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- | ===== Getting MINIX ===== | + | ===== Getting MINIX 3 ===== |
Download the CD-ROM installer image from the [[http://www.minix3.org/download|download page]]. | Download the CD-ROM installer image from the [[http://www.minix3.org/download|download page]]. | ||
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If you already have the CD-ROM (e.g., from the book), you can skip to steps 2.1.1 and 2.3, and then continue with section 3. But it is wise to check the [[http://www.minix3.org/download|download page]] to see if a newer version is available. | If you already have the CD-ROM (e.g., from the book), you can skip to steps 2.1.1 and 2.3, and then continue with section 3. But it is wise to check the [[http://www.minix3.org/download|download page]] to see if a newer version is available. | ||
- | If you're installing to a virtual machine, you can skip to step 2.4. | + | If you're installing to a virtual machine, you can immediately go to //Setting up a virtual machine//. |
If you would like to install using a USB stick try [[.:x86usbworkaround|these workaround steps]]. | If you would like to install using a USB stick try [[.:x86usbworkaround|these workaround steps]]. | ||
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==== Partitioning your hard disk ==== | ==== Partitioning your hard disk ==== | ||
- | You can boot the computer from your CD-ROM if you like and MINIX will start, but to do anything useful, you have to create a partition for it on your hard disk. But before partitioning, be sure to **back up your data** to an external medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD as a safety precaution, just in case something goes wrong. Your files are valuable; protect them. | + | You can boot the computer from your CD-ROM if you like and MINIX 3 will start, but to do anything useful, you have to create a partition for it on your hard disk. But before partitioning, be sure to **back up your data** to an external medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD as a safety precaution, just in case something goes wrong. Your files are valuable; protect them. |
Unless you are sure you are an expert on disk partitioning, it is strongly suggested that you read the tutorial on [[.:diskpartitions|disk partitioning]]. If you already know how to manage partitions, create a contiguous chunk of free disk space that fits the [[.:hardwarerequirements|hardware requirements]] and your needs. | Unless you are sure you are an expert on disk partitioning, it is strongly suggested that you read the tutorial on [[.:diskpartitions|disk partitioning]]. If you already know how to manage partitions, create a contiguous chunk of free disk space that fits the [[.:hardwarerequirements|hardware requirements]] and your needs. | ||
- | If you do not know how to manage partitions but have a partitioning program like //Partition Magic//, use it to create a region of free disk space. Also make sure there is at least one primary partition (i.e., Master Boot Record slot) free. The MINIX //setup// script will guide you through creating a MINIX partition in the free space, which can be on either the first or second hard disk. | + | If you do not know how to manage partitions but have a partitioning program like [[http://gparted.org|GParted]], use it to create a region of free disk space. Also make sure there is at least one primary partition (i.e., Master Boot Record slot) free. The MINIX 3 //setup// script will guide you through creating a MINIX 3 partition in the free space, which can be on either the first or second hard disk. |
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