This chapter provides information about what you need to do before you
install the Java Desktop System Release 3
on Linux
systems.
To complete the installation you require the following:
A PC meeting the following specifications:
|
Recommended |
Minimum |
---|---|---|
Processor | Pentium III, compatible PC 600 MHz |
Pentium II, compatible PC 266 MHz |
Hard Disk |
6 GB |
4 GB |
RAM |
384 MB |
256 MB |
Display Resolution |
1024 x 768 |
800 x 600 |
Java Desktop System Release 3 supports users upgrading from Java Desktop System 2003 and Java Desktop System Release 2 systems with 128 MB of RAM. However, we strongly recommend that you upgrade your systems to 256 MB of RAM for performance reasons.
The PC must be set up to boot directly from the installation CD. The process of booting from the CD varies between systems. Consult the documentation provided with your PC if you have any difficulty with booting directly from the installation CD.
You need to provide the following information for your PC:
Username
Network configuration information
Disk partition information
ISP configuration information
Allow at least 45 minutes for the installation. If your system appears to hang during the installation procedure, do not interrupt the installation process.
You can create a dual boot on your PC during the installation of the Java Desktop System.
Most factory-installed Windows installations take up all the space on
your hard disk, leaving no space for installing Linux. Therefore, the Java Desktop System
installation configurator (Configurator
) creates a partition where you can install the
Linux operating system.
Every operating system has a specific type of file system, and other
operating systems often cannot read from these file systems. The Configurator
can read the FAT32 file system that is used by
Windows.
Since Linux needs to have specific partitions and Windows does not have
the ability to resize partitions, the Configurator
checks your hard disk and proposes an appropriate partition setup.
You can also create a specific custom partition in the event that
your existing Windows supports an NTFS file system. The Configurator
does not enable you to resize your partition in this case and
proposes to replace your existing partition. However, you can use third-party
partition applications to resize your partitions if you want to retain your
Windows partition.
If you intend to create a dual boot system, consider the following:
Back up any files that you want to keep on to a CD.
Determine if your Windows installation uses a FAT 32 file system.