Chapter 2. GUI-Based Installation

This chapter covers the installation of Turbolinux 8 Server using a graphical interface from a bootable CD-ROM drive.

For information on installing from a bootable floppy drive or installing via your network, see Appendix A.

If you do not have at least 64MB of memory on your system, the installer may not be able to launch the GUI Installation steps. The installation will continue as if you had selected text as your preferred installation interface. The text-based installer will also launch if the video card in your system is incapable of using the X Window System.

Are you installing on a machine with content already on the hard drive? If so, make a backup now. Murphy's law holds true in computing: you will need a file on that hard drive just after you have accidentally deleted it.

To start the installation process

1. Insert the Turbolinux 8 Server Install CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Turn on the power to the computer, or press Restart so your machine boots from the Install CD.

3. At the boot prompt, press <ENTER> to choose the GUI installation.

Figure 2-1. Start Installation

In order for your computer to boot from the CD-ROM, you may need to change your BIOS settings. The <Delete> or <F1> key is often used to access your BIOS settings at the very beginning of boot time.

For recent technical updates, see the Release Notes found on Turbolinux 8 Server Install CD 1 named /RELEASE_NOTES.