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Requirements

Stable Internet Connection

Depending on the components you select to install, the installer will download large data amounts. In some scenarios there are retry mechanisms if downloads fail, but not in all scenarios. So you need a stable connection, either via LAN or a Wi-Fi device (which you can configure during installation).

Typical Free Storage Requirements for the Installation Partition

Installation Procedure

1. Create a Bootable USB Stick Download the Ditana GNU/Linux ISO file and use Etcher to create a bootable USB stick.

2. Reboot and Access UEFI/BIOS Restart your computer and enter the UEFI or BIOS menu. This is typically done by pressing keys like Del, F2, or Esc during startup (the exact key may vary depending on your motherboard or laptop manufacturer).

3. Disable Secure Boot and Fast Boot Ensure that Secure Boot and Fast Boot are disabled in your UEFI/BIOS settings. These options can interfere with the installation process.

4. Select USB as Boot Device In the boot menu, choose your USB stick as the boot device.

5. Boot from the USB Stick When the boot menu appears, select “Ditana GNU/Linux install medium” and press Enter to confirm.

6. Troubleshooting Boot Issues (Optional) In rare cases, especially when installing inside virtual machines (e.g., Synology VM), the boot process may hang before the installation dialogs appear. This is a known issue unrelated to Ditana. To resolve this, when the boot menu appears, press e to edit the boot parameters. Add nomodeset at the beginning of the line (separate with a blank from the rest of the options), then press Enter to proceed.

7. Installation Guidance The installation process will guide you through partitioning, bootloader setup, and other important configurations. If you are uncertain at any stage, additional help pages are available within most dialogs to assist you.