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The SAPO system history

SAPO is a set of powerful applications oriented to the CARTA 's implementation (transform artistic creation to technical drawing), designs blond curtains, lace , etc. ... These products are manufactured by the German company Karl Mayer 's textile machinery or in ancient looms leavers.
The SAPO system was originally created for HP's workstations with HP-UX operating system, because they were more powerful than any PC on the market. The personal computing progress make PC getting faster and cheaper, and became more interesting to migrate the code to the new and primitive Linux running on personal computers.

We choose Redhat distribution because was free and had a lot of similarities with directories and config files structure with HP-UX. Redhat became a commercial product, so we move to another open source alternative to maintain and improve the stability and security. This distribution isCentOS, which did not have the latest versions of software that other distributions derived from Redhat have like Fedora, but instead have a better stability .

We kept the maximum appearance with the idea to ​​avoid user adaptation to different environments that haven't used. For this reason, we install a linux compatible HP-UX workstations desktop called CDE, but now we are working to migrate SAPO system to any modern desktops integrated with current Linux versions like Gnome, or KDE, to improve the user experience and comfort as much as possible without losing security and stability.

SAPO system installation's notes

• Currently is needed to install SAPO on PCs, laptops and desktops, where you can install a CentOS Linux operating system. The recommended version up to date is CentOS 5.x, because the old CDE desktop is incompatible with the latest version (CentOS 6 when writing this manual).
• During the operating system installation, hard drive's data could be erased so you should have a backup of your existing user data.
• The setup editor used in this manual is vi. This file editor is very powerful, but not recommended if you don't have previous experience. In this case, there are other editors more intuitive like nano'.
• Remember that edit config files is critical and extremely delicate operation that can make the system won't boot properly.
• A new system installation have 4 stages:

1. Installing the Linux operating system 'CentOS 5.x'.
2. Installing the CDE desktop.
3. Installing the SAPO design system.
4. Installing additional applications.

Installation

Linux Operating System

Linux CentOS 5.x operating system installation

The installation Iso images can be downloaded from the CentOS's official website:
http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/i386 /

The 32-bit Linux version (i386) ensures compatibility with SAPO system. This manual explains the graphical installation mode.

1. Boot with the CentOS 5.x installation CD-ROM.



2. If you boot from the netinstall CD_ROM version
Will be necessary an internet connection available and a few preliminary steps make with a wizard running in text mode:

If the CD-ROM isn't the netinstall version, go to step:Start the installation wizard.

1. Language selection
This language will be used during installation, but also determine the default options such as language, keyboard, time zone, etc..



2. keyboard selection



3. Installation Method

This specifies how to access the installation files.

To get the official version from the CentOS 's webpage, select HTTP.



4. network configuration
For default network configuration use the DHCP (automatic) option. However, Network parameters can be manually configured here but this setting is only used to access the installer's files and will be necesary to configure the final network during the setup process.



5. Location of installation files



Parameters to get the official version.
Site Name:	mirror.centos.org
Directory of files:	/centos-5/5.8/os/i386

6. Completing the netinstall process
Finally, it will download the installation wizard will start automatically

This process can take about 5 minutes.





3. Start installation wizard.



4. Language selection.

This screen does not appear if the language has been selected.

This language will be used during installation, but also will be installed by default in the operating system and determine the default options (keyboard, time zone, etc).



5. keyboard selection.

This screen does not appear if the keyboard has been selected.




6. installation type selection.

This screen only displays if any CentOS operating system is installed.




7. disk partitions.

The management of partitions on a disk can cause the loss of data.

Select manual partitioning (create custom layout) whether if it is a new installation or a reinstallation where already have an existing partition table. Manual partitioning will have the absolute control over the entire process.




1. Partition Manager

Using LVM partitions is not recommended, to avoid alocating the information betwen different physical disks.




2. To create a partition use the New button.

If you will like to edit an existing partition, Select it first and then use the Editbutton

Creating a regular partition	Creating a swap partition



3. Choose size, type and where to mount the partitions.

option to format the partition is available only if the partition previously existed. In this case, 'VERY It's not format the partition that contains the user data (/home in the example) Formating a partition containing user data (/home in the example) IS NOT RECOMMENDED because you will loss all the information on it.

