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Adamwalsh: /* Install via USB */

2010-03-18T16:41:24Z

Install via USB

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	# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/sdX		# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/sdX

	Where <code>/dev/sdX</code> is the device node that the drive has been assigned. Then, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it onto the [[FAT]] filesystem that was written during the previous step and according to some [http://www.~~research-service~~.com/custom~~-research-paper.html custom research papers~~] made:		Where <code>/dev/sdX</code> is the device node that the drive has been assigned. Then, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it onto the [[FAT]] filesystem that was written during the previous step and according to some [http://www.professays.com/ custom essay] made:

	# mount -t vfat /dev/sdX /mnt		# mount -t vfat /dev/sdX /mnt
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	This should get you a booting Eee PC. The GRUB menu might boot slowly, for some reason.		This should get you a booting Eee PC. The GRUB menu might boot slowly, for some reason.
			For some reason there is only one option is to [http://www.hqessays.com/ buy essays] which are custom made.

	=== Building modules ===		=== Building modules ===

ChandraMassie at 14:29, 20 January 2010

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	# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/sdX		# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/sdX

	Where <code>/dev/sdX</code> is the device node that the drive has been assigned. Then, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it onto the [[FAT]] filesystem that was written during the previous step:		Where <code>/dev/sdX</code> is the device node that the drive has been assigned. Then, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it onto the [[FAT]] filesystem that was written during the previous step and according to some [http://www.research-service.com/custom-research-paper.html custom research papers] made:

	# mount -t vfat /dev/sdX /mnt		# mount -t vfat /dev/sdX /mnt

Prolixium at 17:20, 27 April 2009

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	Unfortunately, neither of these are present in the Debian Lenny 2 beta or weekly snapshot installers. The Lenny installers boot with 2.6.24-486 - but not even the latest kernel (2.6.26-1-686, 2.6.26-9 - I think) has these built-in. So using a netinstall was out of the question.		Unfortunately, neither of these are present in the Debian Lenny 2 beta or weekly snapshot installers. The Lenny installers boot with 2.6.24-486 - but not even the latest kernel (2.6.26-1-686, 2.6.26-9 - I think) has these built-in. So using a netinstall was out of the question.

	=== Install via USB ===		=== Install via [[USB]] ===

	There's a couple (probably more efficient) ways of doing this. The way that seemed to work is the following:		There's a couple (probably more efficient) ways of doing this. The way that seemed to work is the following:

Prolixium at 00:47, 26 October 2008

2008-10-26T00:47:18Z

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	Thankfully, the two modules that are needed for networking are available via module-assistant. Just grab the module-assistant package, and build the madwifi and atl2 modules, and networking should be good-to-go.		Thankfully, the two modules that are needed for networking are available via module-assistant. Just grab the module-assistant package, and build the madwifi and atl2 modules, and networking should be good-to-go.

			== Issues ==

			There seem to be two quirks with the Eee, when running Debian:

			* CPU frequency scaling (cpufreq). p4-clockmod.ko loads, but the CPU clock won't budge, regardless of what governor is loaded.
			* There seems to be a small lag every couple of seconds. This can be observed during motion of the mouse, typing, and watching any kind of video.

			== Sleeping ==

			The Eee sleeps well! Just do the following to sleep it:

			# ifdown ath0
			# rmmod ath_pci
			# echo mem > /sys/power/state

			There are some ACPI sleep problems with the MadWifi drivers, so it's good to remove the module before sleeping. To wake up, just press the '''Fn''' key, and viola. Make sure to modprobe the ath_pci after it's woken up.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Prolixium at 00:44, 26 October 2008

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 Now, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-CD-1.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/weekly-builds/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it to the second USB drive.
-Connect '''BOTH''' USB drives to the Eee, and boot it from the first USB drive.  The installer will appear to work properly until it fails to find any [[NIC]]s.   When it says this, you should be able to navigate back to the main menu and
+Connect '''BOTH''' USB drives to the Eee, and boot it from the first USB drive.  The installer will appear to work properly until it fails to find any [[NIC]]s.   When it says this, you should be able to navigate back to the main menu and load another ISO to continue the installer.  Select <code>debian-testing-i386-CD-1.iso</code> from the second USB drive, and continue the install.  It should work fine, up until the reboot.
 == See also ==

Prolixium at 00:33, 26 October 2008

2008-10-26T00:33:33Z

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	The Eee PC is a really tiny computer that can run [[Windows XP]] or [[Linux]], and is fairly inexpensive.		The Eee PC is a really tiny computer that can run [[Windows XP]] or [[Linux]], and is fairly inexpensive. [[Mark Kamichoff]] purchased the [[Target]] version, which is essentially the Eee PC 900 without a webcam or [[Bluetooth]].

