Michael Czechowski
eaf7667728
- Update workshop name from 'CODE CRISPIES' to 'SCIENCE IN THE CITY' - Remove all Hetzner cloud deployment references and commands - Focus documentation on local USB/VM workshop environment - Remove cloud server connection functionality - Update WiFi credentials for workshop network - Clean up AGENTS.md to reflect local-only development workflow - Remove misleading cloud infrastructure references - Update help commands and learning flow for local practice only This commit prepares the workshop materials for the Science in the City event, focusing exclusively on local Co-op Cloud deployment practice without cloud infrastructure dependencies.
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## USB Boot Instructions
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### Quick Reference Card
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**Workshop WiFi:** `CODE_CRISPIES` / Password: `scienceinthecity2025`
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---
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## How to Boot from USB Drive
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### Step 1: Insert USB Drive
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- Insert the CODE CRISPIES workshop USB drive
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- Do NOT remove it until workshop ends
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### Step 2: Boot from USB
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#### Desktop PC / Most Laptops
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1. **Restart** your computer
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2. **Press and HOLD** one of these keys immediately as it starts:
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- `F12` (most common)
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- `F11`
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- `F9`
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- `ESC`
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3. Select **USB Drive** or **UEFI: USB Drive** from boot menu
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4. Press `Enter`
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#### Mac (Intel)
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1. **Restart** your Mac
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2. **Press and HOLD** `Option` (⌥) key immediately
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3. Select the **USB drive** (may show as "EFI Boot")
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4. Press `Enter`
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#### Mac (Apple Silicon M1/M2)
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1. **Shut down** completely
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2. **Press and HOLD** the power button until you see startup options
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3. Select the **USB drive** option
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4. Click **Continue**
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#### If Boot Menu Doesn't Appear
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**Windows PC:**
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1. Boot into Windows
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2. Hold `Shift` + click **Restart**
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3. Choose **Troubleshoot** → **Advanced** → **UEFI Firmware**
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4. Find **Boot Order** settings
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5. Move **USB Drive** to top of list
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6. Save and exit
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**Popular Manufacturer Keys:**
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- **Dell:** `F12`
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- **HP:** `F9` or `ESC` then `F9`
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- **Lenovo:** `F12` or `Fn + F12`
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- **ASUS:** `F8` or `ESC`
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- **Acer:** `F12`
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- **MSI:** `F11`
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- **Samsung:** `F2` then navigate to Boot tab
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- **Toshiba:** `F12`
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## What You Should See
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1. **NixOS Boot Screen** appears
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2. System loads (takes 30-60 seconds)
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3. **Desktop environment** starts automatically
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4. **GNOME desktop appears** (terminal does not auto-open)
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5. Open terminal manually: click terminal icon or press `Ctrl + Alt + T`
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---
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## Getting Started Commands
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```bash
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# Set up your local environment
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setup
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# See available app recipes
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recipes
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# Get help
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help
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```
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---
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## Mobile Hotspot Instructions
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**If WiFi isn't working:**
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**iPhone:**
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Settings → Personal Hotspot → Turn On
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Name: iPhone, Password: (ask facilitator)
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**Android:**
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Settings → Network → Hotspot & Tethering → Mobile Hotspot
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Name: Android, Password: (ask facilitator)
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## Troubleshooting
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**"No bootable device"**
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→ Try different F-key (F11, F9, ESC)
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→ USB drive may not be properly inserted
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**Mac won't boot USB**
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→ USB drive might need to be reformatted for Mac
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→ Ask facilitator for Mac-compatible USB
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**Boots to Windows/Mac instead**
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→ You didn't press the boot key fast enough
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→ Restart and try again immediately
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**Terminal doesn't open automatically**
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→ Click terminal icon in taskbar (GNOME Console)
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→ Or press `Ctrl + Alt + T`
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→ Note: Terminal no longer auto-starts to prevent boot hangs
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**Can't connect to internet**
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→ Try different WiFi network
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→ Use mobile hotspot as backup
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