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[[Category:Installation_Tutorials| Installing 0810]]
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Installing LinuxMCE-0810 is a fairly easy process that involves:
 
Installing LinuxMCE-0810 is a fairly easy process that involves:
 
* Installing Kubuntu 8.10
 
* Installing Kubuntu 8.10
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Before proceeding its wise to read the FAQ.  
 
Before proceeding its wise to read the FAQ.  
 
Because of the fact that its a delicate installation small things make a huge difference.
 
Because of the fact that its a delicate installation small things make a huge difference.
 
  
 
Please see below for details on Internet Installation and DVD Installation methods.
 
Please see below for details on Internet Installation and DVD Installation methods.
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'''Note: an active internet connection is required regardless of installation method.
  
 
==Internet Installation==
 
==Internet Installation==
# Install Kubuntu Intrepid desktop and update it. (download Kubuntu 8.10 '''desktop''' release from one of these: [http://mirrors.ccs.neu.edu/releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/8.10/ Northeastern University Mirror, USA], [http://swtsrv.informatik.uni-mannheim.de/pub/linux/distributions/ubuntu-release/kubuntu/8.10/ Mannheim University Mirror, Germany]) '''Currently, only the 32bit version of LinuxMCE is available. Only download the i386 version of 8.10 Kubuntu, even if your system can support 64bit versions.'''
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# Install Kubuntu Intrepid desktop and update it. (download Kubuntu 8.10 '''desktop''' release from http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/releases/kubuntu/8.10/kubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso) '''Currently, only the 32bit version of LinuxMCE is available. Only download the i386 version of 8.10 Kubuntu, even if your system can support 64bit versions.''' Note: If Kubuntu asks whether you would like to install/activate 'Restricted Drivers' for your video card, ignore it and continue to step 2.
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# Edit your /etc/apt/sources.list file to contain only (from post http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=10917.15 ):
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deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-updates  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-updates  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ intrepid  beta2
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deb http://debian.slimdevices.com/ stable  main
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deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ intrepid  free non-free
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deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-security  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-security  main restricted universe multiverse
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deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main universe multiverse
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deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ replacements_debian  main
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deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ 20dev_ubuntu  main
 
# Run aptitude update and aptitude dist-upgrade to get the latest Kubuntu updates.
 
# Run aptitude update and aptitude dist-upgrade to get the latest Kubuntu updates.
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# Install medibuntu keyring: apt-get install medibuntu-keyring
 
# Grab the latest installer script from [http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu here], unpack them and change into the freshly created ''new-installer'' directory.
 
# Grab the latest installer script from [http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu here], unpack them and change into the freshly created ''new-installer'' directory.
 
# Run the following scripts (as root, in order): pre-install-from-repo.sh, mce-install.sh, post-install.sh.
 
# Run the following scripts (as root, in order): pre-install-from-repo.sh, mce-install.sh, post-install.sh.
 
# Reboot, wait for the activity to stop (see progress on console 8).
 
# Reboot, wait for the activity to stop (see progress on console 8).
 
'''EDIT:  MAKE SURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION IS ON ETH0!''' (For linux Newbies ETH0 is probably the network card on your motherboard...or plug all NICs into a switch that has Internet access)
 
  
 
In other words, after installing Kubuntu:
 
In other words, after installing Kubuntu:
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  apt-get update
 
  apt-get update
 
  sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
 
  sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
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apt-get install medibuntu-keyring
 
  wget -c http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/new-installer-latest.tar.gz
 
  wget -c http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/new-installer-latest.tar.gz
 
  tar xvf new-installer-latest.tar.gz
 
  tar xvf new-installer-latest.tar.gz
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  reboot
 
  reboot
  
[[User:GargFunk|GargFunk]] 08:41, 19 January 2010 (CET): ''In my experience, the sources.list after this process contained
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The avenard repo is no longer needed.
deb http://www.avenard.org/files/ubuntu-repos/ intrepid testing
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''where it should have contained
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deb http://www.avenard.org/files/ubuntu-repos/ intrepid release
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''Fixing that error solved several problems including "LaunchOrbiter.sh not found" and libvpdau1 not being installable.  Caveat Installer.''
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==DVD Installation==
 
==DVD Installation==
  
However, if you want to install the DVD, grab it via the torrent [http://www.linuxmce.org/index.php/download here].
 
  
Upon DVD boot, select LinuxMCE install(it is the bottom option). This will install a regular Kubuntu 810 system, with an additional button on the desktop to install LinuxMCE upon restart. Let Kubuntu's install run through, and after restart, login.
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However, if you want to install the 0810 Release DVD, grab it via [http://www.linuxmce.org/index.php/download here].
Open a terminal and run
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sudo su - #This might ask for the password you specified earlier during the install of kubuntu.
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apt-get update
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sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
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Once you have done this, you can go to the Desktop and double click on the LinuxMCE icon. This will run the fullinstall.sh in /root/new-installer and install LinuxMCE-0810 on top of you updated Kubuntu installation.
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* Boot the DVD and select LinuxMCE (it is the top option) This will install a regular Kubuntu 810 system, with an additional button on the desktop to install LinuxMCE.
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* Let Kubuntu's install run through, and after restart, login.
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* Go to the Desktop and double click on the LinuxMCE icon. This will run the fullinstall.sh in /root/new-installer and install LinuxMCE-0810 on top of you updated Kubuntu installation.
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'''Note''': Once the above process is complete - the [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/AVWizard_Step_by_Step AV Wizard] should start (after rebooting). If you get a ''black or blank screen'' you probably need to change your video card outputs. Instructions on how to do this are available: [http://wiki.linuxmce.org/index.php/AVWizard#What_to_do_if_A.2FV_Wizard_does_not_start here]
  
 
The DVD installer per default does not create the initial [[MD|MD]] image, as that creation takes a very long time, and most people probably prefer to give 810 a test, without the MDs. If you want to setup MDs, you have to manually run  
 
The DVD installer per default does not create the initial [[MD|MD]] image, as that creation takes a very long time, and most people probably prefer to give 810 a test, without the MDs. If you want to setup MDs, you have to manually run  
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If you then have problems netbooting your diskless media directors because you are receiving the error message "Diskless Setup Failed", check [[Diskless setup failed error in 0810 beta|this article]].
 
