How to Set up

PCQLinux 2007 as you probably know by now comes in two editions on the DVD:

the Enterprise edition which is meant for installation on servers and the

Desktop edition meant for obviously desktop and notebook machines. We have

simplified and streamlined the installation process for both these editions

significantly so that with the fewest of information asked from you the

installation can be underway and you can go get your cup of coffee or lunch. We

provide logical defaults to most other information-all of  which can be

easily changed once the installation is complete. This is also the method that

many other operating systems take.

To install PCQLinux Desktop or Enterprise, pop the dual-layer DVD in a

compatible DVD drive. Boot the machine and ensure that it will boot from the DVD

drive and not the hard disk. Once the DVD boots up, you will be shown the

PCQLinux splash screen. This is where you must decide on the type of

installation you want. Do ensure you have taken backups of your entire system

first in case you have any important data on it.

• If you want to install PCQLinux 2007 Desktop on a fresh partition, simply
  
  press Enter here.
• If you wish to upgrade an existing PCQ Linux installation, type 'upgrade'
  
  and press Enter. This will upgrade the installation to the PCQLinux 2007
  
  Desktop edition.
• If you wish to install PCQLinux 2007 Enterprise edition, type 'enterprise'
  
  and press Enter.

Wait for the installation to kick off. After performing a few simple checks,

the installation will start by prompting you for the partition information. You

will need to choose whether to automatically or manually partition and whether

you wish to remove 'all' or remove 'all Linux partitions' or create the

partitions in empty space on your hard disk. In the case of the Enterprise

edition, you will need to make some extra choices about the boot loader location

as well. Once past the partitioning and boot loader screens on either edition,

you will be asked to enter (and re-enter) a secure password for the 'root' user

account. Make sure you create a good, secure password for this as well as

remember it as you will need it later on. And believe it or not, that's all you

need to do!

The installation of the edition you selected starts off after formatting and

transferring the install image to the new partitions takes place. The Enterprise

edition takes about one-third time than the Desktop edition due to the smaller

number of packages in it.

After the installation is complete, the system will reboot. The Enterprise

edition is ready to start working with. However, on the desktop edition there

are a few more steps that will need to be completed. On the first boot up after

the installation, you will be prompted with the EULA for the Sun JDK. Press

space through it till you reach the end and then answer in the affirmative or

negative depending on whether you wish to install Java or not. Please note: some

of the PCQLinux 2007 desktop utilities do have a requirement for Java, so it is

recommended that you select to install it. Once this installation is complete,

one final reboot takes place and you can finally login to the newly installed

PCQLinux 2007 Desktop Edition.

We do hope you enjoy using PCQLinux 2007. Do give your feedback at

forums.pcquest.com.

Desktop Installation

Desktop Installation

When you boot your machine with PCQLinux 2007 DVD, you will see this screen. To start a Desktop Install, hit Enters	Select the first option if you want to use your full disk space for Linux. Else select 'use the existing free space'
If you select the first option, you are faced with this confirmation screen. Click on 'Yes' if you want to proceed	For reviewing the disk layout or doing a custom layout select the 'Yes' option
Here you can customize the layout of your hard-disk. Be very careful before proceeding further	Here you can customize the layout of your hard-disk. Be very careful before proceeding further

Server Installation

Server Installation

To start the Enterprise Server installation, place the PCQ Linux 2007 DVD, type 'enterprise' and hit Enter	Here you can tell the installer to do an automatic hard-disk partitioning. You can do it manually using 'Disk Druid'
Here you can tell the installer to do an automatic hard-disk partitioning. You can do it manually using 'Disk Druid'	Here you can tell the installer to do an automatic hard-disk partitioning. You can do it manually using 'Disk Druid'
Provide a Boot loader password in this screen. It is recommended for server installations to maintain physical security	This is the last screen of the installer. Here fill in the desired password for the user 'root'