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Prepack index
beerstein:
sorry for asking this question - but I do not know what a "prepack" is?
Is it something like an extension?
What is the difference between an extension and a prepack?
Is there an example for, when do I need a prepack?
Thank you so much for help.
Guy:
--- Quote ---What is the difference between an extension and a prepack?
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In the past, to install Tiny Core, it was necessary to install a number of extensions. To make is simple these extensions have all been combined into one prepack, so you only need to download and install one thing. The prepack may also include the script used for installation.
The same thing with wireless internet. The extensions needed for wireless internet have been included into one prepack.
At the present time, you have two options, you can install all of the extensions, like you did in the past, or you can install just the prepack. It is up to you.
If you use the prepack, it goes in the tce directory, not /tce/optional.
To load a prepack, restart the computer.
roberts:
One would only need a prepack if they are experiencing difficulty with inital network setup.
Because some users have such initial network issues they will be unable to perform an installation via the official Tiny Core installation program.
Therefore if you have difficulties in the initial network setup you will benefit from a prepack.
If you already have internet access then you can ignore prepacks.
Prepacks can be used with current releases of Tiny Core as stated in the announcement.
Starting with v3.7 additional options will be available.
Again, if you already have net access you will not need a prepack.
Guy:
--- Quote ---Please post specific Wiki links here. I then will update webpage.
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There are a number of different pages about installation. I suggest putting a link to this page.
http://wiki.tinycorelinux.net/wiki:install
Where relevant, these pages have info about the prepacks. I have included both options - prepacks or extensions. Some pages don't have info about the prepacks.
It seems when 3.7 comes out, these pages will need updating again.
tinypoodle:
--- Quote from: Guy on May 13, 2011, 09:40:23 PM ---The same thing with wireless internet. The extensions needed for wireless internet have been included into one prepack.
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Same for wired ethernet (firmware).
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