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To install Backslash OS &ndash Anna

Backslash is a free and easy to use Debian based Linux operating system and can be fully customized. This article covers the installation procedure of Backslash OS. To install Backslash goto backslash official site to download the ISO Image to boot into your hard drive. Insert boot media and then you will see the boot screen shown below.

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Boot into live session and start the installation process.

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Choose your language and click continue

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Choose partitioning method (custom or automatic) from the listed option shown below snap.

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Create New partition table.

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To create each partition, choose the free space option in your /dev/sda (hard drive) then click “ +” symbol and to assign size, file system and mount point for the respected partition as follows.

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We need to create 3 partition
1. Boot partition &ndash should be mounted under /boot
2. Swap partition &ndash should be mounted on swap area
3. Root partition &ndash should be mounted on /

After creating all the partition click install now.

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Choose your current location and click continue.

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Choose keyboard layout and click continue.

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After completing installation process, reboot the machine.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

what is advantageous property of Backslash OS?

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Backslash is a  free and easy to use Debian based Linux operating system and can be fully customized

Q

where to have manual partitioning in Backslash OS?

A

Under partitioning setup select "something else"

Q

What about /home in Backslash OS?

A

Here I have "/" alone partitioned it is per our needs you can configure /hoem also

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How to download the backslash os?

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To install Backslash goto backslash official site to download the ISO Image to boot into your hard drive. Insert boot media

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where to create a custom partioning Backslash OS?

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create a custom partioning Backslash OS following steps
Choose partitioning method (custom or automatic) from the listed option
Create New partition table.
To create each partition, choose the free space option in your /dev/sda (hard drive) then click &ldquo +&rdquo symbol and to assign size, file system and mount point for the respected partition

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