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===== Choosing an Installation Platform ===== | ===== Choosing an Installation Platform ===== |
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VuFind can run in a lot of different environments, as you have probably noticed from the long list of installation notes on the [[start|documentation page]]. The two most common platforms are Windows and Linux. | VuFind can run in a lot of different environments, as you have probably noticed from the long list of installation notes on the [[:start|documentation page]]. The two most common platforms are Windows and Linux. |
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==== Windows ==== | ==== Windows ==== |
Disadvantages: | Disadvantages: |
* Just as Windows' advantage is familiarity, Linux's disadvantage is unfamiliarity; you will have to learn some new things if you are not already familiar with it. | * Just as Windows' advantage is familiarity, Linux's disadvantage is unfamiliarity; you will have to learn some new things if you are not already familiar with it. |
* There are a lot of different versions (often called "flavors") of Linux out there. Different groups of developers bundle different programs together and release them under different names. This can be a bit confusing at first, and choosing the best flavor for your needs is beyond the scope of this document. We currently have detailed instructions on several flavors; our [[installation_ubuntu|Ubuntu notes]] will probably have you up and running the fastest, but [[installation_fedora|Fedora]] isn't too much harder. Notes for other flavors may be added eventually. | * There are a lot of different versions (often called "flavors") of Linux out there. Different groups of developers bundle different programs together and release them under different names. This can be a bit confusing at first, and choosing the best flavor for your needs is beyond the scope of this document. We currently have detailed instructions on several flavors; our [[:installation_ubuntu|Ubuntu notes]] will probably have you up and running the fastest, but [[:installation_fedora|Fedora]] isn't too much harder. Notes for other flavors may be added eventually. |
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===== Next Steps ===== | ===== Next Steps ===== |
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If you've decided on a platform for installation, go back to the [[installation|installation page]] and click on the instructions for the desired operating system. These should guide you through the process of installing the software and importing your data. | If you've decided on a platform for installation, go back to the [[:installation|installation page]] and click on the instructions for the desired operating system. These should guide you through the process of installing the software and importing your data. |
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Still not sure what to do? Having trouble with installation? Visit the [[http://vufind.org/support.php|support page]]. The VuFind community is always happy to help new members along. | Still not sure what to do? Having trouble with installation? Visit the [[http://vufind.org/support.php|support page]]. The VuFind community is always happy to help new members along. |