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## INSTALL
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* Networking setup
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* Common methods for computers:
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* [Install from CD to HDD/SDD PC single boot only](alpine-install-from-cd-to-disk-pc-single-boot-only.md)
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* [Install from USB to HDD/SDD PC single boot only](alpine-install-from-usb-to-disk-pc-single-boot-only.md)
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* Serial console and sepcial devices:
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* [Install from USB to Serial PCENGINE APU single boot](alpine-install-from-cd-to-pcengine-apu-single-boot.md)
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* Networking setup, wifi or PXE boots:
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* [alpine-tutorial-wifi-routering.md](alpine-tutorial-wifi-routering.md)
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* [servers-howto-setup-PXE-service-for-others-linuxes-ES.md](servers-howto-setup-PXE-service-for-others-linuxes-ES.md)
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## PHONES
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@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Linux into it.
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> **Warning** This method is in disuse today in favor of [usbstiks and imgs](alpine-install-from-usb-to-disk-pc-single-boot-only.md).
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Feels lost here? check [How to use this guide](#how-to-use-this-guide) section of this document
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## Terminology
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- **[UEFI](Alpine_and_UEFI.md)**: it\'s a new system included
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@ -57,7 +59,7 @@ download, like the arm and i386, but ISO CD/DVD images are only to
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PC/Laptops that are i386 and amd64, so by downloading the x86 (32bit)
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flavor will be same for both cases, but UEFI need 64bit, so change to
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the x86_64 (amd64) if your computer is the most modern and lasted
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hardware.
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hardware today.
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The source medium to install for [UEFI or modern hardware](Alpine_and_UEFI.md)
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**are just 64-bit only**, the download URL will be as following format:
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@ -76,25 +78,25 @@ where `ARCH` and `VERSION` could be:
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- `<VERSION>` could be one of:
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- **latest-stable** for a more up to date without taking care of
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numbered
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- **3.10** the most recommended for machines between 2016 to 2018
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- **3.12** the most recommended for machines between 2016 to 2018
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EXAMPLE if you plan **to using 3.10 version the available links to download will be:**
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EXAMPLE if you plan **to using 3.17 version the available links to download will be:**
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- for **x86_64** computers:
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.10/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.10.0-x86_64.iso`
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- for **s390x** servers:
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.10/releases/ppc64le/alpine-standard-3.10.1-ppc64le.iso`
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.17/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso`
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- for **x86** older BIOS computers we recommend:
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.12/releases/ppc64le/alpine-standard-3.12.1-x86.iso`
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- for **ppc64le** machines
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.10/releases/ppc64le/alpine-standard-3.10.1-ppc64le.iso`
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**Usin Graphical download way**: Just point the web browser to that url and the
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download of the iso file will start. A file with **.iso** extension
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type, with name like `"alpine-standard-3.10.0-x86_64.iso"` (if amd64) or
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like `alpine-standard-3.10.1-s390x.iso` (if s390x); will be downloaded
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type, with name like `"alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso"` (if amd64) or
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like `alpine-standard-3.12.1-x86.iso` (if i386); will be downloaded
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commonly into the Download directory of your home documents filesystem.
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**Usin Command line method way**: in unix-like terminal execute:
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`wget -c -t8 --no-check-certificate http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.10/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.10.0-x86_64.iso`,
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`wget -c -t8 --no-check-certificate http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.17/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso`,
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and where you run the command, in that place/dir will be downloaded the file.
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## Burning the source medium to install
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(commonly named CD/DVD Rom drive), so the disc/iso will boot and after a
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while a command line shell will show you:
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> **Note** When starting Alpine it will ask for the login, just typing root and pressing enter allows you to start:
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> **Warning** Tip: If your system is not configured to boot from a CD/DVD drive, it must be configured in the BIOS, '''ask/search to your vendor or technical support''', Toshiba computers need to hit F1 to choose boot medium, DELL must hit F11 to choose medium for example, and so and so}}
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TODO put the same foto here
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> **Warning** Tip: If your system is not configured to boot from a USB drive, it must be configured in the BIOS, '''ask/search to your vendor or technical support''', Toshiba computers need to hit F1 to choose boot medium, DELL must hit F11 to choose medium for example, and so and so}}
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TODO: restore the template about normal script steps for common pages
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(was inclusion here)
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#### after start to setup the script
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For this use case, unlike other installation systems, Alpine's is automatic on the disk,
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and mounts several partitions depending on the case, as in this document the procedure
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is automatic, at least four partitons will be created by the installer and these will be
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configured as needed, if it is UEFI or BIOS, always the automatic setup will do that.
