Linux install instructions

system pop ups please be aware that linux distributions may generate pop up notifications related to system updates we have observed difficulties in suppressing these pop ups recommendation test your device thoroughly and consider disabling pop ups entirely to prevent customer complaints or support issues installing fusion signage on linux although we recommend using the latest ubuntu distribution, fusion signage can typically be installed on any linux os after setting up your media player with your preferred linux distribution open terminal ensure curl is installed by running sudo apt install curl once curl is installed, execute the following command to download and install the latest fusion signage version curl https //fus app/install linux | bash fusion signage will automatically install and start running once the process completes confirm fuse installation verify that fuse is installed with sudo apt install fuse setting up your device basic configuration ensure your device automatically logs in set the correct date and time for your timezone confirm the device is connected to the internet via ethernet or wifi access power settings to prevent the device from turning off the display or going to sleep automatically disable automatic updates if pop ups are an issue, to avoid interruptions during operation bios settings (typically accessed during boot by pressing the del key) bios interfaces vary greatly use this as a general guide set the system clock – ensure the bios clock shows the correct date and time, considering your timezone enable auto boot on power find and activate auto boot or power on at power restore test – unplug and reconnect the power to verify if the device turns on automatically set alarm wake enable wake on schedule or power on at specific time set a time before your screens need to be on – especially useful to ensure device activation after power outages adding the device to your account once you have the device's identifier, log into your customer's fusion signage account navigate to the screens section in the top right corner select add screen choose an available licence enter a name for the screen add the device to their account using its identifier closing the fusion signage application use your wireless air mouse press enter, then navigate to the close app button at the top left or press alt + f4 on your keyboard to close fusion signage uninstalling fusion signage on linux open terminal run the following command curl https //fus app/uninstall linux | bash remote support we recommend installing a remote desktop application for remote troubleshooting teamviewer is our preferred option, though it requires a paid account looking for something else? we can’t wait to hear about it reach out to our sunshiney support and we'll be in touch in a flash