If the project uses sha1sum to verify its ISO images, you can test your
downloaded images with the sha1sum command, as follows:
$ sha1sum FC-6-i386-DVD.iso
6722f95b97e5118fa26bafa5b9f622cc7d49530c FC-6-i386-DVD.iso
Once you have verified the sha1sum or md5sum of the CD or DVD, as long as you got the image
from a reliable site, you should be ready to burn the CD or DVD.
With your Linux distribution in hand, use commands such as cdrecord or k3b to burn your
CD or DVD images to disk. Instructions for installing the distributions from the CD or DVD can be
found in individual chapters devoted to each distribution (Chapters 8??“19). Before you proceed,
however, some information is useful for nearly every Linux system you are installing.
Exploring Common Installation Topics
Before you begin installing your Linux distribution of choice, there is some general Linux information
you should understand. Reading over this information might help you avoid problems or keep
you from getting stuck when you install Linux.
Knowing Your Computer Hardware
Every Linux will not run on every computer. When installing Linux, most people use a Pentium-class
PC. There are Linux systems that are compiled to run on other hardware, such as Mac PowerPCs
or AMD 64-bit computers.
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