How to Install Oracle Linux 7 Gnome 3 Desktop on Top Of Windows 8 Easy Visual Guide

July 1, 2014 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Oracle Linux 7 Desktop Installation Steps on Windows 8

The Tutorial shows you Visually and Step-by-Step How to Install Oracle Enterprise Linux 7 GNOME 3 Desktop 32/64-bit on Top Windows 8.

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At this Time you will need to First, Installing the Oracle Enterprise Linux 7 Server and then on Top the GNOME 3 Desktop.

Oracle Linux 7 Distribution Support the Following Kernel:

  • Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK), based on mainline Linux version 3.10.
  • Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 3 (UEK R3), starting with 3.8.13, based on mainline Linux version 3.8. This is the default kernel.
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  1. Download Oracle Enterprise Linux 7 Server

    Oracle OEL 7 Server Dvd
  2. Windows 8 Disabling “Secure Boot” and Enable Boot from CD/DVD:

    Win8 CD/DVD Booting Setup
  3. Boot with the Linux Installation Media

  4. How to Free Up Space for RHEL on Disk

    Disk Partitioning with GParted Live
  5. Then Boot Up the RHEL 7 Desktop.

  6. Start Oracle Enterprise Linux 7 Server Installation.

  7. On the Welcome Screen Select Language.

  8. Select the Destination HD Drive.



    Then Click on the “Done” Button

  9. Start Installation Process.

  10. Set the Root Password.



    Then Click on the “Done” Button

  11. Create a Regular User.


    Check the “Make this user Administrator” Box

    Then Click on the “Done” Button

  12. The Wait Until Installation is Acieved.

  13. Finnaly Reboot your New Oracle Enterprise 7 Linux.

  14. How to Install GNOME 3 UI Desktop for Oracle 7 Server

    Installing GNOME3 on OEL 7

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