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


We choose among all distributions of linux '''Redhat''' because was a free distribution and had a lot of similarities in the structure of directories and configuration files with the previous '''HP-UX'''.'''Redhat''' became a commercial product, so we looked for an open source alternative to maintain the same stability. The distribution chosen was'''CentOS''', 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 choose '''Redhat''' because was a free distribution and had a lot of similarities in the directories and configuration files structure with the previous '''HP-UX'''. '''Redhat''' became a commercial product, so we looked for an open source alternative to maintain and improve the same stability and security. The distribution chosen was'''CentOS''', which did not have the latest versions of software that other distributions derived from '''Redhat''' have like '''Fedora''', but instead have a better stability .


With the idea of ​​avoiding the user to adapt to different environments that didn't have used, we kept the maximum appearance, for this reason, we install a '''CDE''' Linux compatible which had been used in the old ''HP-UX'' workstations, but now we are working to migrate the '''SAPO''' system to any modern desktops wich are integrated with current ''Linux'' versions like '''Gnome''', or  '''KDE''', in order to improve the user experience and comfort as much as possible without lossing security and stability.
With the idea of ​​avoiding the user to adapt to different environments that didn't have used, we kept the maximum appearance. For this reason, we install a '''CDE''' Linux compatible desktop which had been used in the old ''HP-UX'' workstations, but now we are working to migrate the '''SAPO''' system to any modern desktops which are integrated with current ''Linux'' versions like '''Gnome''', or  '''KDE''', in order to improve the user experience and comfort as much as possible without losing security and stability.


=== Notes of SAPO Desing system instalation ===
=== SAPO Design system installation's notes ===
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Currently is needed to install '''SAPO''' on PCs and 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 desktop '''CDE''' used with '''SAPO''' is incompatible with the latest version ('''CentOS 6''' at the time of writing this manual). </Li>
<li>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 desktop '''CDE''' used with '''SAPO''' is incompatible with the latest version ('''CentOS 6''' at the time of writing this manual). </Li>
<li> During installing an operating system, hard drive's data could be erased so you should backup your existing user data. </Li>
<li> During the operating system installation, hard drive's data could be erased so you should have a backup of your existing user data. </Li>
<li> The used editor for setup operations will be ''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 such as nano''''. </Li>
<li> The used 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 such as nano''''. </Li>
<li> Remember that editing configuration files is a critical and extremely delicate operation and can cause the system will not boot properly.
<li> Remember that editing configuration files is a critical and extremely delicate operation and can cause the system will not boot properly.
<li> A new system installation have 4 stages: </li>
<li> A new system installation have 4 stages: </li>
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# Installing the Linux operating system'' 'CentOS 5.x'''.
# Installing the Linux operating system'' 'CentOS 5.x'''.
# Installing the desktop'' 'CDE'''.
# Installing the '''CDE''' desktop.
# Installing the system design'' ''SAPO''.
# Installing the ''SAPO'' design system.
# Installing additional applications.
# Installing additional applications.
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=== Installation ===
=== Installation ===
==== Linux Operating System ====
==== Linux Operating System ====
===== Linux '''CentOS 5.x''' operating system setup=====
===== Linux '''CentOS 5.x''' operating system installation=====
The installation ''Iso images'' can be downloaded from the '''CentOS''''s oficial website: <br>[http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/i386/ http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/i386 /]
The installation ''Iso images'' can be downloaded from the '''CentOS''''s official website: <br>[http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/i386/ http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/i386 /]
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| [[Fitxer: Nota.gif]] ||'' <ul><li> The 32-bit linux's version (''i386'') ensures compatibility with '''SAPO''' system. </li> This manual explains the graphical installation mode. </li> </ul>''
| [[Fitxer: Nota.gif]] ||'' <ul><li> The 32-bit ''Linux'' version (''i386'') ensures compatibility with '''SAPO''' system. </li><li>This manual explains the graphical installation mode. </li> </ul>''
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<li> Boot with the '''CentOS 5.x''' setup CD-ROM. </li> [[Fitxer: Netinst_0.png]] <br>
<li> Boot with the '''CentOS 5.x''' installation CD-ROM. </li> [[Fitxer: Netinst_0.png]] <br>
<li> If the CD-ROM is the ''netinstall'' version you will need an internet connection available. </ li> In this case, will be necesary a few preliminary steps make with a wizard running in text mode:
<li> 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:
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Revisió del 09:04, 10 jul 2012

The SAPO system history

SAPO is a set of powerful applications oriented to the implementation of CARTA (process which transform to technical drawing from artistic creation), designs blond curtains, lace , etc. ... These products are manufactured into 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 migrate the existing code to the new and primitive Linux running on personal computers.

We choose Redhat because was a free distribution and had a lot of similarities in the directories and configuration files structure with the previous HP-UX. Redhat became a commercial product, so we looked for an open source alternative to maintain and improve the same stability and security. The distribution chosen wasCentOS, which did not have the latest versions of software that other distributions derived from Redhat have like Fedora, but instead have a better stability .

With the idea of ​​avoiding the user to adapt to different environments that didn't have used, we kept the maximum appearance. For this reason, we install a CDE Linux compatible desktop which had been used in the old HP-UX workstations, but now we are working to migrate the SAPO system to any modern desktops which are integrated with current Linux versions like Gnome, or KDE, in order to improve the user experience and comfort as much as possible without losing security and stability.

SAPO Design 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 desktop CDE used with SAPO is incompatible with the latest version (CentOS 6 at the time of 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 used 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 such as nano'.
  • Remember that editing configuration files is a critical and extremely delicate operation and can cause the system will not 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 /

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  • 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.