Documentation-Tabletop computers - Revision history

Gippgig: updated To update the software

2020-02-23T07:27:02Z

updated To update the software

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:27, 23 February 2020
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	If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off		If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off

	To update the software - Feb. 21, 2020:		To update the software - Feb. 23, 2020:
	U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update		U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update
	U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password		U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password
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	U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade		U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade
	U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y		U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y
	U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks what you would like to do about it (keep your currently-installed version is preselected) enter		U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks what you would like to do about it (keep your currently-installed version is preselected) note the file name and enter
	U.8 If the terminal states that xdm must be stooped before the upgrade & If you want to interrupt the upgrade now and continue later, please answer No to the question below. <Ok> (<Ok> should be preselected) enter		U.8 If the terminal states that xdm must be stooped before the upgrade & If you want to interrupt the upgrade now and continue later, please answer No to the question below. <Ok> (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.9 If the terminal asks Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter		U.9 If the terminal asks Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter
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	U.12 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter		U.12 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.13 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now		U.13 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now
	U.14 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) after logging in ~~stop here~~		U.14 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) after logging in skip steps U.15-U.18
	U.15 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.15 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel
	U.16 sudo shutdown -r now		U.16 sudo shutdown -r now
	U.17 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.17 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel
	U.18 sudo shutdown -r now		U.18 sudo shutdown -r now
			U.19 In a MATE terminal enter: emacs -nw update.txt
			U.20 Enter or change the date of the update
			U.21 Enter or change the list of files that weren't updated because they had been modified (see step U.7)
			U.22 Type Ctrl x Ctrl s Ctrl x Ctrl c

	To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:		To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:

Gippgig: minor change to updating

2020-02-21T05:57:19Z

minor change to updating

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	U.12 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter		U.12 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.13 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now		U.13 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now
	U.14 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) stop here		U.14 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) after logging in stop here
	U.15 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.15 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel
	U.16 sudo shutdown -r now		U.16 sudo shutdown -r now

Gippgig: updated To update the software

2020-02-21T05:55:00Z

updated To update the software

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:55, 21 February 2020
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	If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off		If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off

	To update the software - Feb. 20, 2020:		To update the software - Feb. 21, 2020:
	U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update		U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update
	U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password		U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password
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	U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade		U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade
	U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y		U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y
	U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks ~~whether~~ to ~~replace the modified~~ version ~~(No should be~~ preselected ~~as the default~~) enter		U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks what you would like to do about it (keep your currently-installed version is preselected) enter
	U.8 ~~When~~ the terminal states that xdm must be stooped before the upgrade & If you want to interrupt the upgrade now and continue later, please answer No to the question below. <Ok> (<Ok> should be preselected) enter		U.8 If the terminal states that xdm must be stooped before the upgrade & If you want to interrupt the upgrade now and continue later, please answer No to the question below. <Ok> (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.9 At Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter		U.9 If the terminal asks Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter
	U.10 If the terminal states Display manager must be restarted manually... (<Ok> should be preselected) enter		U.10 If the terminal states Display manager must be restarted manually... (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.11 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab		U.11 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab

Gippgig: improved To update the software

2020-02-20T22:23:43Z

improved To update the software

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:23, 20 February 2020
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	If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off		If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off

	To update the software - Feb. 18, 2020:		To update the software - Feb. 20, 2020:
	U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update		U.1 In a MATE terminal (see To use the computer for general use (Linux) above) enter: sudo apt update
	U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password		U.2 If the terminal displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password
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	U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y		U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y
	U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks whether to replace the modified version (No should be preselected as the default) enter		U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks whether to replace the modified version (No should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.8 If the ~~terminal asks~~ Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter		U.8 When the terminal states that xdm must be stooped before the upgrade & If you want to interrupt the upgrade now and continue later, please answer No to the question below. <Ok> (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.9 If the terminal states Display manager must be restarted manually... (<Ok> should be preselected) enter		U.9 At Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter
	U.10 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab		U.10 If the terminal states Display manager must be restarted manually... (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.11 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter		U.11 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab
	U.12 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now		U.12 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.13 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) stop here		U.13 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now
	U.14 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.14 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) stop here
	U.15 sudo shutdown -r now		U.15 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel
	U.16 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.16 sudo shutdown -r now
	U.17 sudo shutdown -r now		U.17 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel
			U.18 sudo shutdown -r now

	To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:		To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:

Gippgig: Update additions

2020-02-18T08:03:06Z

Update additions

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	U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade		U.5 enter: sudo apt full-upgrade
	U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y		U.6 When the terminal states how much additional disk space will be used and asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n] enter: y
	U.7 If the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks whether to replace the modified version (No should be preselected as the default) enter		U.7 If at any point the terminal states that a file has been modified and asks whether to replace the modified version (No should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.8 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab		U.8 If the terminal asks Do you want to upgrade glibc now? <Yes> <No> (Yes should be preselected) enter
	U.9 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter		U.9 If the terminal states Display manager must be restarted manually... (<Ok> should be preselected) enter
	U.10 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now		U.10 If the terminal states The grub boot loader was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present, ... & asks for GRUB install devices: enter space (selects first) down arrow space (selects second too) tab
	U.11 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) stop here		U.11 If the terminal asks for any other input (an option should be preselected as the default) enter
	U.12 enter: sudo apt-get purge ~~xserver-xorg-video-intel~~		U.12 When the update is finished enter: sudo shutdown -r now
	~~U.13 sudo shutdown -r now~~		U.13 If the graphical display (not just a text display like the terminal) reappears (it takes a while) stop here
	~~U.14 sudo apt-get install~~ xserver-xorg-video-intel		U.14 enter: sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel
	U.15 sudo shutdown -r now		U.15 sudo shutdown -r now
			U.16 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-intel
			U.17 sudo shutdown -r now

