diff --git a/docs/User-Guide_Getting-Started.md b/docs/User-Guide_Getting-Started.md index 5eccedd6..e803f60e 100644 --- a/docs/User-Guide_Getting-Started.md +++ b/docs/User-Guide_Getting-Started.md @@ -1,18 +1,20 @@ -# Prerequisites for NEW users +# Prerequisites for new users Please, make sure you have: + - a proper power supply according to the board manufacturer requirements (basic usage example: 5V/2A with DC Jack barrel OR thick USB cable) - a reliable SD card (see below "How to prepare a SD card?") # What to download? -Each board is fully supported with up to **four basic system** options: - -- Debian Wheezy, Jessie, Ubuntu Trusty, Xenial +For each board we usually provide: -Some boards also have a desktop version Debian Jessie. +- CLI Debian Jessie +- CLI and desktop Ubuntu Xenial -# Legacy or Vanilla? +Some boards have different options due to their hardware specialities - router or IOT boards. + +# Legacy or mainline? Both kernels, where exists, are stable and production ready, but you should use them for different purpuses since their basic support differ: @@ -87,37 +89,12 @@ and change the autologin user. # How to update? -If you are upgrading **to version 5.20** you need to execute those commands: - apt-get update apt-get upgrade - apt-get install -f - apt-get upgrade - apt-get autoremove -y - -Upgrades from 5.20 will go just with: - - apt-get update - apt-get upgrade - - - **Update process can take hours in case of using cheap SD card and/or under heavy load.** -This will not only update distribution packages (Debian/Ubuntu) but also updates Armbian kernel, u-boot and board support package if available. So if you've seen in the list of updated packages the names _u-boot_ or _linux_ the following command is required for changes to take effect: - - reboot - -# How to add users? - -To create a normal user do this: - - adduser MyNewUsername - -Put user to sudo group: - - usermod -aG sudo MyNewUsername +If kernels was upgraded during this process, you will be prompted to reboot at next login. # How to install to eMMC, NAND, SATA & USB? @@ -154,6 +131,8 @@ On Allwinner devices after switching to boot from NAND or eMMC clearing the boot # How to connect to wireless? +Required condition: a board with onboard or supported 3rd party wireless adapter on USB + If you know what is your wireless SSID: nmtui-connect SSID