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Prototype2009: Install CD
From The EvoGrid: The Evolution Technology Grid
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Installing to Hardware
- Download Install CD image https://sourceforge.net/projects/evogrid/files/evogrid-debian-install-cd.iso/download
- Using CD Burning software, choose "Burn Image to Disk" option
- Burn to CD
- Insert CD into machine
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Installing to VM
The simulation currently runs within a 128MB VM. However, as future simulations may require more memory, we recommend 256MB.
- Download VMWare Player (this requires free registration with VMWare) or other VM product.
- Download Install CD image https://sourceforge.net/projects/evogrid/files/evogrid-debian-install-cd.iso/download
- Create new VM
- When prompted for installation media, choose the Install CD image
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General Instructions
- Boot to CD
- Install (Press Enter)
- Select Language (Press Enter)
- Select Country (Press Enter)
- Select Keymap (Press Enter)
- Select evogrid-simulator ( Press Space, NOT Enter )
- Continue (Press Enter)
- Enter hostname (Computer name) (default of "debian" is fine, or change if desired) (Press Enter)
- Enter Domain Name (Network name) (default of "localdomain" is fine, or change if desired) (Press Enter)
- Select time zone (Press Enter)
- Confirm disk format (Press Left, Press Enter)
- Enter root password (Choose & enter password - Only used by you, Press Enter)
- Re-enter root password (Enter password, Press Enter)
- Choose Debian mirror country (Press Enter)
- Choose Debian mirror (Press Enter)
- Choose HTTP Proxy (Press Enter)
- Participate in package usage survey - No (Press Enter)
System will reboot
At this point, system can be left running unmonitored.
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Instructions specific to DigitalSpace clients
For machines that are set up on the same LAN as the Simulation Manager, the default configuration will not work. If you are not Bruce Damer, this does not apply to you.
- Login as root (password was specified during installation)
- nano /etc/evogrid.conf
- Change
base_url=http://sm.evogrid.org:8088/index.php
to
base_url=http://192.168.0.66/index.php
- WriteOut (Ctrl-O)
- Log out (Ctrl-D)

