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===Quick install DVD for 07.10=== | ===Quick install DVD for 07.10=== | ||
This installs both the Kubuntu OS and LinuxMCE at the same time, in about 20 minutes and with only 3 keystrokes. You pick the hard drive onto which you want LinuxMCE to be installed, and the installer will partition it, format it, and install everything with default options. It will even set your location and regional settings using an IP2Location service. The DVD installer copies a pre-configured image to your hard drive. It is therefore fast and easy, but there is little control over the installation process. '''Note: ''The DVD installer erases all existing data from the selected hard drive.''''' The [[DVD Installation]] page contains a walkthrough of this installer. | This installs both the Kubuntu OS and LinuxMCE at the same time, in about 20 minutes and with only 3 keystrokes. You pick the hard drive onto which you want LinuxMCE to be installed, and the installer will partition it, format it, and install everything with default options. It will even set your location and regional settings using an IP2Location service. The DVD installer copies a pre-configured image to your hard drive. It is therefore fast and easy, but there is little control over the installation process. '''Note: ''The DVD installer erases all existing data from the selected hard drive.''''' The [[DVD Installation]] page contains a walkthrough of this installer. | ||
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The LinuxMCE CD installer comes on 2 CDs. It requires that the Kubuntu OS be installed first, using the [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/ Kubuntu Desktop Live CD] (or using the alternate site for the [http://de.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/ Kubuntu Desktop Live CD]). LinuxMCE is then installed on top of Kubuntu. The CD installer should only be installed on a Kubuntu installation that has not already been upgraded, since the LinuxMCE installer updates both the Kubuntu and LinuxMCE configuration files in parallel. | The LinuxMCE CD installer comes on 2 CDs. It requires that the Kubuntu OS be installed first, using the [http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/ Kubuntu Desktop Live CD] (or using the alternate site for the [http://de.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/ Kubuntu Desktop Live CD]). LinuxMCE is then installed on top of Kubuntu. The CD installer should only be installed on a Kubuntu installation that has not already been upgraded, since the LinuxMCE installer updates both the Kubuntu and LinuxMCE configuration files in parallel. | ||
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LinuxMCE media can be [[LinuxMCE_Products|purchased online]] for users who can't download or burn media. | LinuxMCE media can be [[LinuxMCE_Products|purchased online]] for users who can't download or burn media. | ||
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| − | + | == Upgrade from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto == | |
You can upgrade from a previous installation of LinuxMCE or Pluto. Please see [[Backup and Restore]]. | You can upgrade from a previous installation of LinuxMCE or Pluto. Please see [[Backup and Restore]]. | ||
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| − | + | == Source code == | |
Instructions on getting the source code and compiling it are located on [[Building From Source]] page. | Instructions on getting the source code and compiling it are located on [[Building From Source]] page. | ||
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| − | + | == Feedback == | |
Please indicate [http://forum.linuxmce.org on the forums] if the installation went well so we know what needs fixing. | Please indicate [http://forum.linuxmce.org on the forums] if the installation went well so we know what needs fixing. | ||
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For installation instructions, see [[:Category:Installation Tutorials]] | For installation instructions, see [[:Category:Installation Tutorials]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:28, 14 October 2012
Download locations
There are 2 installers, please download from one of the mirrors or torrents here.
Latest snapshot DVDs can be found here
Overview of working snapshots can be found here.
Which should I download?
Quick install DVD for 07.10
This installs both the Kubuntu OS and LinuxMCE at the same time, in about 20 minutes and with only 3 keystrokes. You pick the hard drive onto which you want LinuxMCE to be installed, and the installer will partition it, format it, and install everything with default options. It will even set your location and regional settings using an IP2Location service. The DVD installer copies a pre-configured image to your hard drive. It is therefore fast and easy, but there is little control over the installation process. Note: The DVD installer erases all existing data from the selected hard drive. The DVD Installation page contains a walkthrough of this installer.
Two-CD installer for pre-installed Kubuntu
The LinuxMCE CD installer comes on 2 CDs. It requires that the Kubuntu OS be installed first, using the Kubuntu Desktop Live CD (or using the alternate site for the Kubuntu Desktop Live CD). LinuxMCE is then installed on top of Kubuntu. The CD installer should only be installed on a Kubuntu installation that has not already been upgraded, since the LinuxMCE installer updates both the Kubuntu and LinuxMCE configuration files in parallel.
The CD installer gives you a lot more installation options. It takes about an hour or so to install, since everything is stored in .deb packages which must be decompressed and installed. The Installation Guide explains how to use the CD installer.
Purchase a CD or DVD
LinuxMCE media can be purchased online for users who can't download or burn media.
Upgrade from LinuxMCE 1.0 or Pluto
You can upgrade from a previous installation of LinuxMCE or Pluto. Please see Backup and Restore.
Source code
Instructions on getting the source code and compiling it are located on Building From Source page.
Feedback
Please indicate on the forums if the installation went well so we know what needs fixing.
Installation
For installation instructions, see Category:Installation Tutorials
