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* DO NOT install on a production machine. It's not even close to being ready yet. | * DO NOT install on a production machine. It's not even close to being ready yet. | ||
* This is a testing release. It may be broken from time to time. Only update if you receive an e-mail. | * This is a testing release. It may be broken from time to time. Only update if you receive an e-mail. | ||
| − | + | * Please report bugs on the forum first. I'll post them to the tracker. | |
'''Step by Step Instructions for Installation''' | '''Step by Step Instructions for Installation''' | ||
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# Open up Synaptic and refresh the package lists (Click Refresh) | # Open up Synaptic and refresh the package lists (Click Refresh) | ||
# Search for and install hdactl and hda-platform | # Search for and install hdactl and hda-platform | ||
| + | * Alternatively run <code> sudo apt-get install hdactl hda-platform </code> at the terminal | ||
# Reboot once done. | # Reboot once done. | ||
# Upon logging in, start Firefox and type http://localhost:2000/ in the address bar | # Upon logging in, start Firefox and type http://localhost:2000/ in the address bar | ||
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# Let it do its work, and click the Reboot button at the end. | # Let it do its work, and click the Reboot button at the end. | ||
# Log in and test it out! | # Log in and test it out! | ||
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| + | '''Updating your Amahi (for bug fixes and stuff)''' | ||
| + | # Please review the e-mail or other means carefully. Upgrading certain packages not mentioned could cause your install to break. | ||
| + | # Open Synaptic (NOT Update Manager) and mark the appropriate packages to upgrade. | ||
| + | # You know the drill. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:54, 31 July 2010
Testing For Amahi on Ubuntu
NOTE
- There are no apps for this release
- This is a CLOSED beta as of right now. You can refer people for testing, but you need permission from cale250 or cpg.
- You'll need the CD OR DVD for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Desktop
- DO NOT install on a production machine. It's not even close to being ready yet.
- This is a testing release. It may be broken from time to time. Only update if you receive an e-mail.
- Please report bugs on the forum first. I'll post them to the tracker.
Step by Step Instructions for Installation
- Install Ubuntu normally.
- Once installed, open up the terminal and run the following:
$> sudo add-apt-repository ppa:amahi-drivers/amahi
- Open up Synaptic and refresh the package lists (Click Refresh)
- Search for and install hdactl and hda-platform
- Alternatively run
sudo apt-get install hdactl hda-platformat the terminal
- Reboot once done.
- Upon logging in, start Firefox and type http://localhost:2000/ in the address bar
- Enter your Amahi install code in the appropriate box (should look very familiar!)
- Let it do its work, and click the Reboot button at the end.
- Log in and test it out!
Updating your Amahi (for bug fixes and stuff)
- Please review the e-mail or other means carefully. Upgrading certain packages not mentioned could cause your install to break.
- Open Synaptic (NOT Update Manager) and mark the appropriate packages to upgrade.
- You know the drill.