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> **Warning** The drive will be assumed to be fully used since alpine setup in this guide
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will be on its own and single setup only, it will not be necessary to partition or format
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as the installer will do it. Assumes a minimum 4 gig disk where swap will be 2 gigs in sizes.
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> **Warning** if you do not download the extended ISO it may require internet.!!!
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#### runing the setup script
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After entering the root environment and gets the console prompt installation media,
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you must perform these commands, that will:
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* prepare disk sizes, boot partiton to 500 megs
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* perpare swap sices, swap partition to 2 Gigs
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* setup boot loader to grup (if wants lilo just change to lilo)
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* and run setup script to configure and process instalation:
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```
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export BOOT_SIZE=500
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export SWAP_SIZE=2048
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export BOOTLOADER=grub
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setup-alpine
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```
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This will start some questions, these are in the following order:
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* keyboard and variant, example for Latin is esand afteres-winkeys
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* hostname: just hit enter, it's the name of the computer.
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* Network options: select the `eth0` one that is the network cable and answer `dhcp`.
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* DNS Options: It is recommended to use `8.8.8.8 ` and `none` for the domain
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* Time zone options: Just use the suggested defaults.
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* Proxy Options: Use noneif you are connecting directly to the Internet.
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* SSH Options: Use opensshthe package that already comes in the middle.
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* NTP Options: Use chronythe packet already in the middle.
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* Mode: Select `sys` to install the system on disk.
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* Disk Options: Use `sda` as the entire hard drive present will be used.
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After answering `sys` to the questions about the drive, and since there will only
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be one drive, answering `sda` on which drive to use, this will create and leave
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your hard drive as follows:
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* `/dev/sda1` as BOOT in 500Mb in `/boot`
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* `/dev/sda2` as SWAP in 4Gb
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* `/dev/sda3` as ROOT in 200Gb in `/` (approximately or rest of space available)
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In a few minutes everything will be ready to use ofering a console when boot new system.
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#### custom setup boot loader
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If the new local system was configured to run in `diskless` or `data` mode, or if you
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choose do not install boot loader, and you do not want keep booting from the initial
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(and possibly read-only) installation media, the boot system needs to be copied to
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another device or partition or setup manually.
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The target partition may be identified using lsblk (after installing it with apk add lsblk)
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and/or blkid, similar to previously identifying the initial installation media device.
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The procedure to copy the boot system is using setup-bootable
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Once everything is in place, but is you use `diskless` or `data` save your customized
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configuration with `lbu commit` before rebooting.
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## Finishing the installation
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calmed down.. in Alpine all are made by the right way.. so **if user
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need a desktop.. user can install a desktop**
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## How to use this guide
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This guide **structure all the commands in blocks, each block its separated by a line spaced**,
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so you must **type each line as is.. and hit enter**, so you noted that then you
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typed each separated clocks of commands, copy/type only blocks separated by an empty line,
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all new(next) lines are made by just enter. the terminal will detect if must execute or not.
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This guide is for install process, many parts will need you understand minimal
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knowledge of linux.
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This guide assumed you have a serial port allowed in the targeted computer, also
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its important you shuold understand the way of the configuration in this guide.
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> **Warning** Some Linux or/and Mac terminals have security cut/paste locks, so
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if you paste, the first line will be preceded by garbage, check always the first char of your paste.
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## Licensing clarifications
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**CC BY-NC-SA**: the project allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material
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in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given
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to the creators involved. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified
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material under identical terms, includes the following elements:
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* **BY** – Credit must be given to the creator of each content respectivelly, starting at the first contributor.
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* **NC** – Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted, with exceptions if you fill an issue here!
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* **SA** – Adaptations must be shared under the same terms, you must obey this terms and do not change it.
