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Installation Guide

To install and run TheSailOS, follow these steps:

  1. Download TheSailOSProject.iso:

    Download the latest ISO image of TheSailOS. This ISO image contains the operating system and is required to create a virtual machine.

  2. Install VMware Workstation (or another virtualization software):

    If you don't already have it, download and install VMware Workstation.

  3. Create a New Virtual Machine:

    • Open VMware Workstation.
    • Click on "Create a New Virtual Machine".
    • Select "Custom (advanced)" and click "Next". Screen1
    • Choose the hardware compatibility (the latest version is usually fine) and click "Next". Screen2
    • Select "Installer disc image file (ISO)" and browse to the TheSailOSProject.iso file you downloaded in step 1. Click "Next". Screen3
    • Choose "Other" as the guest operating system. Click "Next". Screen4
    • Give your virtual machine a name (e.g., "TheSailOS") and choose a location to store the virtual machine files. Click "Next". Screen5

  4. Configure Virtual Machine Settings (Example):

    • Processors: Use 1 processor. Screen6
    • Memory: Set the memory to 256 MB. This is a minimum recommended value for TheSailOS. Screen7
    • Network Adapter: Choose "Bridged" or "NAT" depending on your network configuration. Screen8
    • I/O Controller: Choose "LSI Logic" or "BusLogic". Screen9
    • Virtual Disk Type: Choose "IDE". Screen10
    • Use an existing virtual disk: Browse to the location. Screen11
    • Example: Use the pre-prepared disk. Screen12 Screen13
    • Click "Finish" to create the virtual machine. Screen14
    • Example: The Sail OS. Screen15 Screen16 Screen17 Screen18

Info About Virtual Disk:

Option 1: Use the pre-prepared disk (Recommended) For your convenience, I've prepared a pre-formatted virtual disk in the GitHub repository:

Download ExampleVirtualDisk.vmdk from the ExampleVirtualDisk folder in my GitHub repository Browse to this downloaded .vmdk file when prompted in VMware This disk is already properly formatted with FAT32 and ready to use with TheSailOS

Option 2: Create and prepare your own disk If you prefer to create your own disk:

First, create a temporary VM with Windows or Linux installed In that VM, go to VM -> Settings -> Hard Disk (Device) -> Add Select IDE controller type Choose "Create a new virtual disk" Select "Store virtual disk as a single file" Set the desired size (minimum 100MB recommended).

For Windows users:

Open Computer Management. Navigate to Storage -> Disk Management Find your new virtual disk and: Right-click and select "Online" Right-click and select "Initialize Disk" Choose "MBR" partition style Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume" In the wizard, select "Do not assign a drive letter or drive path" Format the volume using FAT32 file system

Important Notes:

  • These instructions are specific to VMware Workstation.
  • The minimum system requirements for TheSailOS may change in future releases. Refer to the release notes for the latest recommendations.
  • If you encounter any issues during installation, please consult the troubleshooting section of the documentation or report the issue on our GitHub repository.