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| - | ====== Install Microcore ====== | ||
| - | New users learning this for the first time may find it easier install Tiny Core first, and become familiar with Tiny Core before installing Microcore. For information on various ways to install Tiny Core, see the [[start|Index]]. | ||
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| - | Microcore may be installed in a similar way to Tiny Core, but with the following modifications. | ||
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| - | ==== Use microcore.gz instead of tinycore.gz ==== | ||
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| - | Use the microcore.gz file instead of the tinycore.gz file. | ||
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| - | In the bootloader, replace tinycore.gz with microcore.gz. If you use the installer, this should be done automatically. | ||
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| - | ==== Install Additional Extensions ==== | ||
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| - | Install the following additional extensions: | ||
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| - | Xlibs.tcz | ||
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| - | Xprogs.tcz | ||
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| - | Xvesa.tcz | ||
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| - | flwm_topside.tcz | ||
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| - | wbar.tcz | ||
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| - | These extensions need to be in On Boot. If you are installing Microcore without being connected to the Internet, you may need to list them in / | ||
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| - | Set up using these extensions, Microcore will run the same as Tiny Core. | ||
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| - | ==== Try a Different Setup ==== | ||
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| - | You may also try a different setup. | ||
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| - | For example, you may install a window manager other than flwm_topside.tcz. | ||
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| - | There are many other things which can be done with Microcore. It is up to you. | ||
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| - | ==== Using Commands ==== | ||
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| - | Microcore can be run without a graphical interface. When run that way, you can perform tasks using commands in the terminal. Following are examples. | ||
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| - | * [[app browser|App Browser]] | ||
| - | * [[backup commands|Backup and Restore]] | ||
| - | * [[install app commands|Install Applications Using Commands]] | ||
| - | * [[installer|Run the Installer]] | ||
| - | * [[mirror|Select Mirror]] | ||
| - | * [[shutdown|Shutdown and Restart]] | ||
| - | * [[load app commands|Start or Load Applications]] | ||
| - | * [[System Information]] | ||
| - | * [[update apps|Update Applications]] | ||