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https://codeberg.org/alpine/alpine-wiki/src/branch/main#license
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## See also
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* [README.md](README.md)
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* [alpine-newbie-install.md](../../newbie/alpine-newbie-install.md)
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* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md)
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* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md)
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tutorials/alpine-install-from-cd-to-pcengine-apu-single-boot.md
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# Alpine Install: from a disc to pc engine APU single only boot
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**Overall description:** Alpine Installation from an official image tar
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file downloaded to a real second generation PC Engines APU systems
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(apu2, apu3, apu4), where it will be single OS only.
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This document will guide you to **install Alpine into second generation
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PC Engines APU systems**, it was tested with an apu2d4 and Alpine 3.11.6..
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Feels lost here? check [How to use this guide](#how-to-use-this-guide) section of this document
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## Terminology
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- **[UEFI](Alpine_and_UEFI.md)**: it\'s a new system included
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in every new hardware machine laptop or desktops, that will manage
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the early boot process as a little operating system, see more in the
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[Alpine and UEFI](Alpine_and_UEFI.md) page.
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- **New machine**: will be your real machine fresh and ready to
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install your new Alpine operating system, with an installed ISO
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image where to put the downloaded media installation.
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- **Bootable USB**: will be your hardware drive input to put the image
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downloaded iso media with the operating system Alpine to install as
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source media; this drive are commonly named
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[USB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB) unit.
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- **Serial console:** is an input port on the device.. DB9 serial port
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for serial console, located at the board to use as char device, it's
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common in those devices.
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- **Source media**: will be the just burned / disc from the downloaded
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iso file of Alpine operating system. Will be Attach to the serial
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console to property boot the source disc as media installation.
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- **Target media**: will be the storage medium device into the new
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computer target where the Alpine files for operating system will be
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installed, its one partition from the
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[HardDisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive) of the new
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computer.
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## Requirements
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- A USBstick to just burn/record/write the ISO image installer as
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the source media file downloaded
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- In the new machine we need serial device port allowed to attach
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- In the new machine we need at least 512Mb of RAM, but required 2Gb
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of RAM for desktop/graphical applications
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- In the new machine we need target media with at least 2G of hard
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disk, but required 10G for desktops
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- Will need to previously downloaded and write the Source media ISO
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file from <https://alpinelinux.org/downloads/>
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## Preparing the source medium to install
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Download the source medium to install and put into your home documents
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in a modern computer. The source medium to install in this case are
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**just 64-bit only**, the download URL will be as following format:
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v<VERSION>/releases/<ARCH>/alpine-standard-<VERSION>.0-<ARCH>.iso`
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where `ARCH` and `VERSION` could be:
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- `<ARCH>` could be one of:
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- **x86_64**: The popular AMD64 compatible 64-bit x86 based
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machines, i386 are not recommended for newer/lasted hardware.
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- `<VERSION>` could be one of:
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- **latest-stable** for a more up to date without taking care of
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numbered
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- **3.12** the most recommended for machines between 2016 to 2018
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EXAMPLE if you plan **to using 3.12 version the available links to download will be:**
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- for **x86_64** computers:
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`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.12/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.12.0-x86_64.iso`
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**Usin Graphical download way**: Just point the web browser to that url and the
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download of the iso file will start. A file with **.iso** extension
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type, with name like `"alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso"` (if amd64) or
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like `alpine-standard-3.12.1-x86.iso` (if i386); will be downloaded
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commonly into the Download directory of your home documents filesystem.
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**Usin Command line method way**: in unix-like terminal execute:
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`wget -c -t8 --no-check-certificate http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.12/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.12.0-x86_64.iso`,
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and where you run the command, in that place/dir will be downloaded the file.
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## Booting the Alpine ISO disc
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1. It's probably a good idea to ensure that the BIOS / Firmware is up
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to date.
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2. Create_a\_Bootable_USB thumb
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drive with the current standard x86_64 image from the downloads
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page.
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3. Attach to the serial console. Configure your terminal emulator for
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115200 8n1.
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4. Power on the APU.
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5. When BIOS prompted, hit F10 and select to boot from USB.
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6. At the boot prompt, **quickly** type a slash to interrupt the
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default boot, which has a short timeout.
