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Probably for most people interested about getting a copy of DebianEdu / Skolelinuxthe the fastest way will be to download it from the Internet and burn it to a cd, dvd or usb memory stick.<<BR>> Probably for most people interested about getting a copy of DebianEdu / Skolelinux the fastest way will be to download it from the Internet and burn it to a cd, dvd or usb memory stick.<<BR>>
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First of all, you have to understand the formats under which the distribution is distributed. They vary in size and have a few differences, so clear doubts before you start downloading anything<<BR>> First of all, you need to know under which formats the isos are distributed. There are different options that vary in size and have a few differences between them, so lets clear any doubt before you start downloading anything.<<BR>>
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==== Netinstal CD ====
It fits a regular CD, so it is the iso than will download faster. It is composed of a minimal set of tools and downloads the rest of the distribution from the Internet. So, when you use it to install, you MUST have Internet conection.<<BR>>
==== What is a net install CD? ====
It fits a regular CD, so this iso is the one that will download faster. It is composed of a minimal set of tools that once booted downloads the rest of necessary packages from the Internet so, when installing you will need an Internet connection. Additionally it allows you to choose between many graphical environments during the installation process (see DebianEdu/FirstInstallation page for a detailed explanation)<<BR>>
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==== USB ====
It takes more than 4.4 GB, so it will fit only on usb memory stick that fits size or a double layer dvd. This iso will take a bit more to download as it is a full installation than can be installed offline, so internet
==== What is an USB stick image? ====
It takes more than 4.4 GB, so it will fit only on large usb memory sticks or double layer dvd's. This iso will take longer to download as it is a full offline installation than can be installed without requiring an Internet connection. Eventually it only ships with kde graphical desktop, so different graphical desktops will need to be installed after installation.<<BR>>
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So, when you use it to install, you MUST have Internet conection.<<BR>> '''BEWARE!!!''' if you administrate a DebianEdu network it is '''STRONGLY ENCOURAGED''' that you keep a dvd burned copy near you. Repositories are reliable and will almost never fail but even though, if you are responsible about maintaining a system up and running this can be a real life saver when worst situations arise.<<BR>>
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==== Source DVD ==== ==== What is a source DVD? ====
This iso contains any source code from any present software in the distribution. It is intended for developing purposes and is valuable if you want to adapt any software to your particular and specific needs.<<BR>>
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==== Via http ====
The current '''stable version''' of Debian Edu / Skolelinux for production on any of its forms can be downloaded at:
Now you know the what, lets see decide where to find it and how to download it.
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[[http://www.skolelinux.org/downloads]]. ==== From Skolelinux ====
The current '''stable version''' of DebianEdu / Skolelinux for production on any of its forms can be downloaded at:
[[http://www.skolelinux.org/downloads]]
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==== Via ftp ====
Alternatively you can surf the skolelinux ftp at:
http://ftp.skolelinux.org/
==== From Skolelinux archive ====
Alternatively you can take a look at the skolelinux archive to get different versions at:
[[http://ftp.skolelinux.org/]]
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If you already have a version of Skolelinux and want to download the latest version, you can and should use rsync. rsync finds which chunks of the file that have been modified and downloads only those. It's faster and saves our bandwith. If you already have a version of Skolelinux and want to download the latest, you can and should use rsync because it finds what chunks of the file have been modified and only downloads those. For that reason, it's faster and helps us saving bandwidth.
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Alternate download sites to the above:
If you are having problems accessing the main site, you can check the following mirrors:

Get a stable copy for production environtments

From the Internet

Probably for most people interested about getting a copy of DebianEdu / Skolelinux the fastest way will be to download it from the Internet and burn it to a cd, dvd or usb memory stick.

Choose an ISO

First of all, you need to know under which formats the isos are distributed. There are different options that vary in size and have a few differences between them, so lets clear any doubt before you start downloading anything.

What is a net install CD?

It fits a regular CD, so this iso is the one that will download faster. It is composed of a minimal set of tools that once booted downloads the rest of necessary packages from the Internet so, when installing you will need an Internet connection. Additionally it allows you to choose between many graphical environments during the installation process (see ?DebianEdu/FirstInstallation page for a detailed explanation)

What is an USB stick image?

It takes more than 4.4 GB, so it will fit only on large usb memory sticks or double layer dvd's. This iso will take longer to download as it is a full offline installation than can be installed without requiring an Internet connection. Eventually it only ships with kde graphical desktop, so different graphical desktops will need to be installed after installation.

BEWARE!!! if you administrate a DebianEdu network it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that you keep a dvd burned copy near you. Repositories are reliable and will almost never fail but even though, if you are responsible about maintaining a system up and running this can be a real life saver when worst situations arise.

What is a source DVD?

This iso contains any source code from any present software in the distribution. It is intended for developing purposes and is valuable if you want to adapt any software to your particular and specific needs.

Download an ISO

Now you know the what, lets see decide where to find it and how to download it.

From Skolelinux

The current stable version of DebianEdu / Skolelinux for production on any of its forms can be downloaded at: http://www.skolelinux.org/downloads

From Skolelinux archive

Alternatively you can take a look at the skolelinux archive to get different versions at: http://ftp.skolelinux.org/

Via rsync

If you already have a version of Skolelinux and want to download the latest, you can and should use rsync because it finds what chunks of the file have been modified and only downloads those. For that reason, it's faster and helps us saving bandwidth. The following command updates your ISO-image, where filename.iso is the name of the existing file on your disk:

From a mirror

If you are having problems accessing the main site, you can check the following mirrors:



Verify checksums

Using Windows

Using Gnome

Using KDE

Burn an ISO

Using Windows

Using Gnome

Using KDE

Order from a vendor

Get an unstable copy for testing purposes

We are always working on what will become our next stable release. To be able to test these images we build new images several times a day (if any of our developers changes any of the content). You can help us by testing images on a spare PC or in a virtual setup. Any help is appreciated. :) Please note that these images are intended for testing only. Do not use these for production unless you know what you are doing!

Via ftp

Via Rsync