TABLE PARTITION DISK RECOMMENDED BY A 250 Gb / dev / sda

Partition	Installation	Partition Type	Size	Size Options	Primary Partition	Format	Background
/Dev/sda1	/boot	ext3	200 Mb	Size Fixed	YES	YES	System Boot Partition operating
/Dev/sda2	/		50 to 100 Gb				main operating system partition
/Dev/sda3	/home		All the free space available	Complete all the available free space	NO	NO	User's data partition
/Dev/sda4	N / A	SWAP	Same as installed memory	Size Fixed	NO	YES	Swap partition



8. Installing the GRUB boot loader (GRUB boot loader).
Leave the values ​​displayed by default.



9. Network setup
For default network configuration use the DHCP (automatic) option. However, network parameters can be manually configured here.



10. Time Settings.

The UTC indicates that the computer's internal clock is synchronized with the time Greenwich Mean Time





11. Creating the root 's password'.

The root user is the system administrator and have full access privileges. is very important to remember this password.




12. Selection packages to install.
Select Desktop - Gnome, this includes a set of basic desktop applications.
At the end, the system will check for dependency integrity and complete the list of packages to install.




13. Installing Packages.
The system will start installing the selected packages. When finish, restart the computer.

This may take about 30 minutes and is completely automatic.




14. The first boot time setup wizard screen will appear.



15. Initial firewall setup.
To allow the CADT 's technical assistance team having access to your computer over Internet, the firewall must accept access through the SSH port (22) .



16. SELinux configuration.

SELinux is an advanced system protection, but requires extensive configuration, so it is recommended to disable it.




17. Setting the date and time.



18. Creating 'CADT' user.


To allow remote access to the system by CADT 's team,The following standard user account must be created:


Username:	CADT
Full name:	CADT S.L.
Password:	boira1

19. Configuring the sound card.



20. additional CDs.

To complete the installation click "Finish"


21. when the wizard is finished, if SELinux has been disabled as recommended, the computer will reboot.
When the login screen appears, login with username 'CADT' and password 'boira1'.

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Linux CentOS 6.x operating System Installation

installation iso images are available at CentOS official website:. http://mirror.centos.org/centos/6/isos/i386/ CentOS 6.x does not guarantee compatibility with SAPO system. This manual explains the graphical mode installation.

1. Boot from CentOS 6.x's CD-ROM .


If the chosen CD-ROM is netinstall version will be necessary an internet connection, in this case, will be necessary a few preliminary steps with the text mode wizard:

If not netinstall CD-ROM version chosen, go to: Start the installation wizard.

1. Checking installation disk
Setup wizard allow to check the disk.



2. Language selection
This language will be used during installation, but also determine the default options such language, keyboard, time zone, etc..



3. Keyboard layout selection



4. Installation Method

This specifies the installation files access method.

For CentOS version from the official webpage select URL.



5. network configuration
Default network configuration will be DHCP (automatic). However, if we know the network parameters can be set manually here. This setting is only used to access the installer's files and later will configure the final system network.

6. File Location




URL for the official version:

http://mirror.centos.org/centos-6/6.2/os/i386

7. Completing the netinstall process
Finally, the installation wizard will download and start automatically.

This process can take about 5 minutes.




2. Start the installation wizard.



3. Language selection.

This screen doesn't appear if language have been selected.

This language will be used during installation and installed as default also determine the default options (keyboard, time zone, etc).



4. keyboard layout selection.

This screen does not appear if keyboard layout have been selected above.




5. storage type selection.



6. Configuration hostname.
This is the computer network's ID and name



7. Time Settings.

The UTC indicates that the computer's internal clock is synchronized with the Greenwich Mean Time





8. Creating the root's password.

The system administrator called root have full access privileges. is very important do not forgive the password entered here.




If is a weak password, the following warning is showed:

9. Disk partitions.

The partition management can be the cause of loss data so we recommend a backup.

Select manual partitioning (create custom layout) it doesn't matter if is a reinstallation where already exist a partition table. Manual partition will have absolute control over the entire process.




1. Partition Manager

Using LVM partitions is not recommended, because the information is into a partition on different physical disks.




2. Use New button to create a new partition.

If you want to edit an existing partition, select it first and click Edit



3. Choose size,type and where to mount the partition.

The format partition option is available only if the partition existed previously . In this case,'VERY IMPORTANT do not format the partition that contains the user data (/home in the example) Format user data partition (/home in the example) IS NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL because there will be a loss of user data

PARTITION TABLE RECOMMENDED FOR A 250 Gb DISK on /dev /sda
Partition	Installation	Partition Type	Size	Size Options	Primary Partition	Format	Background
/Dev/sda1	/boot	ext3	200 Mb	Size Fixed	YES	YES	System Boot Partition operating
/Dev/sda2	/		50 to 100 Gb				main operating system partition
/Dev/sda3	/home		All the free space available	Complete all the available free space	NO	NO	partition where you store all the data user
/Dev/sda4	N /A	SWAP	Same as installed memory	Size Fixed	NO	YES	Partition swap swap



10. Installing the GRUB boot loader.
Leave the default values.



11. select packages to install.
Select the Desktop set, which includes a few desktop's basic applications.
when finish the selection, the system will check for dependency packages to install.



