICs is the most common issue.		*LinuxMCE 0810 is based on Ubuntu 8.10, which means that brand new hardware might not work out of the box. For this reason, if you are buying hardware specifically for your home automation system, you might want to use hardware that is a little older and save yourself some money at the same time. That said, in nearly [http://digiadvertise.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/jasa-seo-di-jakarta Jasa seo] all cases you [http://digiadvertise.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/jasa-seo-di-jakarta Jasa seo jakarta] will be able to get through any issues with a little patience and some help from the community. Unrecognised NICs is the most common issue.

	*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>		*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>

SumGuyV5: Add a link to the LinuxMCE 1004 Final install. This page should be update for 1004 install instructions or redirect to Installing 1004 in the future.

2013-03-20T22:24:51Z

Add a link to the LinuxMCE 1004 Final install. This page should be update for 1004 install instructions or redirect to Installing 1004 in the future.

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			For the most up-to-date Final Release see the [[Installing 1004\|'''LinuxMCE 1004''']] install

	==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==		==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==

Mcefan at 17:21, 13 October 2012

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Mcefan at 17:18, 13 October 2012

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	==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==		==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==

Marie.o: added category

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Buggman at 02:49, 21 January 2012

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	=~~Links=~~		==About Installation (Version 0810 Final)==

	*[[:Category:AV_Wizard\|AV Wizard]]
	*[[:Category:Installation_Tutorials\|General Installation Tutorials]]

	=About Installation (Version 0810 Final)=

	This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can look at the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer, display, and speakers. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.		This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can look at the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer, display, and speakers. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.
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	*If you have a TV capture card, it will be configured during the installation. The wizard will ask where to get program guide information. In the US this is usually "schedulesdirect.org". Set up your account and know your username and password before starting the install.		*If you have a TV capture card, it will be configured during the installation. The wizard will ask where to get program guide information. In the US this is usually "schedulesdirect.org". Set up your account and know your username and password before starting the install.

	=Caveats=		==Caveats==

	*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.		*LinuxMCE is an extremely powerful, fantastic piece of software; have no doubt about that. But, please bear in mind that it is a project, not a product.
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	*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>		*<span style="color:#FF0000">Please please please be patient. Some parts of the installation can sometimes take hours. If in doubt, leave it overnight.</span>

			==Basic Installation Steps==
	=Basic Installation Steps=

	I might help to think of installation as a 3-step process.		I might help to think of installation as a 3-step process.
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	*Complete the 3 wizards (AV, House Setup, Media). This is where you tell LMCE about your system.		*Complete the 3 wizards (AV, House Setup, Media). This is where you tell LMCE about your system.

	=Run the DVD=		===Run the DVD===

	'''<span style="color:#FF0000">Caution: Installing LinuxMCE 0810 Final will wipe your entire drive! It is not designed to be dual-booted!</span>'''		'''<span style="color:#FF0000">Caution: Installing LinuxMCE 0810 Final will wipe your entire drive! It is not designed to be dual-booted!</span>'''

	'''If you just want to quickly try LinuxMCE, then consider setting it up temporarily as a virtual machine on your Linux, Mac, or Windows box. [http://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] will allow you to do this'''		'''If you just want to quickly try LinuxMCE, then consider setting it up temporarily as a virtual machine on your Linux, Mac, or Windows box. [http://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] will allow you to do this'''


	# Download the LinuxMCE 0810 Final ISO from [http://linuxmce.iptp.org/release/LinuxMCE-8.10-final.iso here]. ''Note: Always burn at your DVD drive's lowest speed to reduce the chance of errors.''		# Download the LinuxMCE 0810 Final ISO from [http://linuxmce.iptp.org/release/LinuxMCE-8.10-final.iso here]. ''Note: Always burn at your DVD drive's lowest speed to reduce the chance of errors.''
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	# Let installation run through, and then remove disk and press enter when instructed to do so.		# Let installation run through, and then remove disk and press enter when instructed to do so.

	=Install LinuxMCE=		===Install LinuxMCE===

	# Once the new Kubuntu installation has finished booting back up, check that your internet connections are working. If you have a NIC that is not plug-and-play (like the Intel gigabit card) then now is the time to install the driver and confirm operation. Then click the "LinuxMCE" icon on the desktop. This will start the LinuxMCE installation. You may need to enter your Kubuntu password.		# Once the new Kubuntu installation has finished booting back up, check that your internet connections are working. If you have a NIC that is not plug-and-play (like the Intel gigabit card) then now is the time to install the driver and confirm operation. Then click the "LinuxMCE" icon on the desktop. This will start the LinuxMCE installation. You may need to enter your Kubuntu password.
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	Reboot the system to start the final process.		Reboot the system to start the final process.

