25-8-2017


"AUDIOLINUX" REVIEW  part 2
Installing AudioLinux

by Maarten van Druten


 

This is part 2 of a series of articles were I will clarify the many possibilities of “AudioLinux”

In part 1 I explained how the open source community works, and what the benefits are
of an open source audiophile operating system.
Today in part 2 I will explain how you can install “AudioLinux” the easy way.
You don’t need any Linux command prompt experience, just read and follow the manual that I have made for you


Installing "AudioLinux" the easy way :-)


Before running to the shop and buying an expensive linear power supply and Audiophile and
an Audiophile PCI express USB 3.0 host interface card
first try AudioLinux on an old unused PC that you have laying around.
Don’t create e-waste is one important aspect of the open source community.
If your old PC still works good why spend extra money when it’s not needed?
First try "AudioLinux" on a old PC, and don’t create to much unnecessary e-waste.



Later if you really like “AudioLinux” you can always upgrade to an 100% passive cooled
ultra fast, Audiophile grade computer, but I will discus that later on my website.
Now we first going to install “AudioLinux” so that we can explore it, learn how it works
and optimize it.

So clean your old pc, replace the original hard-disk for an faster SSD card
and check if the old pc is still working.


Does it work? Great!
Then you can buy one license of AudioLinux (29 euro) on this website:
http://www.tophifi.it/html/paypal/index.html

After some time Piero of “AudioLinux” will sent you a link with your user name and password,
and a link were you can download your image of “AudioLinux”

Make sure that you have enough space free on your hard-disk, because the image is big (16 Gb)
After downloading, extract the “audiolinux.image.gz” file so that you have an un-compresed “audiolinux.img” file.
Copy this image file to a USB memory key or CF card (place in a external USB CF card reader)
I used a 32 Gb CF card, and this card was more then big enough for the “AudioLinux” 16 Gb image file.
Are you ready to install? ok here we go...
 



Installing “AudioLinux”
(Alternative way with GUI)

By Maarten van Druten
Version 1.0 – 6 September 2017


Disclaimer:
THIS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR ITS
CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGE.


Advice:

First try installing “AudioLinux” on a old PC, that doesn't contain any data.
So that you can test the software before buying a new PC.
Always first backup all your data (on external hard-disk) before following the steps
in this guide.
I am not responsible for any data loss by following the steps in this guide.

Prerequisites:

Intel x64 compatible PC (i7 preferred)
8 Gb memory (16 Gb or more preferred)
1 x SSD (Solid State Drive) for the “AudioLinux” operating system (minimal 60 Gb)
DVD ROM disc drive
Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS Live installation DVD (*)
Buy an Audiolinux image with support for €29,00 EUR
http://www.tophifi.it/html/paypal/index.html
32 Gb memory stick (or CF card in USB card-reader) were you can place the “AudioLinux” image file
(extract the img.gz file so it's not compressed)

(*) Download here:
releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ubuntu-14.04.5-desktop-amd64.iso
and burn this image to DVD, so that you have a bootable Ubuntu installation Live CD.

Short description of the steps:
- boot Ubuntu from the Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS installation Live DVD
- With the “Disks” tool, select the “AudioLinux” image file and restore it to the SSD

Finish ;-)

Make sure that you have all the prerequisites ready before beginning with these steps:

Step 1)

Place the Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS installation Live DVD in the DVD ROM disc drive
and turn on the PC.
Press F10 to get into “boot menu” of your PC's BIOS, and select “boot from CD/DVD”
Follow the installation steps, but don't install Ubuntu just select “try Ubuntu”
after some time you will see the Ubuntu desktop on your screen
The following application has to be installed “Gparted”
Press this icon to start “Ubuntu Software Center”


Type in the “Ubuntu Software Center” search window
Gparted


 

And install the software, if your password is asked, type the password
you filled in during the installation process.

Step 2)



Go to the top left corner, click on the icon, and type “disk” then click on the icon “Disks”
Then select in the left plane, the hard-disk were you want to install “AudioLinux” on
Then press on the top right icon:

and select the option “ Restore Disk Image”

Step 3)

Then click on the small orange folder icon, and select the “AudioLinux” image that is on your
32Gb USB memory stick Select “Open”

Then you will get a warning, that the AudioLinux image is smaller then your SSD.
This is not a problem because we are going to resize your SSD later.

Select: “Start Restoring...

You will get a last warning that all of your data on the SSD will be deleted
If you want to install AudioLinux on the SSD press “Restore

Type your password, and press “Authenticate

The “AudioLinux” image is now going to be written to the SSD

This can take some time (approx 15 min)



After some time you “AudioLinux” SSD is almost ready
In the image above you can see that there is still a lot of free storage space unused

Step 4)

Start the application “Gparted”


 

Type your password

Select “Fix”

Important!
Make sure that you select the right SSD in “Gparted”


Note: In this example the “AudioLinux” SSD is mounted at: /dev/sdb
Because I have multiple hard-disks/SSD's in my computer.
In your case the path could be different, this is not a problem,
just select the SSD were you have installed “AudioLinux”

Then select the partition that you want to extend

Then press on the orange “arrow icon” labeled: “Resize/Move the selected partition”

When the “Resize/Move” windows pops up...



Place your mouse on the right arrow and drag it all the way to the right



Then press on the “Resize/Move” button

Then press the green check icon in the top menu

to confirm



Press “Apply



Finished!
Now you reboot your computer (remove the Ubuntu installation DVD) and explore “AudioLinux”

 

You also can download this installation manual in PDF here:

"AudioLinux - Alternative Installation Guide"



If you have any questions feel free to ask your questions in one of the forums
:

https://www.computeraudiophile.com

https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=pcaudio&m=145705


 

TO BE CONTINUED...


Maarten van Druten (Audio Dandy)



                           


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