From d4a310e25bfc35c935047717344c734c63d66de8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "A. Wilcox" Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 07:51:06 -0600 Subject: Install: Flesh out actual requirements --- src/install/2_req.xml | 71 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 61 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) (limited to 'src') diff --git a/src/install/2_req.xml b/src/install/2_req.xml index d290cdc..dd2949f 100644 --- a/src/install/2_req.xml +++ b/src/install/2_req.xml @@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ On a Macintosh, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu, and then choose System Report or More Info.
- Processor Type/Speed + Processor type and speed Intel x86 (32-bit) - You will need at least a Pentium or Celeron compatible CPU, with MMX extensions. + You will need at least a Pentium or Celeron compatible CPU, with MMX extensions. This includes most AMD (K5+), Transmeta, VIA, and other x86-compatible CPUs. - A processor speed of at least 500 MHz is highly recommended for running interactive desktop applications; lower speed may be usable in text-only or server modes. + A processor speed of at least 500 MHz is highly recommended for running interactive desktop applications; lower speed may be usable in text-only or server modes. Intel x86_64 (64-bit) @@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ PowerPC (32-bit) - You will need at least a G3 or later CPU. + You will need at least a G3 or later CPU. The 603 CPU is not supported by this version of Adélie Linux. - A processor speed of at least 600 MHz is highly recommended for running interactive desktop applications, but all G3 and G4 CPUs are supported. + A processor speed of at least 600 MHz is highly recommended for running interactive desktop applications, but all G3 and G4 CPUs are supported. AltiVec/VMX is not required to run Adélie; however, software titles are increasingly taking advantage of processors with these extensions. @@ -33,10 +33,61 @@ All 64-bit ARM processors are supported by the Adélie Linux system; however, some SoCs may need a custom kernel. For more information, see the AArch64 HCL.
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- Hardware - At least 384 MB RAM is required for the Standard installation of Adélie Linux, and at least 512 MB RAM is highly recommended if you plan to run larger applications like Firefox and Thunderbird. At least 40 MB RAM is required to install the server version of Adélie Linux. - WarningUsing less than 40 MB RAM may cause lock ups or crashes during package installation. - At least 3 GB of disk space is required for a full desktop installation of Adélie Linux. The base, text-only installation of Adélie Linux requires about 300 MB of disk space, not counting additional packages and your data. It is recommended that you have at least 1 GB of disk space for most server roles. +
+ Memory and disk space + Memory and disk space requirements depend on the edition of Adélie Linux you wish to use. + + Minimum and recommended memory and disk space + + + + + + + + + + + + + Text-Only + Compact + Standard + Full + + + MinimumRecommended + MinimumRecommended + MinimumRecommended + MinimumRecommended + + + + + Memory + 64 MB + 96 MB + 192 MB + 256 MB + 384 MB + 1 GB + 512 MB + 2 GB + + + Disk space + 350 MB + 512 MB + 1.5 GB + 2 GB + 4 GB + 6 GB + 6 GB + 10 GB + + + +
+ WarningUsing less than 96 MB RAM may cause lock ups or crashes during package installation. For systems with less than 96 MB RAM, it is highly recommended that you use the HorizonScript Executor in Target Mode on a computer with more than 96 MB RAM. For more information, see the section on Target Mode.
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