diff --git a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/bootable-usb.rst b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/bootable-usb.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 6ce2a285..00000000 --- a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/bootable-usb.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,76 +0,0 @@ -.. _bootable-usb: - -Creating a bootable USB to install the OS -########################################## - -Here's how to create a USB drive that initiates the process for -:ref:`clear-host`. Alternatively, you can test the -OS by :ref:`kvm`. - - -What you need -============= - -* A USB stick, formatted as ``ext4``. Remember that the process of - flashing data to a USB completely deletes the contents of the - drive; as always, run ``dd`` with caution. -* A Clear Linux* OS for Intel® Architecture image; the most current - release versions can be found at the following link: - `https://download.clearlinux.org/image `_ -* Older versions can be found on our `downloads page`_. - - -Download and checksum -===================== - -:: - - $ wget https://download.clearlinux.org/image/clear-[release_number]-installer.img.xz - $ sha512sum clear-[release_number]-installer.img.xz - - -Confirm the mount point on the USB drive -======================================== - -Using ``$ lsblk`` is helpful to show the block-level devices; -a USB drive usually shows up under ``/sdb`` or ``/sdc`` (almost never -under ``/sda``), and should indicate disk space approximately the -size of the USB drive:: - - $ lsblk /dev/sdb - NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT - ?? sdb 8:16 1 14.9G 0 - ?? sdb1 8:17 1 14.9G 0 part - -Make sure the drive isn't already mounted. The easiest way is with -``umount`` or - -:: - - # df - - -Flash the image to the USB -========================== - -Flash the image with the following command. This may need to be done as root or with sudo:: - - # xzcat clear-[release_number]-installer.img.xz | dd of=/dev/sdb - - -Wait for the final confirmation -=============================== - -This example shows ``clear-9130-installer.img.xz`` flashed to a 16GB -USB drive mounted on ``/sdb``. - -.. image:: ./figures/confirmation-screen.png - :align: center - :alt: confirmation - -Success! Your USB stick is now ready to boot and initiate the process for -:ref:`clear-host`. - - - -.. _downloads page: https://download.clearlinux.org diff --git a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/clear-host.rst b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/clear-host.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 86c8ca76..00000000 --- a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/clear-host.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,32 +0,0 @@ -.. _clear-host: - -Installing the OS as host -######################### - -Running Clear Linux\* OS for Intel® Architecture natively on a system is -easy with the installer image. To get started you'll need the following: - -* A USB stick flashed with the `installer image`_. For instructions on how - to do this, see :ref:`bootable-usb`. -* A host machine running :ref:`supported-hardware`. -* Network access via DHCP. - -Installing Clear Linux OS for Intel Architecture to a target system -=================================================================== - -#. Configure the BIOS; this may involve changing the priority of the boot - device to boot from USB port first. -#. Insert the USB device that is flashed with the - `installer image`_ into the target system, then reboot. -#. The installer user interface will appear. Once all appropriate - configuration options have been chosen, the installer will install the OS. - -The entire installation should take no more than a few minutes. - -For feedback on installation or other topics, please feel free to write in to -our `mailing list`_. - -Note: You can also try :ref:`kvm`. - -.. _installer image: http://download.clearlinux.org/image -.. _mailing list: https://lists.clearlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/dev diff --git a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/getting-started.rst b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/getting-started.rst index 590ea51d..d84abaf7 100644 --- a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/getting-started.rst +++ b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/getting-started.rst @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ Getting started ############### +There are a number of options available for downloading and running Clear +Linux\* OS for Intel® Architecture. You can install |CL| under Virtual +Machines or containers, on Bare metal, or by way of Live image. + .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 2 - installation-options - supported-hardware - bootable-usb - clear-host kernels - - + supported-hardware + installation-options \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/installation-options.rst b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/installation-options.rst index c58adf9b..de8eb8f9 100644 --- a/source/clear-linux/getting-started/installation-options.rst +++ b/source/clear-linux/getting-started/installation-options.rst @@ -3,8 +3,7 @@ Installation options #################### -There are a number of options available for downloading and running Clear -Linux\* OS for Intel® Architecture. You can check your system hardware +You can check your system hardware capabilities against the list of :ref:`supported processors `; alternatively, download and run the `clear-linux-check-config`_ script to check the hardware