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− | | Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, network cable, and power cord (as necessary) | + | | Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, network cable, and power cord (as necessary) |
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− | | Clear the PRAM | | + | | Clear the PRAM |
− | While starting up, hold the '''Option+Apple+p+r''' keys. Continue holding the keys until the system chimes three times. Release the keys after the third chime is heard and shift quickly to the '''Option+Apple+o+f''' keys. | + | |While starting up, hold the '''Option+Apple+p+r''' keys. Continue holding the keys until the system chimes three times. Release the keys after the third chime is heard and shift quickly to the '''Option+Apple+o+f''' keys. |
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− | | Set the system clock and NVRAM in Open Firmware | | + | | Set the system clock and NVRAM in Open Firmware |
− | While starting up, hold the '''Option+Apple+o+f''' keys. Release the keys when the Open Firmware prompt comes up. Run the following command: | + | |While starting up, hold the '''Option+Apple+o+f''' keys. Release the keys when the Open Firmware prompt comes up. Run the following command: |
decimal dev rtc [sec min hour day month year] set-time | decimal dev rtc [sec min hour day month year] set-time | ||
All values aside from the year should be two-digit numbers in 24-hour format. The year should be a four-digit number. Additionally, the clock needs to be set to UTC, so remember to add 7 hours to the current time if on regular time or 8 hours during Daylight Saving Time. For example, to set the clock to 1:58 PM on September 18th, 2009, the command would be | All values aside from the year should be two-digit numbers in 24-hour format. The year should be a four-digit number. Additionally, the clock needs to be set to UTC, so remember to add 7 hours to the current time if on regular time or 8 hours during Daylight Saving Time. For example, to set the clock to 1:58 PM on September 18th, 2009, the command would be | ||
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The system will reboot after the '''reset-all''' command is entered. | The system will reboot after the '''reset-all''' command is entered. | ||
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− | | Start the network installation and run badblocks if necessary| | + | | Start the network installation and run badblocks if necessary |
− | To access this install, hold down the '''n''' key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the '''n''' key. | + | |To access this install, hold down the '''n''' key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the '''n''' key. |
# At the first boot prompt enter an '''l''' (for linux). At the second boot prompt press "Return" to install the current version of Ubuntu. | # At the first boot prompt enter an '''l''' (for linux). At the second boot prompt press "Return" to install the current version of Ubuntu. | ||
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#** If there are no bad blocks, you can proceed with the installation. To do this type "exit" to leave the shell, select "Partition drives" from the list, choose "Guided Partitioning" when the partitioner starts and then accept the defaults and the rest of the installation will proceed automatically. | #** If there are no bad blocks, you can proceed with the installation. To do this type "exit" to leave the shell, select "Partition drives" from the list, choose "Guided Partitioning" when the partitioner starts and then accept the defaults and the rest of the installation will proceed automatically. | ||
The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. | The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. | ||
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− | | Start up Ubuntu | | + | | Start up Ubuntu |
− | * Log into the system using the username '''oem''' and password '''freegeek'''. | + | |* Log into the system using the username '''oem''' and password '''freegeek'''. |
* If the system has problems starting up, refer to [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/MacBuild_Desktop_Build#Special_Configurations the Special Configurations list] | * If the system has problems starting up, refer to [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/MacBuild_Desktop_Build#Special_Configurations the Special Configurations list] | ||
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| Set up the environment and verify hardware in the system | | Set up the environment and verify hardware in the system | ||
− | | | + | |* Add the Terminal to the panel so it can be launched quickly. You can do this by dragging and dropping the terminal icon to the top task bar. |
− | * Add the Terminal to the panel so it can be launched quickly. You can do this by dragging and dropping the terminal icon to the top task bar. | ||
* Check to see if the splash screen has been enabled. To do this open the /etc/usplash.conf file to see if the resolution has been set. If the file is blank then add the appropriate resolution | * Check to see if the splash screen has been enabled. To do this open the /etc/usplash.conf file to see if the resolution has been set. If the file is blank then add the appropriate resolution | ||
<code>sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf</code> | <code>sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf</code> | ||
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* If you have a dual processor machine you may notice that the second processor (cpu1) has "DISABLED" listed after it in lshw. In order to enable the second processor run the following command: | * If you have a dual processor machine you may notice that the second processor (cpu1) has "DISABLED" listed after it in lshw. In order to enable the second processor run the following command: | ||
