redox

First Redox ISO Release

This is a test release to see if the new live disk works correctly on a number of different machines. The correct file to download is livedisk.iso.

Information

• Using a virtual machine like VirtualBox or QEMU is recommended but not required.
• It is recommended to give the VM at least 1024 MB of memory. No disk space is required.
• If you want to install to a USB stick, please use isohybrid. Future releases will do this automatically.
• The display will be set to 1024x768. This is intentional, to avoid errors with mode setting. Selection of the resolution will be available in future releases.
• Use the F1, F2, F3, and F4 keys to select a virtual screen. F1 is the debug console, F2 and F3 are virtual terminals, and F4 is the orbital GUI
• The only supported network cards are the Intel 8254x and RTL8169. The Intel 8254x is available in VirtualBox and in QEMU.

What to Test

• Please try the GUI, and typical Unix commands in the terminal emulator.
• Networking may be available if you have a supported card and are using DHCP. The browser is incomplete and not expected to support most sites.
• Any unexpected behavior should be reported, particularly any crashes or halts.

Where to Talk

• Please report any issues discovered, however big or small here: https://github.com/redox-os/redox/issues
• Our website is here: https://redox-os.org. We post news there from time to time.
• We have a forum here that you may use to talk about Redox: https://discourse.redox-os.org/
• We have a subreddit here: https://reddit.com/r/redox/
• We have an IRC at irc.mozilla.org #redox
• For email inquiries, including invites to the developer chat, email [email protected]

Example VirtualBox Configuration

General:
OS: Other/Unknown (64-bit)

System:
Base Memory: 1024MB or more
Acceleration: VT-x/AMD-V, Nested Paging, PAE/NX, KVM Paravirtualization
Chipset: ICH9
Pointing Device: PS/2 Mouse
Extended Features: Enable I/O APIC

Display:
Video Memory: 32MB
Remote Desktop Server: Disabled
Video Capture: Disabled

Storage:
Controller: SATA
SATA Port 0: [Optical Drive] with the LiveCD ISO file

Audio:
Host Driver: DirectSound (on Windows), PulseAudio (on Linux), ??? (on MacOS)
Controller: ICH AC97

Network:
Adapter 1: Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop (NAT) (82540EM)

USB:
Disabled

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