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installation:notes [2015/12/08 18:47] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from installation_readme to installation:notes demiankatzinstallation:notes [2015/12/08 19:01] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation demiankatz
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 ===== Choosing an Installation Platform ===== ===== Choosing an Installation Platform =====
  
-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.
  
 ==== Windows ==== ==== Windows ====
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 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 [[legacy:installation:fedora|Fedora]] isn't too much harder.  Notes for other flavors may be added eventually.
  
 ===== Next Steps ===== ===== Next Steps =====
  
-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.
  
 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.
installation/notes.txt · Last modified: 2022/12/08 12:38 by demiankatz