12. Starting packages' installation.
The system will start installing the selected packages. At the end you must restart the computer.

This may take about 30 minutes and is completely automatic.



13. The first time the system starts, a screen will appear in the post-installation wizard.



14. License agreement.



15. Create user 'CADT'.

To allow remote access to the system by CADT team, you must create the following standard user account:
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Username:	CADT
Full name:	CADT S.L.
Password:	boira1

16. Setting the date and time.



17. kdump configuration.



18. Once the wizard completes, the computer will restart.
When the login screen, login with username 'CADT' and password 'boira1' this is the user account created during the post-installation.

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Preparation and preliminary setup

1. Open a terminal.



2. change to root user.

[CADT@CentOS5 ~] $ su [enter] Password: ******* [enter]

While typing the password , No characters will be show, this is normal behavior.

The following operations are executed as root (system administrator). This account allows you to modify any file and configuration on the operating system it is recommended to read the instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.



3. start in text mode (switch to runlevel 3).

[Root@CentOS5 CADT] # /sbin/init 3 [enter]

The computer will be in runlevel 3 (text mode), needed by CDE desktop to start.





4. Log in as root.

CentOS release 5.8 (Final) kernel 2.6.18-308.4.1.el5 on an i686 CentOS5 login: root [enter] Password: ****** [enter]

5. Change to the directory /home/CADT.

[Root@CentOS5 ~] # cd/home/CADT [enter]

The following commands assume that are executed from /home/CADT. folder

6. Create the directory structure for installation in the user folder.
1. Create folder INSTALACIO
This directory will keep a copy of the installation files.

[Root@CentOS5 CADT] # mkdir INSTALACIO [enter]

2. Change to folder INSTALACIO'

[Root@CentOS5 CADT] # cd INSTALACIO [enter]

3. Create the folder mnt
This directory will serve to mount the CD-ROM's image files (file.iso)

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # mkdir mnt [enter]

4. Create the folder yuminstall
This directory will remain empty and is used to run the yum installer.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # mkdir yuminstall [enter]

7. updating packages.

This operation requires internet connection to download the latest versions of installed packages. yum needs the repository's public key file to verify packages' authenticity , if you do not have the public keys of the repository , yum request itself to import

1. Change to the folder yuminstall

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # cd yuminstall [enter]

2. Updating packages

[Root@CentOS5 yuminstall] # yum update [enter]





3. Change to the folder INSTALACIO

[Root@CentOS5 yuminstall] # cd .. [enter]

8. Copy Install files

The files needed for install process will be copied into a cadt's subfolder for easy access and keep a reference copy. On a reinstall process might occur that this directory and the files already exist, in this case the option to delete this files or overwrite i a personal choice. The parameter R makes a recursive copy (includes subfolders) and H parameter follow symbolic links

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # cp-RH /net/nas1/mnt/RAIDA/vol2/pub/cli/SAPO/installacions/packages/* . [Enter]

File name	File description
99-CADT-el5.rules	udev configuration file
Adobe-relese-i386-1.0.1.noaech.rpm	adobe repository
DeXtop_3.2_patches.iso	Corrections desk 'CDE'
Dextop_CDE_v3.iso	Installing the desktop 'CDE'
Elrepo-release-5-3.el5.elrepo.no arch.rpm	repository elrepo
Folder hotplug	install hotplug (explained below)
Folder NetManager	install NetManager (explained below)
NVIDIA-Linux-x86-295.53.run	Drivers NVIDIA graphics card
Rpmforge-release-0.5.1.el5.rf.i386.rpm	rpmforge repository
Sapo.iso	SAPO Design System
Skype	VOIP Software
Seamonkey-2.10.tar	internet browser like firefox
Xorg.conf-sample	xorg.conf sample (the sample explained below)

drivers NVIDIA-Linux-x86-295.53.run are only for the graphics card' 'NVIDIA Quadro 4 or' 'NVIDIA Quadro FX. other drivers for NVIDIA versions, are available at the official website http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html

9. Extras package installation.

Requires internet connection for Installation.