<code>sudo apt-get install linux-powerpc-smp</code> | <code>sudo apt-get install linux-powerpc-smp</code> | ||
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− | | Test CD/DVD data and sound | | + | | Test CD/DVD data and sound |
− | # Insert, play, and eject a music CD | + | |# Insert, play, and eject a music CD |
# If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use '''K3b''' to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project. | # If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use '''K3b''' to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project. | ||
# If machine has a DVD drive: | # If machine has a DVD drive: | ||
#* insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents | #* insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents | ||
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− | | Check if wireless works (if the system has a wireless card) | | + | | Check if wireless works (if the system has a wireless card) |
− | Use Network Manager to see if you can connect to Free Geek's wireless network. If you can, the wireless card works. | + | |Use Network Manager to see if you can connect to Free Geek's wireless network. If you can, the wireless card works. |
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− | | Generate "printme" report for system | | + | | Generate "printme" report for system |
− | #Set up the printer by selecting System - Administration - Printing. When the printers window opens, select server and then settings and click on the top box (access printers shared by other computers). Close the printing window. | + | |#Set up the printer by selecting System - Administration - Printing. When the printers window opens, select server and then settings and click on the top box (access printers shared by other computers). Close the printing window. |
# In a terminal, type '''''printme''''' | # In a terminal, type '''''printme''''' | ||
#* Enter your volunteer ID in the Volunteer ID field | #* Enter your volunteer ID in the Volunteer ID field | ||
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#** Any special issues the machine has | #** Any special issues the machine has | ||
# When asked where to print the report, select the printer '''Double'''. | # When asked where to print the report, select the printer '''Double'''. | ||
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| Power down the system, attach the printme sheet, and take to the store or place on storage shelf as appropriate. | | Power down the system, attach the printme sheet, and take to the store or place on storage shelf as appropriate. | ||
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Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions |
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Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, network cable, and power cord (as necessary) | |
Clear the PRAM | While starting up, hold the Option+Apple+p+r keys. Continue holding the keys until the system chimes three times. Release the keys after the third chime is heard and shift quickly to the Option+Apple+o+f keys. |
Set the system clock and NVRAM in Open Firmware | While starting up, hold the Option+Apple+o+f keys. Release the keys when the Open Firmware prompt comes up. Run the following command:
decimal dev rtc [sec min hour day month year] set-time All values aside from the year should be two-digit numbers in 24-hour format. The year should be a four-digit number. Additionally, the clock needs to be set to UTC, so remember to add 7 hours to the current time if on regular time or 8 hours during Daylight Saving Time. For example, to set the clock to 1:58 PM on September 18th, 2009, the command would be decimal dev rtc 00 58 20 18 09 2009 set-time To reset the NVRAM type the following commands in the specified order: reset-nvram set-defaults reset-all The system will reboot after the reset-all command is entered. |
Start the network installation and run badblocks if necessary | To access this install, hold down the n key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the n key.
The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. |
Start up Ubuntu | * Log into the system using the username oem and password freegeek.
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Set up the environment and verify hardware in the system | * Add the Terminal to the panel so it can be launched quickly. You can do this by dragging and dropping the terminal icon to the top task bar.
add the following to the file:
save the file and then run
To verify the hardware in a system, open up a terminal and run: sudo lshw This runs a command called lshw (which stands for "list hardware") The items to pay attention to are:
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Test CD/DVD data and sound | # Insert, play, and eject a music CD
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Check if wireless works (if the system has a wireless card) | Use Network Manager to see if you can connect to Free Geek's wireless network. If you can, the wireless card works. |
Generate "printme" report for system | #Set up the printer by selecting System - Administration - Printing. When the printers window opens, select server and then settings and click on the top box (access printers shared by other computers). Close the printing window.
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Power down the system, attach the printme sheet, and take to the store or place on storage shelf as appropriate. |