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= '''WARNING''' =
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Please make sure your understand this:
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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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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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= Download via Bittorrent =  
 
= Download via Bittorrent =  
  
 
Bittorrent is the recommended way to download:
 
Bittorrent is the recommended way to download:
  
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     [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7-x86_64-DVD.iso.torrent 64bit Bittorrent Download]
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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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     32bit Bittorrent Download not available yet
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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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= Download via HTTP =
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Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):
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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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    Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see [[Amahi 7 full DVD|how to install for 32 bits]]
  
 
= ISO Verification =
 
= ISO Verification =
  
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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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The downloads above can be verified with the following [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/CHECKSUMS.txt Express Disc Checksums].
  
 
You can obtain the checksums by running:
 
You can obtain the checksums by running:
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     [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Packaging_tools_for_windows Md5 Checking Tools]
 
     [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Packaging_tools_for_windows Md5 Checking Tools]
  
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= Advantages of the Express Installation =
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= Install Advantages =
  
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The Amahi Express CD gives you numerous advantages over the traditional Amahi installation
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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.
 
* 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
 
* 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 CD was pressed!
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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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= '''WARNING''' =
 
  
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Please make sure your understand this:
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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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<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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= Download via HTTP =
 
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Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):
 
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    [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7-x86_64-DVD.iso Amahi 7 Express CD Direct (http) 64bit download]
 
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    Amahi 7 Express CD Direct (http) 32bit download '''not available yet'''
 
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= CD Cover =
 
  
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If you would like to print a CD cover for the Express CD, visit the [[Express CD cover]] page!
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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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= Installing =
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= Disc Cover =
  
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You will need a monitor and a keyboard to install. Pop the DVD into the PC and follow the prompts!
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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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= Log in on your Amahi Dashboard =
 
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Once you have installed using the Amahi Express DVD, you can login on http://hda using the following credentials.
 
  
 
= Troubleshooting =
 
= Troubleshooting =
  
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We have a page to track [[Express CD troubleshooting]].
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We have a page to track [[Express_Disc_troubleshooting|Express Disc troubleshooting]].
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= GUI Installation =
 
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As a desktop environment is not installed we have complied two methods. Please take a look at our [http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/GUI_Install_for_Express_CD GUI install wiki page] for this. Alternatively we are testing the [http://www.amahi.org/apps/gnome-desktop gnome desktop app] for future implementation.
 

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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