= Linux Desktops =
We currently support [[EL9_User_Information|Alma Linux 9]] on the desktops only.

== Reinstallation ==
 * Copy all your data to the Desycloud or an external Diskdrive or anywhere else.
 * <!> Anyone with access to the local console can reinstall the desktop from scratch. Requesting a network (PXE) boot during startup will result in presentation of a menu with all available desktop OS options to choose from.
 * <!> Note that a reinstallation will '''wipe the local disk''' and any prior content will be '''lost irrecoverably'''.

=== Step by step instructions ===
 1. Start Computer
 1. Press F12 when DELL Logo appears
 1. Choose Onboard NIC or Onboard NIC (IPV4)
 1. Choose Install ALMA Linux 9

If this option is not available please contact UCO uco-zn@desy.de / phone 7423

Depending on the model, the menus can look slightly different:


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