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MPC7500:
You don't need to update the Firmware. If you want to update, it's pretty easy. Even as a non-programmer.
What is the problem with the installer of Debian? I installed several distributions. Almost all worked without a problem. Debain, too.
https://wiki.raptorcs.com/wiki/Operating_System_Compatibility_List
About glamour etc.: You only have to create a file and C&P a few chars. That's it.
In the meantime, it would be good to collect some Linux experience before buying a BB.
Linux is different from Windows or Mac. You cannot install Linux and expect a MacOS. Linux will remain Linux.
If you are looking for support, IRC is very helpful. There are mostly developers there, but everyone is very helpful.
But what is really basic is the will to educate yourself and the ability to use Google search properly.
If this will is not brought along, then it will be very difficult. Because as I said, Linux will never become MacOS.
I had MacOS before my BB and the beginning was really hard.
But maybe you're right and some things are changed in two years. I have no objection ;)
Borley:
--- Quote from: eagle on December 22, 2019, 03:50:17 am ---
_Do debian graphical installer work ootb? I’ve heard it has issues
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The graphical installer is not available on the ppc64le build, in my experience. The good news is that the basic installer (uses whiptail to simulate a "GUI", I believe) is nearly identical to navigate, just use your Tab key instead of a mouse cursor.
FlyingBlackbird:
--- Quote from: eagle on December 22, 2019, 03:50:17 am ---_Do debian graphical installer work ootb? I’ve heard it has issues
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Install via a Fedora Server 31 DVD burned from the ISO file.
Fedora has a nice graphical installer (with mouse support ;-) and works very stable on my Blackbird: https://wiki.raptorcs.com/wiki/User:FlyingBlackbird
eagle:
--- Quote from: MPC7500 on January 29, 2020, 01:25:30 pm ---You don't need to update the Firmware. If you want to update, it's pretty easy. Even as a non-programmer.
What is the problem with the installer of Debian? I installed several distributions. Almost all worked without a problem. Debain, too.
https://wiki.raptorcs.com/wiki/Operating_System_Compatibility_List
About glamour etc.: You only have to create a file and C&P a few chars. That's it.
In the meantime, it would be good to collect some Linux experience before buying a BB.
Linux is different from Windows or Mac. You cannot install Linux and expect a MacOS. Linux will remain Linux.
If you are looking for support, IRC is very helpful. There are mostly developers there, but everyone is very helpful.
But what is really basic is the will to educate yourself and the ability to use Google search properly.
If this will is not brought along, then it will be very difficult. Because as I said, Linux will never become MacOS.
I had MacOS before my BB and the beginning was really hard.
But maybe you're right and some things are changed in two years. I have no objection ;)
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Thanks for your reply
Updating firmware is important to keep up to date the system for security issue.
Could you please explain the easy way to update the firmware? Because what i've read in the wiki do not sound really user friendly
MPC7500:
Yes. It's written on the Wiki. If you're looking for a one-click solution. There isn't one.
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