			== Installation of [[Debian GNU/Linux]] ==

			The default [[Xandros]] installation seems fine, but it lacks the flexibility offered by a mainstream distribution such as Debian GNU/Linux. Unfortunately, Debian won't work out-of-the-box on the Eee, and needs some assistance (not hacks).

			There's a [http://debian-eeepc.alioth.debian.org/ Debian Eee PC] project that uses a custom DI image for the Eee. This may work fine ... but why do it when you can get a vanilla Debian install working fine with 4x the effort?

			=== Network support ===

			The Eee has the following network cards:

			01:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x 802.11abg Wireless PCI Express Adapter (rev 01)
			03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Attansic Technology Corp. L2 100 Mbit Ethernet Adapter (rev a0)

			Unfortunately, neither of these are present in the Debian Lenny 2 beta or weekly snapshot installers. The Lenny installers boot with 2.6.24-486 - but not even the latest kernel (2.6.26-1-686, 2.6.26-9 - I think) has these built-in. So using a netinstall was out of the question.

			=== Install via USB ===

			There's a couple (probably more efficient) ways of doing this. The way that seemed to work is the following:

			First, get yourself two USB flash drives. Two 1GB ones will work. Grab the <code>boot.img.gz</code> from [http://ftp.nl.debian.org/debian/dists/testing/main/installer-i386/current/images/hd-media/ here], and write it to the first drive:

			# gunzip boot.img.gz
			# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/sdX

			Where <code>/dev/sdX</code> is the device node that the drive has been assigned. Then, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it onto the [[FAT]] filesystem that was written during the previous step:

			# mount -t vfat /dev/sdX /mnt
			# cp debian-testing-i386-netinst.iso /mnt
			# umount /mnt

			Now, grab <code>debian-testing-i386-CD-1.iso</code> from [http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/weekly-builds/i386/iso-cd/ here], and copy it to the second USB drive.

			Connect '''BOTH''' USB drives to the Eee, and boot it from the first USB drive. The installer will appear to work properly until it fails to find any [[NIC]]s. When it says this, you should be able to navigate back to the main menu and

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Prolixium at 00:12, 26 October 2008

2008-10-26T00:12:00Z

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC ASUS Eee PC] on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC ASUS Eee PC] on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
	* [http://www.target.com/ASUS-8-9-Netbook-Computer-Linux/dp/B001E1J1R2/sr=1-7/qid=1224978564/ref=sr_1_7/180-8110061-4222240?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aeee%20pc&page=1 ASUS 8.9" Eee 4GB PC Netbook Computer with Linux - White] at [http://www.target.com/ Target]		* [http://www.target.com/ASUS-8-9-Netbook-Computer-Linux/dp/B001E1J1R2/sr=1-7/qid=1224978564/ref=sr_1_7/180-8110061-4222240?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aeee%20pc&page=1 ASUS 8.9" Eee 4GB PC Netbook Computer with Linux - White] at [http://www.target.com/ Target]
			* [http://eeepc.asus.com/ ASUS Eee PC] (official [http://www.asus.com/ ASUS] site)

Prolixium at 00:11, 26 October 2008

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	The Eee PC is a really tiny computer that can run [[Windows XP]] or [[Linux]], and is fairly inexpensive.		The Eee PC is a really tiny computer that can run [[Windows XP]] or [[Linux]], and is fairly inexpensive.

			== See also ==

			* [[Mark Kamichoff]]

			== External links ==

			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC ASUS Eee PC] on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
			* [http://www.target.com/ASUS-8-9-Netbook-Computer-Linux/dp/B001E1J1R2/sr=1-7/qid=1224978564/ref=sr_1_7/180-8110061-4222240?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Aeee%20pc&page=1 ASUS 8.9" Eee 4GB PC Netbook Computer with Linux - White] at [http://www.target.com/ Target]

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2008-10-25T23:47:44Z

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The Eee PC is a really tiny computer that can run [[Windows XP]] or [[Linux]], and is fairly inexpensive.