Upgrading to SolusOS 1.1

Posted on Jun 3, 2012 in Tutorials

In this quick guide we’ll show you how to update from SolusOS 1.0 to 1.1 Updating the packages sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get dist-upgrade Installing the new kernel It is important the commands are followed in this sequence, so that drivers may be rebuilt sudo apt-get install solusos-headers-3.3.6 sudo apt-get install linux-image-3.3.6-solusos Avoiding networking...

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Upgrading RC2 to Final (AMD64)

Posted on May 29, 2012 in Tutorials

In RC2 some critical bugs existed.. You can fix these bugs as shown below: Preparation Firstly we need to prepare ourselves for the update. This will pull in the new kernel package too with extra WiFi and NFS support. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade Missing Loopback Interface This affects most networking services, including the Firewall. Please open the...

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Upgrade RC1 to RC2 (AMD64)

Posted on May 24, 2012 in Tutorials

In RC1 some critical bugs existed which meant requiring a follow up RC. You can fix these bugs as shown below: Preparation Firstly we need to prepare ourselves for the update: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade Drivers not installing To build drivers on SolusOS, be they graphics drivers or virtualbox modules, you will need to ensure you have a complete kernel headers package....

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Managing Software

Posted on Mar 4, 2012 in Tutorials

Using the Add/Remove Software application Simply select a section to browse, and click the package of your choice. Once your happy, just select the checkbox, and hit ‘Apply’. You will be prompted for your user password, as installing or removing software should only be done by one in an administrative capacity. Once you have done this, your packages will begin to download and install...

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