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Coconut at 10:09, 4 October 2009

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	This time, we are using a modified version of Kubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope).		This time, we are using a modified version of Kubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope).

	* ~~KDE4~~ with a shiny new colour scheme, so it resembles Windows.		* KDE 4.3.1 with a shiny new colour scheme, so it resembles Windows.
	* All software is up to date (as of ~~''insert date here once finalised''~~).		* All software is up to date (as of 4th October 2009).
	* Mozilla Firefox with Flash.		* Mozilla Firefox with Flash.
	* Usual media codecs (support for MP3, DVD playback etc.)		* Usual media codecs (support for MP3, DVD playback etc.)
	* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.		* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.
	* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.		* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.
	* Comes with a ~~complete~~ user manual.		* Comes with a short but handy user manual.

	=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===		=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===

Coconut at 12:29, 28 September 2009

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	* All software is up to date (as of ''insert date here once finalised'').		* All software is up to date (as of ''insert date here once finalised'').
	* Mozilla Firefox with Flash.		* Mozilla Firefox with Flash.
			* Usual media codecs (support for MP3, DVD playback etc.)
	* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.		* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.
	* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.		* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.

Coconut at 15:59, 23 September 2009

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	* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.		* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.
	* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.		* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.
			* Comes with a complete user manual.

	=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===		=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===

Coconut at 15:58, 23 September 2009

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	<div style="background:#f3f3f3; padding:0.2em 0.4em 0.2em 0.4em;">		<div style="background:#f3f3f3; padding:0.2em 0.4em 0.2em 0.4em;">
	This is a wiki page for all things related to the RedBrick Ubuntu release. If you have used this then you're encouraged to contribute - you can edit and add to these pages just by logging in with your ~~redbrick~~ username and password.		This is a wiki page for all things related to the RedBrick Ubuntu release. If you have used this then you're encouraged to contribute - you can edit and add to these pages just by logging in with your RedBrick username and password.
	</div>		</div>

			== 2009 version ==

	~~==What's on the CD==~~		This time, we are using a modified version of Kubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope).

	===Linux===		* KDE4 with a shiny new colour scheme, so it resembles Windows.
			* All software is up to date (as of ''insert date here once finalised'').
			* Mozilla Firefox with Flash.
			* Desktop has been tweaked, including a new wallpaper and quick "Connect to RedBrick" icon.
			* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar.

			=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===

			The DVD image will be available online once it has been released. The Windows Java installer is still available here: http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/java-installer.exe

			== 2008 version ==

			=== Linux ===

	The CD is a modified version of the Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) live CD. The main modifications are:		The CD is a modified version of the Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) live CD. The main modifications are:
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	* OpenJDK 6 is included on this disk, as well as all the libraries used in first year java. These will be added to the default classpath.		* OpenJDK 6 is included on this disk, as well as all the libraries used in first year java. These will be added to the default classpath.

	===Windows===		=== Windows ===

	When ran in windows the disk contains the sun java 6 installer, with modifications for first year java, as has been distributed by RedBrick in previous years. For instructions about how to use this installer see [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/ www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/]		When ran in windows the disk contains the sun java 6 installer, with modifications for first year java, as has been distributed by RedBrick in previous years. For instructions about how to use this installer see [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/ www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/]
	You can also download the windows installer on it's own from this page.		You can also download the windows installer on it's own from this page.

			=== Couldn't get a copy of the CD ===
	==Couldn't get a copy of the CD==

	The disk is avaliable as a 1.1GB dvd image from [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/downloads/ubuntu-redbrick-8.04.1-desktop-i386.iso www.redbrick.dcu.ie/downloads]. For instructions about how to burn the image see [[Redbrick_Ubuntu_Burning\|Burning the RedBrick Ubuntu image]].		The disk is avaliable as a 1.1GB dvd image from [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/downloads/ubuntu-redbrick-8.04.1-desktop-i386.iso www.redbrick.dcu.ie/downloads]. For instructions about how to burn the image see [[Redbrick_Ubuntu_Burning\|Burning the RedBrick Ubuntu image]].
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	You can also download the windows java installer without linux [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/java-installer.exe here]. This is less than 100mb, and should download much faster.		You can also download the windows java installer without linux [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~receive/java/java-installer.exe here]. This is less than 100mb, and should download much faster.


	==How to use the CD==		==How to use the CD==

Werdz: /* Partitioning */

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Partitioning

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	On the off chance that you don't want Windows (or any of the documents or files created on windows) on your PC at all anymore, you can just delete all the existing partitions and let Ubuntu do it's own thing.		On the off chance that you don't want Windows (or any of the documents or files created on windows) on your PC at all anymore, you can just delete all the existing partitions and let Ubuntu do it's own thing.

