From 2cd4a6de30153a22e2defe49d659d584f4bcfdee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Igor Pecovnik Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:42:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Added more clarity to docs --- documentation/user-faq.md | 36 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/user-faq.md b/documentation/user-faq.md index 11da88775f..21a13f3336 100644 --- a/documentation/user-faq.md +++ b/documentation/user-faq.md @@ -1,6 +1,19 @@ # What to download? -Each board is fully supported with three basic system options: Debian Wheezy, Jessie and Ubuntu Trusty desktop build per board. +Each board is fully supported with up to **three basic system** options: + +- Debian Wheezy +- Debian Jessie +- Ubuntu Trusty + +Some boards also have a desktop version of Ubuntu or Jessie. + +# Legacy or Vanilla? + +Both kernels are stable and production ready, but you should use them for different purpuses since their basic support differ: + + * for headless server or light desktop operations use vanilla kernel + * for using video acceleration, NAND, ... you should stick to legacy # How to check download authenticity? @@ -20,13 +33,6 @@ All our images are digitally signed and therefore it's possible to check theirs It is safe to ignore WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! -# Which kernel to use? - -All stable kernels are production ready, but you should use them for different purpuses: - - * for headless server or light desktop operations use vanilla kernel (linux-image-next-[kernelfamily](http://forum.armbian.com/index.php/topic/211-kernel-update-procedure-has-been-changed/)) - * for using video acceleration, NAND, ... you should stick to legacy (linux-image-[kernelfamily](http://forum.armbian.com/index.php/topic/211-kernel-update-procedure-has-been-changed/)) - # How to prepare SD card? Unzipped .raw images can be written with supplied imagewriter.exe on Windows XP/2003/Win7, with [Rufus](https://rufus.akeo.ie) on Windows 8.x / 10 or with DD command in Linux/Mac: @@ -60,17 +66,21 @@ and change the autologin user. # How to update kernel? -For Armbian 4.2 and newer. - apt-get update apt-get upgrade reboot - -For all other cases. Note that this procedure upgrades only kernel with hardware definitions (bin, dtb, firmware and headers. Operating system and modifications remain as is. +Working on Armbian 4.2 and newer. + +# How to upgrade kernel? + +If you are running **legacy kernel** and you want to switch to **vanilla**, **development** or vice versa, you can do it this way: + wget -q -O - http://upgrade.armbian.com | bash -You will be prompted to select and confirm some actions. It's possible to upgrade **from any other distribution**. +You will be prompted to select and confirm some actions. It's possible to upgrade **from any other distribution**. Note that this procedure upgrades only kernel with hardware definitions (bin, dtb, firmware and headers. Operating system and modifications remain as is. + +Check [this for manual way](http://www.armbian.com/kernel/) and more info. [su_youtube_advanced url="https:\/\/youtu.be\/iPAlPW3sv3I" controls="yes" showinfo="no" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes"]