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7. Continue entering the remainder of this command at your leisure. It
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should have only one slash at the start, to be clear:
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`/boot/vmlinuz-lts modules=loop,squashfs,sd-mod,usb-storage nomodeset console=ttyS0,115200 initrd=/boot/initramfs-lts`
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8. Alpine should come up as normal.
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When the machine start, you must be sure to choose the optical drive
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(commonly named CD/DVD Rom drive), so the disc/iso will boot and after a
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while a command line shell will show you:
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> **Note** When starting Alpine it will ask for the login, just typing root and pressing enter allows you to start:
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#### runing the setup script
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After entering the root environment and gets the console prompt installation media,
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you must perform these commands, that will:
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This will start some questions, these are in the following order:
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* keyboard and variant, example for Latin is esand afteres-winkeys
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* hostname: just hit enter, it's the name of the computer.
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* Network options: select the `eth0` one that is the network cable and answer `dhcp`.
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* DNS Options: It is recommended to use `8.8.8.8 ` and `none` for the domain
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* Time zone options: Just use the suggested defaults.
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* Proxy Options: Use noneif you are connecting directly to the Internet.
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* SSH Options: Use opensshthe package that already comes in the middle.
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* NTP Options: Use chronythe packet already in the middle.
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* Mode: Select `sys` to install the system on disk.
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## After reboot
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1. **Before** rebooting, edit /boot/extlinux.conf.
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- Add `SERIAL 0 115200` as the first line in the file.
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- In the `APPEND` line, replace `quiet` with
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`console=ttyS0,115200`
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2. Remove the thumb drive.
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3. Cross your fingers and reboot. The system should boot properly with
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console on serial.
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4. Edit `/etc/update-extlinux.conf` so that if extlinux.conf is
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regenerated it will retain these settings:
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- Update the line with `serial_port` to read `serial_port=0`
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- Update the `serial_baud` line to read `serial_baud=115200`
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- Update the `default_kernel_opts` line to replace `quiet` with
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`console=ttyS0,115200`
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5. Run `update-extlinux`
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6. Examine `/boot/extlinux.conf`.
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- Make sure it looks OK. Compare with /boot/extlinux.conf-old.
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- If something looks wrong,
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`mv /boot/extlinux.conf-old /boot/extlinux.conf` to roll back
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the changes and try to figure out what went wrong
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7. Cross your fingers and reboot. The system should boot properly with
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console on serial.
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## How to use this guide
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This guide **structure all the commands in blocks, each block its separated by a line spaced**,
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so you must **type each line as is.. and hit enter**, so you noted that then you
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typed each separated clocks of commands, copy/type only blocks separated by an empty line,
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all new(next) lines are made by just enter. the terminal will detect if must execute or not.
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This guide is for install process, many parts will need you understand minimal
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knowledge of linux.
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This guide assumed you have a serial port allowed in the targeted computer, also
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its important you shuold understand the way of the configuration in this guide.
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> **Warning** Some Linux or/and Mac terminals have security cut/paste locks, so
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if you paste, the first line will be preceded by garbage, check always the first char of your paste.
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## Licensing clarifications
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**CC BY-NC-SA**: the project allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material
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in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given
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to the creators involved. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified
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material under identical terms, includes the following elements:
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* **BY** – Credit must be given to the creator of each content respectivelly, starting at the first contributor.
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* **NC** – Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted, with exceptions if you fill an issue here!
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* **SA** – Adaptations must be shared under the same terms, you must obey this terms and do not change it.
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https://codeberg.org/alpine/alpine-wiki/src/branch/main#license
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## See also
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* [README.md](README.md)
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* [alpine-newbie-install.md](../../newbie/alpine-newbie-install.md)
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* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md)
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* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md)
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# Alpine Install: from a disc to any computer single only boot
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**Overall description:** Alpine Installation from a official iso(usb)
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write to USBstick to a new computer with or without
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[UEFI](Alpine_and_UEFI.md) and will be single only boot,
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means that any thing in the computer and their disc will be erased to
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put Alpine Linux as main system
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This document will guide you to **install Alpine into a new empty or
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just fresh PC or Laptop hardware computer, use if you have a [BIOS or
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UEFI based hardware](Alpine_and_UEFI.md) and only wants Alpine**
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Linux into it.
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> **Warning** This method only works for most modern pc since 2013 and recents, mostly 64bit only.
