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| This page describes the process of installing MINIX on Intel PC. | This page describes the process of installing MINIX on Intel PC. | ||
| - | For instructions on installing MINIX/arm, see [[:developersguide:minixonarm|Minix on ARM]]. | + | For the ARM architecture refer to [[:developersguide:minixonarm|Minix on ARM]]. |
| - | ===== 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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| Note! The MINIX installation does not install the things like X11 and GCC automatically. You have to do this after reboot. Type shutdown and reboot and then follow these instructions on Post installation. | Note! The MINIX installation does not install the things like X11 and GCC automatically. You have to do this after reboot. Type shutdown and reboot and then follow these instructions on Post installation. | ||
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| This was a cause of some confusion to me, the newer installation images and snapshots | This was a cause of some confusion to me, the newer installation images and snapshots | ||
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