Melanin OS Installation Guide 001

Transform your Linux system into a Whive mining powerhouse with Melanin OS. Follow these steps to install Melanin OS along with Melanin Click for optimized mining.

Prerequisites

• Ensure your device is connected to the internet.
• A minimum of 8GB USB drive is required for the installer.
• Important: Back up all crucial data from the device intended for Melanin OS installation.

Step 1: Download Ubuntu OS Installer

1. Navigate to the Desktop Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS repository OR Raspberry PI Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS repository
2. Select and Save the ISO file of your choice to your local system.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

Use Rufus or balenaEtcher on Windows or the dd command on Linux/macOS to create your bootable USB:

• Windows (Rufus/balenaEtcher):

  • Open Rufus/balenaEtcher, select your USB drive, and the downloaded Melanin OS ISO. Click Start.

• Linux/macOS (dd command):

  • Insert your USB and identify it with lsblk or diskutil list.
  • Execute:

    sudo dd if=path_to_start_os.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress

    Replace path_to_start_os.iso with the ISO file path and /dev/sdX with your USB device identifier.

Step 3: Install Melanin OS

1. Insert the bootable USB into your device and restart.
2. Access the boot menu (F12/F10/ESC) and select the USB as the boot device.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to partition (if necessary) and install Melanin OS.

Step 4: Install Melanin Click for Linux

After OS installation:

1. Open Terminal in Ubuntu.
2. Download run.sh:

   wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/melaninsolar/melanin_os/main/run.sh

3. Make it executable:

   chmod +x run.sh

4. Run Melanin Click and follow prompts to configure:

   ./run.sh

Step 5: Monitor and Configure

• Utilize the Melanin Click UI for monitoring and settings adjustments.
• Stay updated with the Melanin Click GitHub for the latest versions.

Troubleshooting

For installation issues, consult the Melanin OS and Melanin Click FAQs or community forums.

Conclusion

You're now set up with Melanin OS and Melanin Click, ready to mine Whive efficiently. Connect with the community on Telegram or Discord for support and tips.

Note: Adjust installation steps as necessary for your hardware specifications and requirements.