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{{Admon/important|Boot-up Issues (Fedora16)|If for some reason, the Fedora16 Installation DVD does not boot:
:* Restart the computer, and '''press the function key F10 to specify the device to boot''' (eg. DVD drive). '''If the user is prompted for a password, simply press ENTER''' (without typing any password).
:* '''You will need to perform this technique to ensure that Fedora boots from the hard drive (in future labs)'''.
:* If you have tried this technique, and the Fedora Installation DVD does not boot, you may have to reburn another Fedora Installation DVD.|
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<li value="5">Note the time at the beginning of your installation.</li> <li>When the Fedora16 Installation DVD boots, it will prompt the user to test the media (i.e. DVD) for integrity. Since time is limited for installation in the lab, select '''SKIP'''. On the other hand, if the install did not work, then you can test out the integrity of the DVD in the computer lab during your spare time.</li>
<li>Select the default language ('''English''') in the next install screen, and click '''Next'''.</li>
<li>Select the default '''keyboard layout''' and '''Basic Storage Devices''' in the following installation screens.</li>
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<livalue="13">You will be prompted to confirm the options that you have chosen prior to performing the DVD install. If you are not certain, you can "Go Back". As soon as you are satisfied with your selections, then click "Write Changes to Disk.</li> <li>Record briefly in your lab logbook what activity occurs during this installation process.</li> <li>Select in the next screen the '''Graphical Desktop''' applications, and in the additional repositories section (at the bottom) make certain to select the default for the additional repository items. '''"Fedora 16 -x86_64 - Updates"''', then proceed.</li> <li>Add in your lab logbook a brief description of the term "software repository" and what its major purpose serves (what you think it does). We will not add any existing repositories since we are not currently connected to the Internet. Therefore, we will customize the repositories later.</li> <li>Proceed with the installation. This may take some time. Record in your lab log-book the general steps in the installation process (displayed in the dialog box).</li>
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