List of necessary packages that aren't installed

Package	usefulness	Cause
Xorg *	Complete Xorg server	get all the packages of the Graphic server Xorg
Compatlibstdc++-33	retro-compatibility	SAPO PROGRAM system is compiled with an earlier version of linux (CentOS 3) and is now necessary extra dinámic library.
Rcs	ident	ID software version.
LibXpm	Graphic's Library for XPM Pixmap formats	needed by Applications Manager package
Kernel-devel	Code Source operating system	The kernel-devel version must fit with the kernel version installed in the system. The PAE kernel should be installed in PC with more than 4Gb of RAM. Is necessary for compilation of hardware controllers like (license key, graphics card drivers ...)
Kernel-PAE-devel
Gcc	GNU Compiler

To know the installed kernel version use the command uname-r When uses the wildcard character '*' the shell will use the files that match with parameters. In case you wish to use '*', it is possible that the arguments send to yum were wrong. An alternative is not use the asterisk or use a empty temporary directory and run the order inside. If the kernel version is "PAE", use yum install kernel-PAE-devel in place of yum install kernel-devel

[Root@centos5 INSTALACION] # cd yuminstall [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install xorg-* [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install compat-libstdc + + -33 [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install rcs [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install libXpm [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install kernel-devel [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # yum install gcc [enter]

[Root@centos5 yuminstall] # cd .. [enter]

10. Save system resources disabling unnecessary services.

[Root@CentOS5 CADT] # ntsysv [enter]

ntsysv only modifies the services from the actual runlevel (in this case, level 3).



Recommended services to disable

Service	Description
Gpm	terminal mouse support
Sendmail	E-mail Server
Firstboot	Post-Installation Configuration
Yum-updatesd	Automatic Update Package
Isdn	Support for integrated services digital networks (XDSI / ISDN)
Lvm2	Support to manage logical volumes
Any other unnecessary (in case of doubt do not modify)



11. Configure automatic disk corrections if the system is turned off incorrectly. </ li>
    1. copy the file autofsck to /etc/sysconfig/autofsck

    [Root@CentOS5 CADT] # cp INSTALL/autofsck /etc/sysconfig/ [enter]

    
    
12. Perform the following checks and configurations using the system-config-securitylevel (recommended) or, if necessary, editing the appropriate configuration file:

1. 'Check' The firewall has SSH port (22) open Config file: /etc/sysconfig/iptables Change Add or modify the line -A RH-Firewall-1-INPUT-m state - state NEW-m tcp-p tcp - dport 22-j ACCEPT

2. 'Check' system is deactivated SELinux Config file: /etc/sysconfig/selinux Change Replace the line SELinux = xxxx by SELinux = disabled



13. reboot for the new settings take effect.

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Xorg server configuration and driver setup

1. If needed login as root.

CentOS release 5.8 (Final) kernel 2.6.18-308.4.1.el5 on an i686 CentOS5 login: root [enter] Password: ****** [enter]

2. Change to the directory /home/CADT/INSTALACIO.

[Root@CentOS5 ~] # cd /home/CADT/INSTALACIO [enter]

The following commands assume that are executed from /home/ CADT/INSTALACIOfolder If the computer doesn't have a NVIDIA Quadro 4 or NVIDIA Quadro FX, with default CentOS system drivers, might work, but still, it is recommended whenever possible to install the official of the graphics card.

3. Check the graphics card model.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # lspci | grep VGA | more [enter]

4. Install by model and manufacturer

Graphics	Installation Method
Nvidia	Official NVIDIA drivers using an interactive wizard to install. [Root@CentOS5 INSTALLATION] # sh ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86-290.10.run When the process finishes, the wizard will ask for confirmation to update the configuration file Xorg (/etc/X11/xorg.conf). It is recommended to accept the option to update the configuration file according to the new driver installed.
ATI	Download and follow the instructions official website of ATI / AMD
Intel	Download and follow the instructions page unofficial drivers intel Intel sends you to this unofficial site.



5. Xorg config file modifications
1. Backup xorg.conf file.

xorg.conf is a critical file and therefore we recommend a backup before editing it

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf/ etc/X11/xorg.conf_old [enter]

2. Edit the configuration file ' 'Xorg.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf [enter]

The configuration file /etc/X11/xorg.conf should be in a manner similar to this example:

The values ​​should meet with your computer's hardware specifications.. The 'SendCoreEvent' value, defines whether the stylus will work on the desktop.

Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "Default Layout" Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0 InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard" InputDevice "WACOM_TABLET" EndSection Section "InputDevice" # Generated from default Identifier "Mouse0" Driver "mouse" Option "Protocol" "auto" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "no" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Keyboard0" Driver "kbd" Option "XkbModel" "pc105" # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Selección del teclado (uso, es, fr, gb ...) Option "XkbLayout" "es" # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "WACOM_TABLET" Driver "wacom" Option "Device" "/dev/input/wacom" Option "Type" "Stylus" Option "Modo" "Absolute" Option "USB" "on" # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Para utilizar el lápiz como 'corepointer' # Option "SendCoreEvents" "on" # # Para utilizar el lápiz como 'extension device' # Option "SendCoreEvents" "off" # ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Monitor0" VendorName "Unknown" ModelName "DELL2407WFPHC" # ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- # Comment all HorizSync and VertSync values ​​to use DDC: # HorizSync 30.0 - 83.0 # VertRefresh 56.0 - 76.0 # Option "DPMS" "off" # ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- EndSection Section "Device" Identifier "Device0" Driver "nvidia" VendorName "NVIDIA Corporation" BoardName "Cuadro 1000M" EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Screen0" Device "Device0" Monitor "Monitor0" DefaultDepth 24 Option "LogoPath" "/opt/sapo/usr/lib/logo/CADT_logo_X11.png" Option "BackingStore" "on" # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Para utilizar opcion 'CIOverlay' (solo tarjetas NVIDIA Quadro 4 o Quadro FX) # Option "CIOverlay" "on" # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Para utilizar una pantalla externa (portátiles) Option "TwinView" "1" Option "TwinViewOrientation" "Clone" # Seleccion manual de resolucion # Option "metamodes" "CRT: 1920x1200_60 +0 +0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +0 +0" # Seleccion automatica de resolucion Option "metamodes" "CRT: nvidia-auto-select +0 +0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +0 +0" # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Para utilizar una sola pantalla (torre) # Seleccion manual de resolucion # Option "metamodes" "1920x1200_60 +0 +0" # Seleccion automatica de resolucion # Option "metamodes" "nvidia-auto-select +0 +0" # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subsection "Display" Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Descomentar esta sección si se utiliza la opcion CIOverlay # El extension 'Composite' es incompatible con 'CIOverlay' # Section "Extensions" # Option "Composite" "Disable" # EndSection

6. Comprobar el xorg.conf

Para salir de la prueba pulsar [ctrl] + [alt] + [backspace]

[Root @ centos5 cadt] # Xorg-config /etc/X11/xorg.conf [enter]

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Desktop

Installing CDE desktop

1. Change to directory /home/CADT/INSTALACIO .

[Root@CentOS5 CADT] # cd/home/CADT/INSTALACIO [enter]

The following commands assume that user has administrator privileges and are run from /home/CADT/INSTALACIO.

2. Mount Dextop_CDE_v3.iso file.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # mount-o loop mnt Dextop_CDE_v3.iso [enter]

-o loop option allows us to mount a cdrom or dvd image from iso format.

3. start the installation.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # cd mnt [enter] [Root@CentOS5 mnt] #./Install [enter]

CDE uses an interactive wizard to install.

OPTIONS TO CONSIDER: Full installation do not instal lxinitrc Enable login CDE at startup (dtlogin)

Still dl not reboot the computer despite wizard recommendation, because the install process and updates hasn't yet completed.



4. When installation finish release mnt folder.

[Root@CentOS5 mnt] # cd .. [Enter] [Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # umount mnt [enter]

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CDE patches install

1. Mount DeXtop_3.2_patches.iso file'.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALACIO] # mount -o loop mnt DeXtop_3.2_patches.iso [enter]

2. To start the patches installation.

[Root@CentOS5 INSTALLATION] # cd mnt [enter] [Root@CentOS5 mnt] # ./Install [enter]

3. CDE patches install
Installation is automatic and no requires user intervention. When finished, release the mnt folder.

[Root @ CentOS5 mnt] # cd .. [enter] [Root @ CentOS5 INSTALLATION] # umount mnt [enter]

NO reboot the computer, is still necessary to modify some configuration files.

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Post-install of CDE desktop

Modify the default run level in the file /etc/inittab.

1. Edit the file /etc/inittab

[Root@Centos5 CADT] # vi /etc/inittab [enter]

2. Replace

Id: 5: initdefault:

with

Id: 3: initdefault:

3. Save and exit

Encoding setup.

CDE desktop is not compatible with the UTF-8 encodings. </ li>

1. Edit File /etc/sysconfig/i18n

[Root@centos5 cadt] # vi /etc/sysconfig/i18n [enter]

2. Replace the line

LANG = "xxxx.UTF-8"

by

LANG = "xxxx"

3. Save and exit