Chapter 3 Installing a Language Version

This chapter provides information about installing a language version of the GNOME 2.0 desktop.

• Disk Space Requirements

• Location of the Download Packages

• Unpacking the Installer

• Installing the Language Version

• Languages Supported

• Types of Localized Desktop Installation With the Install Wizard

• Approximate Installation Times for a Localized Version of the Desktop

• Installing a Localized Desktop With the Install Wizard

• Installing a Localized Desktop With a Jumpstart Script

• Uninstalling Localization Messages and Help Files

• Solaris Upgrade Considerations for Localized Desktops

Disk Space Requirements

Disk space requirements per language version of the desktop are as follows:

Each language version therefore requires free disk space of 200 MB for installation.

Location of the Download Packages

You can find the localization download packages at the following location: http://wwws.sun.com/software/star/gnome

Unpacking the Installer

Use the same process to unpack the language version installer, as for the English-language installer. For further information, see To Unpack the Installer

Installing the Language Version

Use the same process to install the language version of the desktop, as for the English-language version. For further information, see Chapter 2, Installing the Desktop.

Languages Supported

You can download the following language versions of the GNOME 2.0 desktop user interface:

The language versions available for manuals related to the GNOME 2.0 desktop are as follows:

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment Accessibility Guide

  English only.

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment Installation Guide

  Same language versions as for the Online Help.

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment Release Notes

  Same language versions as for the Online Help.

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment System Administration Guide

  Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment Troubleshooting Guide

  Same language versions as for the Online Help.

• GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment User Guide

  Same language versions as for the Online Help.

Types of Localized Desktop Installation With the Install Wizard

The Install Wizard provides the following types of installation for localized versions of the desktop:

Approximate Installation Times for a Localized Version of the Desktop

Installation times vary depending on the locale. Typical installation times are as follows:

Installing a Localized Desktop With the Install Wizard

Use the same process to install a localized version of the desktop, as for the English-language desktop. For further information, see Installing the Desktop With the Install Wizard

Installing a Localized Desktop With a Jumpstart Script

You can use the Jumpstart scripts described in Installing the Desktop With a Jumpstart Script to install localization files of a localized version of the desktop.

The Jumpstart scripts install all localization messages and Help files included in the tarball. Refer to Disk Space Requirements for the required disk space.

Uninstalling Localization Messages and Help Files

Use the same process to uninstall localization messages and Help files, as for uninstalling the desktop. For further information, see Uninstalling the Desktop

Solaris Upgrade Considerations for Localized Desktops

The localization message files and Help packages for each Solaris operating environment have specific dependencies on the GNOME 2.0 desktop. Perform the following steps to upgrade your system to another Solaris operating environment:

• Uninstall the Solaris GNOME 2.0 localization messages and Help packages.

• Uninstall the GNOME 2.0 desktop.

• Upgrade your system to the required Solaris operating environment.

• Use the Install Wizard to reinstall the GNOME 2.0 desktop.

• Install the GNOME 2.0 localization message and help packages for the new operating environment.

See also Solaris Upgrade Considerations.