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stefanschroeder [Getting MINIX]
usersguide:doinginstallation [2016/12/14 16:55]
stefanschroeder [Preparation & Booting]
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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 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 //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.
  
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