======Project: debian Desktop install======

This project is for HPC fundamentals and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the tutor session which is about 3 hours.  Thomas Hakes is helping me with this project
=====Objectives=====
For this project I wanted to learn how to set up a BSD desktop

=====Prerequisites=====
In order to successfully accomplish/perform this project, the listed resources/experiences need to be consulted/achieved:

  *for this project we needed a computer desktop, keyboard, mouse, internet connection
=====Background=====
For this project I am going to learn how to install a desktop for linux, this will enable to have a base computer to complete more projects with this machine

=====Scope=====
This project is pretty straight forward and hope to just accomplish the knowledge of setting up a linux desktop
=====Attributes=====
I just would like to know all of the features that go along with setting up a desktop for linux and hope to have this be a base for future projects
=====Procedure=====
These were the steps taken to complete this project

the computer that was used was an Dell Optiplex GX620 duel adapter for the video 
the specs:
1 gig ram
160GB sata HD harddrive
Intel Pentium D processor
used a duel adapter for the video

Steps:
install linux using PXE network boot
go into the system bios using f2 at startup
move cursor to the onboard devices and select it/ then integrated NIC/ then make sure you enable boot with PXE
press Ctrl/alt/delete to reboot the system
hit f12 upon startup to go into the boot menu (make sure you are connected to the network)
then choose onboard network controller

In the lair boot menu 
first make sure you know the kind of processor that you are using
then choose either 64 bit AMD or 32 bit 1386 (we chose 32 bit 1386)
then click Debian/1386 netboot
then install squeeze/stable
then select desired language, country and keymap
then configure the network
then install the grub boot loader
the choose continue
choose a hostname and domain name of your choice
then select debian mirror country- scroll to the top and choose enter info manually
enter host name- mirrorand hit enter
mirror debian archive/ debian then hit enter
on select proxy screen leave blank and hit enter
enter root password iinfo and user account info of your choosing
then enter desired time zone
select partition- fat 32(windows)
then select use guided- use entire disk
then select the harddrive to partition
next select the partitioning scheme- All files in one partition
select finish partitioning and click yes to save changes to disk
once the harddrive is completely partitioned, choose to take survey or not
then select software to install then hit continue and you are done!!!
Matt you were just schooled on installation and thankyou for coming to the show HAHAHAHA!!!!!
=====Code=====
Upon completion of the project, if there is an applicable collection of created code, place a copy of your finished code within <nowiki><code> </code></nowiki> blocks here.

<code c>
/*
 * hello.c - A sample "Hello, World!" program
 * 
 * written by NAME for COURSE on DATE
 *
 * compile with:
 *   gcc -o hello hello.c
 *
 * execute with:
 *   ./hello
 */

#include <stdio.h>

int main()
{
    printf("Hello, World!\n");    // Output message to STDOUT
    return(0);
}
</code>

=====Execution=====
Again, if there is associated code with the project, and you haven't already indicated how to run it, provide a sample run of your code:

<cli>
lab46:~/src/cprog$ ./hello
Hello, World!
lab46:~/src/cprog$ 
</cli>

=====Reflection=====
This was pretty straight forward and I enjoyed learing how to install a linux machine!
=====References=====
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