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## Terminology
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- **[UEFI and BIOS](Alpine_and_UEFI.md)**: it\'s the default boot for cp,
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in every new hardware machine laptop or desktops, that will manage
|
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the early boot process as a little operating system, see more in the
|
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[Alpine and UEFI](Alpine_and_UEFI.md) page.
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- **New machine**: will be your real machine fresh and ready to
|
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install your new Alpine operating system, with a installed CD/DVD
|
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Rom optical drive where to put the burned downloaded disc media
|
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installation.
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- **USB ports**: will be your hardware input source to boot, where
|
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you wirte downloaded iso media with the operating system Alpine to
|
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install as source media; this drive are commonly named Pend-Drive.
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- **Source media**: will be the just burned/ disc from the downloaded
|
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iso file of Alpine operating system. Will be put into the optical
|
||||
drive or named [DVD/CD Rom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD-ROM) to
|
||||
property boot the source disc as media installation.
|
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- **Target media**: will be the storage medium device into the new
|
||||
computer target where the Alpine files for operating system will be
|
||||
installed, its one partition from the
|
||||
[HardDisk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive) of the new
|
||||
computer.
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|
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## Requirements
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|
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- A usb stick to write the ISO source media file downloaded
|
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- In the new machine we need an USB port free and able to boot
|
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- In the new machine we need and BIOS or UEFI able to boot USBsticks
|
||||
- In the new machine we need at least 512Mb of RAM, but required 2Gb
|
||||
of RAM for desktop/graphical applications
|
||||
- In the new machine we need target media with at least 2G of hard
|
||||
disk, but required 10G for desktops
|
||||
- Will need to previously downloaded and burned the Source media ISO
|
||||
file from <https://alpinelinux.org/downloads/>
|
||||
|
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## Preparing the source medium to install
|
||||
|
||||
Download the source medium to install and put into your home documents
|
||||
in a modern computer. There are more hardware medium sources to
|
||||
download, like the arm and i386, but ISO CD/DVD images are only to
|
||||
PC/Laptops that are i386 and amd64, so by downloading the x86 (32bit)
|
||||
flavor will be same for both cases, but UEFI need 64bit, so change to
|
||||
the x86_64 (amd64) if your computer is the most modern and lasted
|
||||
hardware today.
|
||||
|
||||
The source medium to install for [UEFI or modern hardware](Alpine_and_UEFI.md)
|
||||
**are just 64-bit only**, the download URL will be as following format:
|
||||
`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v<VERSION>/releases/<ARCH>/alpine-standard-<VERSION>.0-<ARCH>.iso`
|
||||
where `ARCH` and `VERSION` could be:
|
||||
|
||||
- `<ARCH>` could be one of:
|
||||
- **x86**: the most used i386 32-bit x86 based machines, if your
|
||||
computer are too older use this only.
|
||||
- **x86_64**: The popular AMD64 compatible 64-bit x86 based
|
||||
machines, i386 are not recommended for newer/lasted hardware.
|
||||
- `<VERSION>` could be one of:
|
||||
- **latest-stable** for a more up to date without taking care of
|
||||
numbered
|
||||
- **3.12** the most recommended for machines between 2016 to 2018
|
||||
|
||||
EXAMPLE if you plan **to using 3.17 version the available links to download will be:**
|
||||
|
||||
- for **x86_64** computers:
|
||||
`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.17/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso`
|
||||
- for **x86** older BIOS computers we recommend:
|
||||
`http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.12/releases/ppc64le/alpine-standard-3.12.1-x86.iso`
|
||||
|
||||
**Usin Graphical download way**: Just point the web browser to that url and the
|
||||
download of the iso file will start. A file with **.iso** extension
|
||||
type, with name like `"alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso"` (if amd64) or
|
||||
like `alpine-standard-3.12.1-x86.iso` (if i386); will be downloaded
|
||||
commonly into the Download directory of your home documents filesystem.
|
||||
|
||||
**Usin Command line method way**: in unix-like terminal execute:
|
||||
`wget -c -t8 --no-check-certificate http://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.17/releases/x86_64/alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso`,
|
||||
and where you run the command, in that place/dir will be downloaded the file.