	To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:		To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:

Gippgig: To update th software

2020-02-18T07:49:54Z

To update th software

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 S.3 To speed things up click on Shut Down at bottom right of new window
 If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off
 To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:

Gippgig: rename

2020-01-14T02:57:06Z

rename

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 M.34 Type Ctrl x Ctrl s Ctrl x Ctrl c (always hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the following letter)
 M.35 Enter minicom
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Gippgig: fix dates

2019-12-26T22:07:34Z

fix dates

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:07, 26 December 2019
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	enter: means to type the characters that follow the space after : & then press Enter		enter: means to type the characters that follow the space after : & then press Enter

	To use a tabletop computer (should be stored on the Tabletop Computer cart to the right of the laser cutter; make sure there is a USB drive glued into the back) - Dec. 23, 2019:		To use a tabletop computer (should be stored on the Tabletop Computer cart to the right of the laser cutter; make sure there is a USB drive glued into the back) - Dec. 26, 2019:
	C.1 Plug the round connector of a tabletop computer power supply (19-20V; they should be on the cart next to the computers) into the hole at the left of the back of the computer.		C.1 Plug the round connector of a tabletop computer power supply (19-20V; they should be on the cart next to the computers) into the hole at the left of the back of the computer.
	C.2 Plug the power supply into an outlet that has power.		C.2 Plug the power supply into an outlet that has power.
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	If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off		If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off

	To install minicom - Dec. 26, 2019:		To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:
	M.1 If a MATE Terminal is already displayed then skip steps M.2-M.4		M.1 If a MATE Terminal is already displayed then skip steps M.2-M.4
	M.2 Click on Applications at top left		M.2 Click on Applications at top left

Gippgig: minor change

2019-12-26T22:05:58Z

minor change

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	Using the tabletop computers		Using the tabletop computers
	~~Definitions:~~		Terms - move over means to use the touch pad to move the arrow on the screen to the described position
	move over means to use the touch pad to move the arrow on the screen to the described position
	click on means to move the arrow to the described position & then press either click button		click on means to move the arrow to the described position & then press either click button
	type means to type what is described		type means to type what is described
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	C.3 Slide the silver latch at the front of the computer to the right & open the computer.		C.3 Slide the silver latch at the front of the computer to the right & open the computer.
	C.4 Push the power button in the right end of the hinge (3 green lights should briefly come on at the center back of the computer, then the left one should come back on & stay on)		C.4 Push the power button in the right end of the hinge (3 green lights should briefly come on at the center back of the computer, then the left one should come back on & stay on)
	C.4 If the display states Strike the F1 key to continue press F1 (at left of back)		C.4 If the display states Strike the F1 key to continue then press F1 (at left of back)
	C.5 At Login: (it takes a long time to appear) enter: hacdc		C.5 At Login: (it takes a long time to appear) enter: hacdc
	C.6 At Password: enter standard password		C.6 At Password: enter standard password
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	If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off		If the computer isn't responding at all hold down the power button in the right end of the hinge until it shuts off

	To install minicom - Dec. 23, 2019:		To install minicom - Dec. 26, 2019:
	M.1 If a MATE Terminal is already displayed skip steps M.2-M.4		M.1 If a MATE Terminal is already displayed then skip steps M.2-M.4
	M.2 Click on Applications at top left		M.2 Click on Applications at top left
	M.3 Move over System Tools		M.3 Move over System Tools
	M.4 Click on MATE Terminal		M.4 Click on MATE Terminal
	M.5 Enter: sudo apt install minicom		M.5 Enter: sudo apt install minicom
	M.6 If the screen displays [sudo] password for hacdc: enter standard password		M.6 If the screen displays [sudo] password for hacdc: then enter standard password
	M.7 If the display asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n]: enter: y		M.7 If the display asks Do you want to continue? [Y/n]: then enter: y
	M.8 When hacdc@XXXXXXX:~$ (where XXXXXXX is the computer name) appears (it takes a while) enter: sudo minicom -s		M.8 When hacdc@XXXXXXX:~$ (where XXXXXXX is the computer name) appears (it takes a while) enter: sudo minicom -s
	M.9 Press down arrow twice to move highlighted line down to: Serial port setup		M.9 Press down arrow twice to move highlighted line down to: Serial port setup

Gippgig: minor fix - minicom

2019-12-23T23:51:45Z

minor fix - minicom

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:51, 23 December 2019
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	M.32 emacs -nw installed.txt		M.32 emacs -nw installed.txt
	M.33 Add minicom (in alphabetical order if a list already exists)		M.33 Add minicom (in alphabetical order if a list already exists)
	M.34 Type Ctrl X Ctrl S Ctrl X Ctrl C		M.34 Type Ctrl x Ctrl s Ctrl x Ctrl c (always hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the following letter)
	M.35 Enter minicom		M.35 Enter minicom
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