If you then have problems netbooting your diskless media directors because you are receiving the error message "Diskless Setup Failed", check [[Diskless setup failed error in 0810 beta|this article]].
 
Note 21/01/2010: If MythTV fails to correctly install it may be due to some changes in the avenard repository. See the following thread for a fix: [http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=9513.msg65087#msg65087]
 
  
 
== Keeping Up-to-date with updates ==
 
== Keeping Up-to-date with updates ==
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'''Note''' It is strongly recommend that you do '''NOT''' update/upgrade a stable, working system [[user:L3mce]]
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Once you have installed LinuxMCE-0810, all you need to do to keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest, is run the following from a terminal on the core and each MD:
 
Once you have installed LinuxMCE-0810, all you need to do to keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest, is run the following from a terminal on the core and each MD:
 
  sudo apt-get update
 
  sudo apt-get update
 
  sudo apt-get upgrade
 
  sudo apt-get upgrade
Note: You should NOT run apt-get dist-upgrade after the initial install, as it can cause several problems, including having different kernel versions on your core and media directors, and the installation of new Kubuntu packages that can break some features!
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Note: You should NOT run apt-get dist-upgrade after LinuxMCE is installed, as it can cause several problems, including having different kernel versions on your core and media directors, and the installation of new Kubuntu packages that can break some features!

Latest revision as of 01:29, 16 October 2012


Installing LinuxMCE-0810 is a fairly easy process that involves:

  • Installing Kubuntu 8.10
  • Updating Kubuntu 8.10
  • Installing LinuxMCE-0810 on top of the updated Kubuntu 8.10

Before proceeding its wise to read the FAQ. Because of the fact that its a delicate installation small things make a huge difference.

Please see below for details on Internet Installation and DVD Installation methods.

Note: an active internet connection is required regardless of installation method.

Internet Installation

  1. Install Kubuntu Intrepid desktop and update it. (download Kubuntu 8.10 desktop release from http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/releases/kubuntu/8.10/kubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso) Currently, only the 32bit version of LinuxMCE is available. Only download the i386 version of 8.10 Kubuntu, even if your system can support 64bit versions. Note: If Kubuntu asks whether you would like to install/activate 'Restricted Drivers' for your video card, ignore it and continue to step 2.
  2. Edit your /etc/apt/sources.list file to contain only (from post http://forum.linuxmce.org/index.php?topic=10917.15 ):
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-updates  main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-updates  main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ intrepid  beta2
deb http://debian.slimdevices.com/ stable  main
deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ intrepid  free non-free
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-security  main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid-security  main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ intrepid  main universe multiverse
deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ replacements_debian  main
deb http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/ 20dev_ubuntu  main
  1. Run aptitude update and aptitude dist-upgrade to get the latest Kubuntu updates.
  2. Install medibuntu keyring: apt-get install medibuntu-keyring
  3. Grab the latest installer script from here, unpack them and change into the freshly created new-installer directory.
  4. Run the following scripts (as root, in order): pre-install-from-repo.sh, mce-install.sh, post-install.sh.
  5. Reboot, wait for the activity to stop (see progress on console 8).

In other words, after installing Kubuntu:

sudo su - #This might ask for the password you specified earlier during the install of kubuntu.
apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
apt-get install medibuntu-keyring
wget -c http://deb.linuxmce.org/ubuntu/new-installer-latest.tar.gz
tar xvf new-installer-latest.tar.gz
cd new-installer
./pre-install-from-repo.sh
./mce-install.sh
./post-install.sh
reboot

The avenard repo is no longer needed.

DVD Installation

However, if you want to install the 0810 Release DVD, grab it via here.

  • Boot the DVD and select LinuxMCE (it is the top option) This will install a regular Kubuntu 810 system, with an additional button on the desktop to install LinuxMCE.
  • Let Kubuntu's install run through, and after restart, login.
  • Go to the Desktop and double click on the LinuxMCE icon. This will run the fullinstall.sh in /root/new-installer and install LinuxMCE-0810 on top of you updated Kubuntu installation.

Note: Once the above process is complete - the AV Wizard should start (after rebooting). If you get a black or blank screen you probably need to change your video card outputs. Instructions on how to do this are available: here

The DVD installer per default does not create the initial MD image, as that creation takes a very long time, and most people probably prefer to give 810 a test, without the MDs. If you want to setup MDs, you have to manually run

/usr/pluto/bin/Diskless_CreateTBZ.sh

(You should only have to do this once)

If you have problems running Diskless_CreateTBZ.sh, check this article.

If you then have problems netbooting your diskless media directors because you are receiving the error message "Diskless Setup Failed", check this article.

Keeping Up-to-date with updates

Note It is strongly recommend that you do NOT update/upgrade a stable, working system user:L3mce

Once you have installed LinuxMCE-0810, all you need to do to keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest, is run the following from a terminal on the core and each MD:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Note: You should NOT run apt-get dist-upgrade after LinuxMCE is installed, as it can cause several problems, including having different kernel versions on your core and media directors, and the installation of new Kubuntu packages that can break some features!