|
||||
|
||||
## Writing the source medium to install
|
||||
|
||||
After downloading the source media file from [Alpine download page](https://alpinelinux.org/downloads/)
|
||||
**put the USB stick into the input USB port** named and **open your terminal program,
|
||||
move to the place directory where ISO downloaded fiel are and `cp` to the USB device"** and wait the
|
||||
process will end.
|
||||
|
||||
In detail if you downloaded with **Graphical download** (using a web
|
||||
browser), the source media file will be into the Download directory. If
|
||||
you downloaded with **Command line method** your source file probably
|
||||
will be in your root document home (or just `$HOME` of your Linux
|
||||
install or MAC install filesystem).
|
||||
|
||||
In Linux, assuming the USB stick is in the only free USB port (as `/dev/sdb`), the command
|
||||
to record/burn the downloaded source media file is :
|
||||
|
||||
`$ umount /dev/sdb*;cp alpine-standard-3.17.0-x86_64.iso /dev/sdb`
|
||||
|
||||
> **Note** this method only works on recent MacOs 10.12+ or recent Linux 4.9+ installations
|
||||
|
||||
## Writing the source medium using ValenaEtcher
|
||||
|
||||
For all users, no matter the OS or architecture, We recommend using
|
||||
[balena-etcher-electron](https://www.balena.io/etcher/) to flash the USB drive
|
||||
from any system, of course it must be run as or from root user or administrator
|
||||
of your operating system.
|
||||
|
||||
* download the iso file of the multimedia image, for UEFI 3.11 minimum
|
||||
* download the program balena-etcher-electronyou may need to install..
|
||||
* Run the program balena-etcher-electronas root in the graphical session
|
||||
* Click “select image” icon, open the downloaded image file
|
||||
* Plug the USB drive into the computer, it will automatically show as sdb or similar
|
||||
* After it balena-etcher-electronshows the USB as “sdb”, clickflash
|
||||
* Wait a while and when finished, close the program
|
||||
* Take out the USB and place it on the installation target computer in a port
|
||||
|
||||
> **Warning** It is recommended that you only have a single unique usb stick connected.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Booting the Alpine ISO disc
|
||||
|
||||
When the machine start, you must be sure to choose the right booting drive
|
||||
(commonly named USB boot drive or USB hard disk), so the disc/iso will boot and after a
|
||||
while a command line shell will show you:
|
||||
|
||||
> **Note** When starting Alpine it will ask for the login, just typing root and pressing enter allows you to start:
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
> **Warning** Tip: If your system is not configured to boot from a USB drive, it must be configured in the BIOS, '''ask/search to your vendor or technical support''', Toshiba computers need to hit F1 to choose boot medium, DELL must hit F11 to choose medium for example, and so and so}}
|
||||
|
||||
#### after start to setup the script
|
||||
|
||||
For this use case, unlike other installation systems, Alpine's is automatic on the disk,
|
||||
and mounts several partitions depending on the case, as in this document the procedure
|
||||
is automatic, at least four partitons will be created by the installer and these will be
|
||||
configured as needed, if it is UEFI or BIOS, always the automatic setup will do that.
|
||||
|
||||
> **Warning** The drive will be assumed to be fully used since alpine setup in this guide
|
||||
will be on its own and single setup only, it will not be necessary to partition or format
|
||||
as the installer will do it. Assumes a minimum 4 gig disk where swap will be 2 gigs in sizes.
|
||||
|
||||
> **Warning** if you do not download the extended ISO it may require internet.!!!
|
||||
|
||||
#### runing the setup script
|
||||
|
||||
After entering the root environment and gets the console prompt installation media,
|
||||
you must perform these commands, that will:
|
||||
|
||||
* prepare disk sizes, boot partiton to 500 megs
|
||||
* perpare swap sices, swap partition to 2 Gigs
|
||||
* setup boot loader to grup (if wants lilo just change to lilo)
|
||||
* and run setup script to configure and process instalation:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
export BOOT_SIZE=500
|
||||
|
||||
export SWAP_SIZE=2048
|
||||
|
||||
export BOOTLOADER=grub
|
||||
|
||||
setup-alpine
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This will start some questions, these are in the following order:
|
||||
|
||||
* keyboard and variant, example for Latin is esand afteres-winkeys
|
||||
* hostname: just hit enter, it's the name of the computer.
