Add details of how to set the password for ssh
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diff --git a/linux-usb-cgminer b/linux-usb-cgminer
index f35092d..3e3091d 100644
--- a/linux-usb-cgminer
+++ b/linux-usb-cgminer
@@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ CD (or DVD/BD) writer, a USB port and of course an internet connection to the PC
( look here for mirrors: http://www.xubuntu.org/getubuntu )
2) Burn it to CD then boot that temporarily on any PC with a CD/DVD/BD and a USB
-port (this and the next 2 step won't effect that PC)
+ port (this and the next 2 step won't effect that PC)
3) Plug in your 4GB USB device and it should appear on the desktop - you can
-leave it's contents as long as there is at least 2.8GB free
+ leave it's contents as long as there is at least 2.8GB free
-4) Now run "Startup Disk Creator" in "Applications->System" (the system menu is
-the little rat in the top left corner)
+4) Now run "Startup Disk Creator" in "Applications->System"
+ (the system menu is the little rat in the top left corner)
(if you have no mouse you can get the menu with <ctr><esc> and navigate the menu
with the arrow keys and <return> key)
@@ -38,8 +38,7 @@ After about 10-15 minutes you have a base xubuntu 11.04 boot USB
5) Boot your cgminer PC with this USB stick, select "English"
then select "Try Xubuntu without installing" and wait for the desktop to
-appear
- (this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
+ appear (this happens by default if you wait for the timeouts)
6) Start a terminal
"Applications->Accessories->Terminal Emulator"
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ available ... sort that out by reading elsewhere about routers etc
sudo shutdown -r now
N.B. always do a "sudo sync" and wait for it to finish every time before
-shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
+ shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
9) sudo aticonfig --lsa
this lists your ATI cards so you can see them
@@ -92,8 +91,8 @@ shutting down the PC to ensure all data is written to the USB
13) cgminer:
sudo apt-get install curl
- get the binary linux cgminer (see the bitcoin forum cgminer thread for where to
-get it)
+ get the binary linux cgminer (see the bitcoin forum cgminer thread
+ for where to get it)
./cgminer -n
this shows you the GPU's it found on your PC
@@ -107,8 +106,8 @@ get it)
15) set the screen saver to ONLY blank ...
- Move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and you see a set of icons like on
-an Apple PC
+ Move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and you see a set of icons
+ like on an Apple PC
Click on Settings, then in the Settings window "Screensaver"
Set "Mode:" to "Blank Screen Only"
@@ -116,6 +115,12 @@ Edit: originally left this somewhat useful addition out:
16) apt-get install ntpd
An accurate clock is always a good idea Smiley
+Edit2: another item that seems I missed
+17) if you wish to ssh into the box you must set a password
+ to do this you simply have to be logged into it at the screen and type
+ sudo passwd ubuntu
+ it will prompt you (twice) to enter a password for the ubuntu account
+
Initial setup complete.
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