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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 Index.
Microcore may be installed in a similar way to Tiny Core, but with the following modifications.
Use microcore.gz instead of tinycore.gz
Use the microcore.gz file instead of the tinycore.gz file.
In the bootloader, replace tinycore.gz with microcore.gz. If you use the installer, this should be done automatically.
Install Additional Extensions
Install the following additional extensions:
Xlibs.tcz
Xprogs.tcz
Xvesa.tcz
flwm_topside.tcz
wbar.tcz
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 /tce/onboot.lst with a text editor.
Set up like this, Microcore will run the same as Tiny Core.
Try a Different Setup
You may also try a different setup.
For example, you may install a window manager other than flwm_topside.tcz.
There are many other things which can be done with Microcore. It is up to you.
Using Commands
Microcore can be run without a graphical interface. When run that way, you can perform tasks using commands in the terminal. Following are examples.
Run the Installer
To run the installer, open the terminal and type
sudo tc-install.sh
Install Applications
To install an application, and put it in On Boot, use
tce-load -wi app_name.tcz
To install an application, and put it in On Demand, use
tce-load -wo app_name.tcz
To download an application to the /tce/optional directory, but not put it in On Boot or On Demand, use
tce-load -w app_name.tcz
App Browser
To search for applications, use
ab search_term
or
ab
and you will be prompted to enter a search term.
Select an application to install.
Press q.
You will then have a number of options.
To install it, and put it in On Boot, press i.
To install it, and put it in On Demand, press o.
Start an Application
To start an application that is not loaded, use
tce-run app_name
Load an Application
To load an application, use
tce-load -i app_name
or
tce-load -is app_name
You can then start the application from the menu or wbar.
