2.0 - Getting It Together

• 2.1 - Before We Start
• 2.2 - Downloading the Code
• 2.3 - The Root Account
• 2.4 - Install from Prebuilt
• 2.5 - Configuring the Package

This section is devoted to preparing your system for the installation. Every distribution handles kernel modules and file locations a bit differently, so the goal here is to return everything to a known state.

USB users will need to pay specific attention to discussions related to kernel drivers and modules. Serial tablet users have it much easier, and can bypass this. Both users will need to make changes to the XFree86/Xorg configuration file.