Revision as of 21:51, 6 June 2008

Here you will find several HOWTOs concerning specific software of hardware parts. If you think, you have anything useful to contribute then please go ahead and add whatever you deem necessary.

Installation HOWTOs

Installation without a CD

• No CD handy to install Lunar Linux? Don't despair! We've got it all covered. Read on!

Installation without a network connection

• This HOWTO covers how to install Lunar Linux without a decent network connection available. Its tricky .. yet, possible.

Install Lunar Linux on a software RAID

• You want to install Lunar Linux directly on a software RAID created at install time? Go ahead and read the instructions.

Module HOWTOs

XOrg 7 Installation guide

• This guide covers all the quirks you will have to go through when upgrading from XOrg 6.x to XOrg 7.x. Also worth reading when you're installing XOrg7 on a new installation.

Installing the ATI binary driver

• This guide covers everything you need to know in order to install the ATI "fglrx" binary driver.

Software HOWTOs

AIGLX Guide

• How do you enable AIGLX XOrg acceleration inside XOrg7? This HOWTO shows the path. It also covers the installation of Beryl, a window manager that makes use of the AIGLX support.

Hardware HOWTOs

USB Camera HOWTO

• This HOWTO explains how to connect and make use of your USB powered digital camera.

Other HOWTOs

Bootloader options for handling /dev devices

• This article explains how you can manipulate the way Lunar Linux handles devices at boot time using your favorite bootloader.