From 64b1015e1769506284cc9f4e55568ed7e48024e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Smith Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2021 22:12:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Reduce Windows confusion in renamed 'Installation medium preparation' section --- .../installation-guide.md | 32 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md index 55d7e2cc..6dd2e1f0 100644 --- a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md +++ b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md @@ -63,9 +63,11 @@ Advanced tab, you might find them under the Security tab. OS needs to be able to manage the hardware directly. -### Copying the ISO onto the installation medium +### Installation medium preparation -Start by [downloading](/downloads/) a Qubes ISO. +Pick the most secure existing computer and OS you have available for +downloading and copying the Qubes ISO onto the installation medium. +[Download](/downloads/) a Qubes ISO. -If you choose to use a USB drive, copy the ISO onto the USB device, e.g. using -`dd`: +#### Linux ISO to USB + +On Linux, if you choose to use a USB drive, copy the ISO onto the USB device, +e.g. using `dd`: ``` $ sudo dd if=Qubes-RX-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdY status=progress bs=1048576 && sync @@ -107,29 +111,25 @@ and change `/dev/sdY` to the correct target device e.g., `/dev/sdc`). Make sure to write to the entire device (e.g., `/dev/sdc`) rather than just a single partition (e.g., `/dev/sdc1`). -On Windows, you can use the [Rufus](https://rufus.akeo.ie/) tool to write the -ISO to a USB key. MediaTest is not recommended. Be sure to select "DD image" -mode (*after* selecting the Qubes ISO): +#### Windows ISO to USB - +On Windows, you can use the [Rufus](https://rufus.akeo.ie/) tool to write the +ISO to a USB key. Be sure to select "Write in DD Image mode" *after* selecting +the Qubes ISO: ![Rufus menu](/attachment/doc/rufus-menu.png) ![Rufus DD image mode](/attachment/doc/rufus-dd-image-mode.png) -If you are an advanced user, and you would like to customize your installation, -please see [custom installation](/doc/custom-install/). Otherwise, follow the -instructions below. - ## Installation This section will demonstrate a simple installation using mostly default settings. +If you are an advanced user, and you would like to customize your installation, +please see [custom installation](/doc/custom-install/). Otherwise, follow the +instructions below. + ### Getting to the boot screen Just after you power on your machine, make the Qubes OS medium available to the From cc8155ff9fb7bb314022fdd921b57ef5ac203a19 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Smith Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:30:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] Undo change to 'Copying the ISO' header, not worth the broken links --- user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md index 6dd2e1f0..cc68bd87 100644 --- a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md +++ b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Advanced tab, you might find them under the Security tab. OS needs to be able to manage the hardware directly. -### Installation medium preparation +### Copying the ISO onto the installation medium Pick the most secure existing computer and OS you have available for downloading and copying the Qubes ISO onto the installation medium. From 40557873132d03d668f68db336c07b04c97c57e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Smith Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2021 22:35:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Add clarification based on PR #1174 feedback --- .../installation-guide.md | 15 +++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md index e3d3e3a3..a4497de3 100644 --- a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md +++ b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md @@ -84,7 +84,9 @@ downloading and copying the Qubes ISO onto the installation medium. Once the ISO has been verified as authentic, you should copy it onto the installation medium of your choice, such as a dual-layer DVD, a Blu-ray disc, or a USB drive. The size of each Qubes ISO is available on the -[downloads](/downloads/) page by hovering over the download button. +[downloads](/downloads/) page by hovering over the download button. The +instructions below assume you've chosen a USB drive as your medium... you'll +need to adapt these instructions if you choose a different medium. Once the ISO has been verified as authentic, you should copy it onto the -installation medium of your choice, such as a dual-layer DVD, a Blu-ray disc, -or a USB drive. The size of each Qubes ISO is available on the +installation medium of your choice, such as a USB drive, dual-layer DVD, +or Blu-ray disc. The size of each Qubes ISO is available on the [downloads](/downloads/) page by hovering over the download button. The -instructions below assume you've chosen a USB drive as your medium... you'll -need to adapt these instructions if you choose a different medium. +instructions below assume you've chosen a USB drive as your medium. If you've +chosen a different medium, please adapt the instructions accordingly.