Note: For Fedora 19 / Amahi 7 release, some of this page may be out of date{{MessageBox|backgroundcolor = #faa|image = Advantages of the Express Installation Warning.png|heading =WARNING| The message = Amahi Express CD gives you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 7 for Fedora in it as well as the latest goodies from Amahi at the time the CD was pressed19<br />Maintenance Support ONLY!Please use a supported release!}}
= '''WARNING''' =
<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>
Ensure your system '''meets''' the [[Requirements|minimum requirements]] for Amahi before proceeding. Please follow the install [http://docs.amahi.org instructions].
= Download via Bittorrent =
'''32 bits ISO'''Bittorrent is the recommended way to download: For use with 32 bit and 64 bit processors to include Intel Pentium III and IV, Core Duo, AMD Athlon etc.
'''64 bits ISO''' [http: For use with new dual, triple, quad, hex core processors to include Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad, AMD Phenom, Athlon II, Athlon X2 etc/dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-7.1-x86_64-DVD.iso.torrent Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 64bit Bittorrent Download]
Bittorrent Amahi 7.1 Express Disc 32bit not available: see [[Amahi 7 full DVD|how to install for 32 bits]] = Download via HTTP = Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):
[http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-67.1-Express-v1x86_64-i386DVD.isoAmahi 7.torrent 32bit Bittorrent Download1 Express Disc Direct (http) 64bit download]
[http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-67.1-Express-v1-x86_64.iso.torrent 64bit Bittorrent DownloadDisc 32bit not available: see [[Amahi 7 full DVD|how to install for 32 bits]]
= ISO Verification =
The downloads above can be verified with the following [http://dl.amahi.org/isos/CHECKSUMS.txt Express CD Disc Checksums].
You can obtain the checksums by running:
[http://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Packaging_tools_for_windows Md5 Checking Tools]
= Download via HTTP Install Advantages =
Direct (http) download ('''NOT recommended'''):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!
[http://dl.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6.1-Express-v1-i386.iso Express CD Direct (http) 32bit download]
<b>NOTE:</b> See [[Amahi_7_installation|Amahi 7 Installation]] or [httphttps://dldocs.amahi.org/isos/Amahi-6Docs] web site for more detailed guidance.1-Express-v1-x86_64.iso Express CD Direct (http) 64bit download]
= CD Cover 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 [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!= Disc Cover =
= Installing = You will need a monitor and If you would like to print a keyboard to install. Pop cover for the CD into the PC and follow the prompts! = Log in on your Amahi Dashboard = Once you have installed using Express Disc, visit the Amahi [[Express CD, you can login on http://hda using the following credentials:<br/>Username: '''admin'''<br/>Password: '''admin'''<br/>cover|Express Disc cover]] page!
= Troubleshooting =
We have a page to track [[Express_Disc_troubleshooting|Express CD 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!