|
||||
* Network options: select the `eth0` one that is the network cable and answer `dhcp`.
|
||||
* DNS Options: It is recommended to use `8.8.8.8 ` and `none` for the domain
|
||||
* Time zone options: Just use the suggested defaults.
|
||||
* Proxy Options: Use noneif you are connecting directly to the Internet.
|
||||
* SSH Options: Use opensshthe package that already comes in the middle.
|
||||
* NTP Options: Use chronythe packet already in the middle.
|
||||
* Mode: Select `sys` to install the system on disk.
|
||||
* Disk Options: Use `sda` as the entire hard drive present will be used.
|
||||
|
||||
After answering `sys` to the questions about the drive, and since there will only
|
||||
be one drive, answering `sda` on which drive to use, this will create and leave
|
||||
your hard drive as follows:
|
||||
|
||||
* `/dev/sda1` as BOOT in 500Mb in `/boot`
|
||||
* `/dev/sda2` as SWAP in 4Gb
|
||||
* `/dev/sda3` as ROOT in 200Gb in `/` (approximately or rest of space available)
|
||||
|
||||
In a few minutes everything will be ready to use ofering a console when boot new system.
|
||||
|
||||
#### custom setup boot loader
|
||||
|
||||
If the new local system was configured to run in `diskless` or `data` mode, or if you
|
||||
choose do not install boot loader, and you do not want keep booting from the initial
|
||||
(and possibly read-only) installation media, the boot system needs to be copied to
|
||||
another device or partition or setup manually.
|
||||
|
||||
The target partition may be identified using lsblk (after installing it with apk add lsblk)
|
||||
and/or blkid, similar to previously identifying the initial installation media device.
|
||||
|
||||
The procedure to copy the boot system is using setup-bootable
|
||||
|
||||
Once everything is in place, but is you use `diskless` or `data` save your customized
|
||||
configuration with `lbu commit` before rebooting.
|
||||
|
||||
## Finishing the installation
|
||||
|
||||
After all of the scripts in the setup end, a "reboot" will be offered,
|
||||
just type "reboot" and press enter, remove the boot media and newly
|
||||
installed system will be booted.
|
||||
|
||||
**You cannot see a graphical window system? take it easy** and get
|
||||
calmed down.. in Alpine all are made by the right way.. so **if user
|
||||
need a desktop.. user can install a desktop**
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## How to use this guide
|
||||
|
||||
This guide **structure all the commands in blocks, each block its separated by a line spaced**,
|
||||
so you must **type each line as is.. and hit enter**, so you noted that then you
|
||||
typed each separated clocks of commands, copy/type only blocks separated by an empty line,
|
||||
all new(next) lines are made by just enter. the terminal will detect if must execute or not.
|
||||
|
||||
This guide is for install process, many parts will need you understand minimal
|
||||
knowledge of linux.
|
||||
|
||||
This guide assumed you have a serial port allowed in the targeted computer, also
|
||||
its important you shuold understand the way of the configuration in this guide.
|
||||
|
||||
> **Warning** Some Linux or/and Mac terminals have security cut/paste locks, so
|
||||
if you paste, the first line will be preceded by garbage, check always the first char of your paste.
|
||||
|
||||
## Licensing clarifications
|
||||
|
||||
**CC BY-NC-SA**: the project allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material
|
||||
in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given
|
||||
to the creators involved. If you remix, adapt, or build upon the material, you must license the modified
|
||||
material under identical terms, includes the following elements:
|
||||
|
||||
* **BY** – Credit must be given to the creator of each content respectivelly, starting at the first contributor.
|
||||
* **NC** – Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted, with exceptions if you fill an issue here!
|
||||
* **SA** – Adaptations must be shared under the same terms, you must obey this terms and do not change it.
|
||||
|
||||
https://codeberg.org/alpine/alpine-wiki/src/branch/main#license
|
||||
|
||||
## See also
|
||||
|
||||
* [README.md](README.md)
|
||||
* [alpine-newbie-install.md](../../newbie/alpine-newbie-install.md)
|
||||
* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-wayland-try.md)
|
||||
* [alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md](alpine-tutorial-desktop-xfce4-fast-forward.md)
|
||||
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