Making Puppy Linux Bootable From Your Hard Drive
When done, reboot the computer. During this first reboot following the installation, you will be prompted to save a few configuration files.
- Save your session by selecting SAVE TO FILE.
- On the warning message that follows, select OK to proceed.
- Keep the default partition to create the pup_save.2fs file and select OK to proceed.
- Allow the system to generate its own name for the file... just select OK without entering anything in the blank field.
- Select Normal for no encryption.
- Keep the default value of 512MB for the personal save file and select OK to proceed.
- Verify your settings in the Final Insanity Check window and select YES, SAVE to finalize.
- The last part of the install asks if you wish to install other save files onto the hard drive. Before responding, make sure that the CD is back in the drive and select Yes. (Depending on the size of these files, the process will take a little while to complete. This is normal.)
- Once complete, the system will complete the reboot process that was previously initiated.
Booting Up For The First Time
Following the reboot, Puppy Linux will display a couple of options following the Linux choice. Unless there is a booting problem, there is no need to choose any of the GRUB related options. Simply press the enter key on this screen to continue the booting process.
During the very first boot of Puppy Linux, you may be prompted to select the keyboard, video mode and resolutions. Choose the default values and proceed to boot into Puppy Linux. Following this initial boot, you will not see these 3 variables prompt you for a selection again, unless a corresponding piece of hardware is modified and the OS detects it.
You are now officially ready to enjoy Puppy Linux!
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