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− | + | ==Choosing An Image File to Download== | |
− | ** | + | For [[Bering-uClibc 4.x]] there are several different disk image files available for download. These offer a choice of tailored variants of the same basic distribution. |
− | ** | + | The different variables are: |
− | * Download location | + | * The Linux kernel optimisations: |
− | + | ** '''<tt>i486</tt>''' is the most basic and most widely compatible kernel variant, suitable for Intel 486 CPUs (or better). | |
− | + | ** '''<tt>i686</tt>''' is a variant which is optimised for Intel Pentium Pro CPUs (or better) and supports multiple CPUs / CPU cores. | |
− | + | ** '''<tt>geode</tt>''' is a variant which is optimised for AMD Geode CPUs such as are used in e.g. the PC Engines ALIX boards. | |
− | + | * The boot media type: | |
+ | ** '''<tt>syslinux</tt>''' for flash drive or hard drive devices such as a USB or Compact Flash drive or a standard hard disk. | ||
+ | ** '''<tt>isolinux</tt>''' for CD-ROM devices (optionally in conjunction with a floppy disk for storing configuration changes). | ||
+ | ** '''<tt>pxelinux</tt>''' for PXE network booting. | ||
+ | * The console type: | ||
+ | ** '''<tt>vga</tt>''' for a standard VGA console. | ||
+ | ** '''<tt>ser</tt>''' for an RS-232 Serial console. | ||
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+ | If in doubt then start with the first (most standard) option in each case - in other words the combination '''<tt>i486_syslinux_vga</tt>'''. | ||
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+ | ==Download Location== | ||
+ | TODO Add details of the download location URL and directory structure. | ||
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+ | ==Copying to the Installation Media== | ||
+ | * CD-ROM | ||
+ | * CF Card (via USB card interface in another PC) | ||
+ | * CF Card (via PXE boot) | ||
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Choosing An Image File to Download
For Bering-uClibc 4.x there are several different disk image files available for download. These offer a choice of tailored variants of the same basic distribution. The different variables are:
- The Linux kernel optimisations:
- i486 is the most basic and most widely compatible kernel variant, suitable for Intel 486 CPUs (or better).
- i686 is a variant which is optimised for Intel Pentium Pro CPUs (or better) and supports multiple CPUs / CPU cores.
- geode is a variant which is optimised for AMD Geode CPUs such as are used in e.g. the PC Engines ALIX boards.
- The boot media type:
- syslinux for flash drive or hard drive devices such as a USB or Compact Flash drive or a standard hard disk.
- isolinux for CD-ROM devices (optionally in conjunction with a floppy disk for storing configuration changes).
- pxelinux for PXE network booting.
- The console type:
- vga for a standard VGA console.
- ser for an RS-232 Serial console.
If in doubt then start with the first (most standard) option in each case - in other words the combination i486_syslinux_vga.
Download Location
TODO Add details of the download location URL and directory structure.
Copying to the Installation Media
- CD-ROM
- CF Card (via USB card interface in another PC)
- CF Card (via PXE boot)
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