Getting started
Remember:
- If you have downloaded the ISO image "astrolinux_06SEP.iso" from one of the three locations shown on "Download" link, be aware that you MUST set the Write Mode of your CD writer software to DAO (Disk-At-Once), or it will not boot.
- Configure your computer BIOS for boot in cdrom first
order !
Most computers "boot" normally hitting Return key at DSL screen, without any options. But starting in good Time Zone, needs to enter " dsl lang=us " here :
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- Otherwise, as shown in
DSL boot help pages (F2, F3 keys) it is
recommended to type, at first boot prompt : dsl lang=us
norestore xsetup and to choose xfbdev xserver for screen display.
- Read carefully "Getting started with DSL" (Dillo icon).
- Backup is not yet allowed on NTFS partitions, for data protection.
- Backup is effective ( right/clic on desktop ... menu system -> backup/restore) on DOS, VFAT, and Linux EXTn partitions, and so, on USB-keys which are originaly on VFAT.
- dsl lang=us is the
minimum and necessary boot option if you have a backup on an
USB-key or on precedently described disk partitions.
- Restoring from a USB-key or hard-disk can be done as typing at DSL boot prompt : dsl restore=sda1 or dsl restore=hda1 ... N.
- DSLpanel icon allows configuration of keyboard, network ...
- Internet connections are configurable, but automatic with DHCP
server network.(check Questions)
