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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 | 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. | ||
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== 2009 version == | |||
This time, we are using a modified version of Kubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope). | |||
===Linux=== | * KDE 4.3.1 with a shiny new colour scheme, so it resembles Windows. | ||
* All software is up to date (as of 4th October 2009). | |||
* 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. | |||
* Java is installed with Console.class, robotworld.jar and graphics.jar. | |||
* Comes with a short but handy user manual. | |||
=== 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== | ||
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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== | ||