			'''Partitioning is risky business, due mainly to the risk of data loss. If you have any questions, or you are not certain about any elements of it, please ask for help by asking in IRC, emailing helpdesk, or asking one of us in person at a tutorial.'''

	==But, I already have Linux installed==		==But, I already have Linux installed==

Werdz: /* How to use the CD */

2008-10-09T13:02:34Z

How to use the CD

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	A hard disk on a PC needs to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning partitioned] before any operating system can be run on it. This means that the OS must lay claim to an area of hard disk space before it can be used. On most laptops, windows has created partitions taking up the entire disk.		A hard disk on a PC needs to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning partitioned] before any operating system can be run on it. This means that the OS must lay claim to an area of hard disk space before it can be used. On most laptops, windows has created partitions taking up the entire disk.

	To work around this, the Ubuntu installer includes a tool to resize the existing Windows partitions to make space for it's own one. ~~However~~, to use this, you need some unused space inside the Windows partition. There is also an element of risk with the resize operation (if the partition contains unforeseen errors, or if there's a power cut during install, data may be lost), so '''back up your Windows documents and files before letting the installer do this'''. (I'~~ll add more information on this later~~. I'~~m getting food~~.)		To work around this, the Ubuntu installer includes a tool to resize the existing Windows partitions to make space for it's own one. When asked about partitioning, select the "Manual" option. To use this, you need some unused space inside the Windows partition. There is also an element of risk with the resize operation (if the partition contains unforeseen errors, or if there's a power cut during install, data may be lost), so '''back up your Windows documents and files before letting the installer do this'''.

			Additionally, if windows has created four or more partitions (as is the case with some Acer laptops, and possibly others), you may need to delete one to make it possible for Ubuntu to create it's own one. This limitation is due to the way PCs were designed way back in the 80s. If you want to delete a Windows partition, just make sure it's not the one containing the C: drive (you can usually tell by the size of each one), and copy files from it to another windows partition before proceeding.

			On the off chance that you don't want Windows (or any of the documents or files created on windows) on your PC at all anymore, you can just delete all the existing partitions and let Ubuntu do it's own thing.

	==But, I already have Linux installed==		==But, I already have Linux installed==

Werdz at 12:08, 9 October 2008

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	'''Warning:''' The live CD is designed to be used without making any changes to your computer's hard drive, however it also comes with an option to permanently install ubuntu to your hard drive. This installation will involve making extra room on your hard drive for the installation, and should not be attempted without backing up all your important files and porn to an external drive or cd beforehand.		'''Warning:''' The live CD is designed to be used without making any changes to your computer's hard drive, however it also comes with an option to permanently install ubuntu to your hard drive. This installation will involve making extra room on your hard drive for the installation, and should not be attempted without backing up all your important files and porn to an external drive or cd beforehand.

			===Partitioning===

			''This doesn't all apply to Apple Mac computers, as they use a newer, more advanced hard disk layout system and boot system.''

			A hard disk on a PC needs to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning partitioned] before any operating system can be run on it. This means that the OS must lay claim to an area of hard disk space before it can be used. On most laptops, windows has created partitions taking up the entire disk.

			To work around this, the Ubuntu installer includes a tool to resize the existing Windows partitions to make space for it's own one. However, to use this, you need some unused space inside the Windows partition. There is also an element of risk with the resize operation (if the partition contains unforeseen errors, or if there's a power cut during install, data may be lost), so '''back up your Windows documents and files before letting the installer do this'''. (I'll add more information on this later. I'm getting food.)

	==But, I already have Linux installed==		==But, I already have Linux installed==

Receive at 01:33, 6 October 2008

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	If you already have Linux installed then the live cd won't be of much use to you. To make the same changes to your linux installation read [[RedBrick_Ubuntu_DIY\|How to set up java on your own linux]]		If you already have Linux installed then the live cd won't be of much use to you. To make the same changes to your linux installation read [[RedBrick_Ubuntu_DIY\|How to set up java on your own linux]]


			==How to get more help/information==

			The main reason we chose ubuntu to build our live cd is it's reputation for being friendly to new users. In particluar the [http://ubuntuforums.org/ ubuntu forums] are very active and friendly towards new users. If you have a question about the java additions to the cd, you can also ask the [[Helpdesk]]

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Receive at 00:56, 6 October 2008

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