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= '''WARNING''' =  
 
= '''WARNING''' =  
  
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Express means that it will automatically WIPE OUT your entire first drive for you (unless you chose the expert option).
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Please make sure your understand this:
  
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= Advantages of the Express Installation =
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<div style="color:darkred; background: #f8e6e6; border: 1px solid #aa0000; padding: 1em; margin: 1em 3em">Express means that it will automatically WIPE OUT your entire computer (unless you chose the expert option). '''All the drives''' connected at the time of the install will be WIPED OUT. Unplug from the system or take out any drive you do not want wiped out (you can [[Adding_a_second_hard_drive_to_your_HDA | add it later]]).</div>
  
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The Amahi Express CD gives you numerous advantages over the traditional Amahi installation
 
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* Headless means that there is no desktop after install. This means faster and meaner, no wasted resources on graphics or desktop.
 
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* All-in-one means all the necessary packages are included, much less downloading necessary
 
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* Up-to-date means we have included the latest upstream updates from Fedora in it as well as the latest goodies from Amahi at the time the CD was pressed!
 
  
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= Download =
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Ensure your system '''meets''' the [[Requirements|minimum requirements]] for Amahi before proceeding.  Please follow the install [http://docs.amahi.org instructions].
  
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Warning, 400MB ISO downloads!
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= Download via Bittorrent =
  
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For use with 32 bit and 64 bit processors to include Intel Pentium III and IV, Core Duo, AMD Athlon etc.:
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Bittorrent is the recommended way to download:
  
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     [http://dl.amahi.org/getiso.php?file=Amahi-5.3-Express-2.5-Beta-i386.iso Latest Amahi Express Install CD, i386]
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     [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7.1-x86_64-DVD.iso.torrent Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 64bit Bittorrent Download]
  
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For use with new dual, triple, quad, hex core processors to include Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad, AMD Phenom, Athlon II, Athlon X2 etc.
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    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see [[Amahi 7 full DVD|how to install for 32 bits]]
  
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    [http://dl.amahi.org/getiso.php?file=Amahi-5.3-Express-2.5-Beta-x86_64.iso Latest Amahi Express Install CD, x86_64]
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= Download via HTTP =
  
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= Disk Verification =
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Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):
  
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The downloads above can be verified with the following [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/CHECKSUMS.txt Express CD Checksums].
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    [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7.1-x86_64-DVD.iso Amahi 7.1 Express Disc Direct (http) 64bit download]
  
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= Installation =
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    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see [[Amahi 7 full DVD|how to install for 32 bits]]
  
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Thanks to our Testmaster Rampage537 and Community Manager pjcrux for continually updating the Amahi [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/User_Manual User Manual] to reference during your install.
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= ISO Verification =
  
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= Gnome Installation =
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The downloads above can be verified with the following [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/CHECKSUMS.txt Express Disc Checksums].
  
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As the gnome desktop is not installed we have complied two methods. Please take a look at our gnome install [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Gnome_install_for_express_cd wiki page] for this. Alternatively we also have the [http://www.amahi.org/apps/gnome-desktop gnome desktop app] for your one-click install pleasure.
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You can obtain the checksums by running:
  
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    sha1sum some.iso
  
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Special thanks to slm4996, BRILLIANT!
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    md5sum some.iso
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And one Windows you can use one of the utilities listed here:
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    [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Packaging_tools_for_windows Md5 Checking Tools]
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= Install Advantages =
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The Amahi Express Disc gives you numerous advantages over the traditional Amahi installation
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* Headless means that there is no desktop after install. This means faster and meaner system, with no wasted resources on graphics or desktop.
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* All-in-one means most necessary packages are included, much less downloading necessary
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* Up-to-date means we have included the latest upstream updates from Fedora in it as well as the latest goodies from Amahi at the time the Disc was pressed!
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<b>NOTE:</b>  See [[Amahi_7_installation|Amahi 7 Installation]] or [https://docs.amahi.org Amahi Docs] web site for more detailed guidance.
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= USB Install =
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Installing via USB flash drive has been hit and miss for most users.  One such method which appears to be consistently successful is using the [http://www.easy2boot.com/ Easy2Boot] utility with the Express Disc.
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= Disc Cover =
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If you would like to print a cover for the Express Disc, visit the [[Express CD cover|Express Disc cover]] page!
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= Troubleshooting =
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We have a page to track [[Express_Disc_troubleshooting|Express Disc troubleshooting]].

Latest revision as of 02:22, 24 March 2016

Warning.png WARNING
Amahi 7 for Fedora 19
Maintenance Support ONLY!

Please use a supported release!


WARNING

Please make sure your understand this:

Express means that it will automatically WIPE OUT your entire computer (unless you chose the expert option). All the drives connected at the time of the install will be WIPED OUT. Unplug from the system or take out any drive you do not want wiped out (you can add it later).


Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Amahi before proceeding. Please follow the install instructions.

Download via Bittorrent

Bittorrent is the recommended way to download: 

    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 64bit Bittorrent Download

    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see how to install for 32 bits

Download via HTTP

Direct (http) download (NOT recommended): 

    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc Direct (http) 64bit download

    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see how to install for 32 bits

ISO Verification

The downloads above can be verified with the following Express Disc Checksums.

You can obtain the checksums by running: 

    sha1sum some.iso

    md5sum some.iso

And one Windows you can use one of the utilities listed here: 

    Md5 Checking Tools

Install Advantages

The Amahi Express Disc gives you numerous advantages over the traditional Amahi installation

  • Headless means that there is no desktop after install. This means faster and meaner system, with no wasted resources on graphics or desktop.
  • All-in-one means most necessary packages are included, much less downloading necessary
  • Up-to-date means we have included the latest upstream updates from Fedora in it as well as the latest goodies from Amahi at the time the Disc was pressed!


NOTE: See Amahi 7 Installation or Amahi Docs web site for more detailed guidance.

USB Install

Installing via USB flash drive has been hit and miss for most users. One such method which appears to be consistently successful is using the Easy2Boot utility with the Express Disc.

Disc Cover

If you would like to print a cover for the Express Disc, visit the Express Disc cover page!

Troubleshooting

We have a page to track Express Disc troubleshooting.

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