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Note: For Fedora 19 / Amahi 7 release, some of this page may be out of date
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= Advantages of the Express Installation =
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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 system, with no wasted resources on graphics or desktop.
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Please use a supported release!}}
* 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 CD was pressed!
 
 
 
 
= '''WARNING''' =  
 
= '''WARNING''' =  
  
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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>
 
<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].
  
 
= Download via Bittorrent =  
 
= Download via Bittorrent =  
  
'''32 bits ISO''': 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:
  
'''64 bits ISO''': 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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    [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7.1-x86_64-DVD.iso.torrent Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 64bit Bittorrent Download]
  
Bittorrent (recommended):
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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'''):
  
     [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6.1-Express-v1-i386.iso.torrent 32bit Bittorrent Download]
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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]
  
     [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6.1-Express-v1-x86_64.iso.torrent 64bit Bittorrent 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 =
  
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]
  
= Download via HTTP =
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= Install Advantages =
  
Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):
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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!
  
    [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6.1-Express-v1-i386.iso Express CD Direct (http) 32bit download]
 
  
    [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6.1-Express-v1-x86_64.iso Express CD Direct (http) 64bit download]
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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.
  
= CD Cover =
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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.
  
If you would like to print a CD cover for the Express CD, visit the [[Express CD cover]] page!
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= Disc Cover =
  
= Installing =
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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!
 
 
You will need a monitor and a keyboard to install. Pop the CD into the PC and follow the prompts!
 
 
 
= Log in on your Amahi Dashboard =
 
 
 
Once you have installed using the Amahi Express CD, you can login on http://hda using the following credentials:<br/>
 
Username: '''admin'''<br/>
 
Password: '''admin'''<br/>
 
  
 
= Troubleshooting =
 
= Troubleshooting =
  
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]].
 
 
= GUI Installation =
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
= Kudos and Credits =
 
 
 
Special thanks to Solomon (aka slm4996), and Rod Waldren ... great work!
 

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.