How do you install fedora core 3 on a system without OS?
2007-01-28 21:58:23 · 6 answers · asked by Echo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
First choose fedora core version and arhitecture. (i386 is for pc's, x86-64 is for pc's with 64-bit processor and ppc is for mac). The latest version is 6, but it has some problems. It's your option here.
Now choose a mirror near your location and download the appropiate iso files. These are image files which need to be burned to cd's (in case you choose the cd version) or a dvd. (use nero or other image burning software..). Be sure to make the cd's or dvd BOOTABLE.
Now restart the pc (and make sure that in BIOS, the HDD will boot after the optical drive).
All you need to do now is follow the informations provided by the installer.
In case you want to dual boot with windows or another operating system, i would recommend creating two separate partitions before restarting the pc. One would be for the swap area (usually it shouldn't exceed 1 Gb size), and another one with ext3 file format. (fedora core will need two of these, but it will split them during install).
If you're new to this, please read first the installation instructions:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/Download and also the fedora faq:
http://www.fedorafaq.org/
2007-01-28 22:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, any reason why you're using fedora core 3 rather than fedora core 4 or fedora core 5? They're newer and (in the logic of software companies therefore better).
Make sure you've burned a bootable CD image... of the boot disk.
Make sure your BIOS is set to boot from CD first.
Make sure you do *not* want any data that is on the PC already.
Put the CD in the drive and reboot the PC... and follow the instructions. If you've no fedora experience, if you can't think of any reason not to just accept the defaults. It may not be 'best' but it'll be OK as a build.
If your BIOS is so old it won't allow boot-from-CD it may not be up to running fedora 3... and you'll need to get a bootable diskette that lets you run the Fedora installer off the CD by hand. Have a look on the web for diskette sized linux systems.
2007-01-28 22:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Put the install disc in the drive.
2. Start the PC.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Or alternatively run a LiveCD version (as previously suggested) but this has obvious drawbacks in comparison to an installed distro.
2007-01-28 22:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Make sure that your BIOS setting point 1st boot device sets to CD rom, and harddrive as a second device.
2. Put 1st CD in drive, turn on or restart your PC,
3. Follow the instruction
2007-01-28 22:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by oohay_member_directory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change your bios so that it boots cd. you can then boot up the fedora cd and start the installation process.
2007-01-28 22:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't.
It runs straight off disc
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2007-01-28 22:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by Steivan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