	=Complete the Wizards=		===Complete the Wizards===

	Upon reboot, you will not see Kubuntu. More software will load, then the AV Wizard will start. If you connected the display with something other than a VGA cable, the screen will go black. You will have to press a number on your keyboard (just the number, don't hit "enter") to tell the wizard what connection to use. The default value is 2: VGA.		Upon reboot, you will not see Kubuntu. More software will load, then the AV Wizard will start. If you connected the display with something other than a VGA cable, the screen will go black. You will have to press a number on your keyboard (just the number, don't hit "enter") to tell the wizard what connection to use. The default value is 2: VGA.
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	Tip: After LMCE is up and running, the LinuxMCE installation icon on the Kubuntu desktop becomes a hazard. Clicking it will begin a reinstall and ruin your day. Best to right click and delete the icon!		Tip: After LMCE is up and running, the LinuxMCE installation icon on the Kubuntu desktop becomes a hazard. Clicking it will begin a reinstall and ruin your day. Best to right click and delete the icon!
			==Links==

			*[[:Category:AV_Wizard\|AV Wizard]]
			*[[:Category:Installation_Tutorials\|General Installation Tutorials]]

Twodogs: /* About Installation (Version 0810 Final) */

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	This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can ~~check~~ the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer ~~(with two network ports)~~, display, and speakers~~. Its OK (and probably easier) to install PCI cards like TV capture, serial, etc~~. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.		This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can look at the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer, display, and speakers. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.

	*The computer must be connected to the internet for a successful installation.		*The computer must be connected to the internet for a successful installation.

Twodogs: /* About Installation (Version 0810 Final) */

2011-11-16T13:24:04Z

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	=About Installation (Version 0810 Final)=		=About Installation (Version 0810 Final)=

	This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can check the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer (with two network ports), display, and speakers. Its ~~the user's option whether~~ to install ~~additional~~ PCI cards (TV capture, serial, etc~~), An incompatible card could cause problems, but this is rare (fyi, I install all cards before running the install)~~. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.		This page covers what we'll call mainstream installation. It shows how to get a LinuxMCE hybrid running with minimum bells and whistles. Once the basic installation is complete, users can check the other sections of the wiki to learn how to add more advanced features. The basic hardware consists of the computer (with two network ports), display, and speakers. Its OK (and probably easier) to install PCI cards like TV capture, serial, etc. Look at the "Core & Hybrid" section of the wiki for hardware selection articles. Here is some pre-flight advice before installation.

	*The computer must be connected to the internet for a successful installation.		*The computer must be connected to the internet for a successful installation.
	*~~The display can be a TV or monitor. If you have~~ a monitor ~~and a VGA cable, I'd suggest using them~~ for ~~your~~ initial ~~installation~~. ~~The reason is that LMCE defaults~~ to ~~VGA and some displays can have~~ resolution ~~issues to overcome~~. You probably don't want to mess about with xorg.conf on your first install ~~- its easy to swap to~~ a ~~different display or connection after things are~~ up ~~and running~~. I'd specifically advise against using an HDMI cable and expecting it to pass video and sound to your TV. It might work, but more likely it will require extensive tinkering.		*Recommend using a monitor for the initial install. Monitors are better than TVs for adapting to a wacky resolution setting (it could happen). You probably don't want to mess about with xorg.conf on your first install. Also recommend using a VGA cable because that is the default setting when the LMCE wizard pops up. I'd specifically advise against using an HDMI cable and expecting it to pass video and sound to your TV. It might work, but more likely it will require extensive tinkering. Its easy to swap to a different display or connection after things are up and running.
	*For sound, you can use computer speakers, or use an spdif connection to an external AV receiver. This is also easy to change later.		*For sound, you can use computer speakers, or use an spdif connection to an external AV receiver. This is also easy to change later.
	*If you have a TV capture card, it will be configured during the installation. The wizard will ask where to get program guide information. In the US this is usually "schedulesdirect.org". Set up your account and know your username and password before starting the install.		*If you have a TV capture card, it will be configured during the installation. The wizard will ask where to get program guide information. In the US this is usually "schedulesdirect.org". Set up your account and know your username and password before starting the install.