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| - | ====== Install Microcore ====== | ||
| - | New users may find it easier install Tinycore, and become familiar with Tinycore before installing Microcore. For installation guides, 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]] | ||
