Various style fixed and improved non-javascript performance.

[neurodebian.git] / sphinx / index.rst

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@@ -43,17 +43,25 @@ Learn more about NeuroDebian, the goals of this project, and help us |spread|!
 Get NeuroDebian
 ===============
 
-Choose on which operating system you want to run NeuroDebian, and select a
+First select what kind of operating system you are using, and then choose a
 download server close to you:
 
 .. include:: sources_lists
 
 .. raw:: html
 
-  <div id="reposetup" style="display:none">
+  <div class="nojavascriptinstructions">
+  This form requires javascript. If disabled, incomplete instructions are
+  displayed below</div>
+  <div id="reposetup">
+  <div class="nojavascriptinstructions">
+  Instructions for Debian-derived systems
+  </div>
 
-To enable NeuroDebian on your system, simply copy and paste the following
-commands into a terminal window:
+You can enable NeuroDebian on your system by simply copying and pasting the
+following two commands into a terminal window. This will add the NeuroDebian
+repository to your native package management system, and you will be able to
+install neuroscience software the same way as any other package.
 
 .. raw:: html
 
@@ -61,13 +69,15 @@ commands into a terminal window:
   After selecting a release the setup code will be shown here.
   </pre>
 
-Once this is done, you have to update the package index and you are ready to
-install packages. Use your favorite package manager, e.g. synaptic, adept. In
-the terminal you can use :command:`apt-get`::
+Now you can update the package index and you are ready to install packages.
+Of course you can use your favorite package manager (e.g. synaptic, adept)
+for this. In the terminal you can use :command:`apt-get`::
 
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install mricron
 
+You are ready to go -- enjoy NeuroDebian!
+
 .. note::
 
   Not every package is available for all distributions/releases. For information
@@ -78,15 +88,18 @@ the terminal you can use :command:`apt-get`::
 
   </div> <!-- end reposetup -->
 
-  <div id="vmsetup" style="display:none">
+  <div id="vmsetup">
+  <div class="nojavascriptinstructions">
+  Instructions for non-Debian systems
+  </div>
 
-For all non-Debian operating systems the recommended way to deploy NeuroDebian
-is a `virtual appliance`_. On all modern hardware (built within the last 3-4
-years) a virtual appliance is a convenient solution to run NeuroDebian
-simultaneously with the primary operating system -- without noticable
-performance loss.
+For all non-Debian operating systems we recommend to deploy NeuroDebian as a
+`virtual appliance`_ (virtual machine). On all modern hardware (built within
+the last 3-4 years) a virtual appliance is a convenient solution to run
+NeuroDebian simultaneously with the primary operating system -- without
+noticeable performance loss. To start using NeuroDebian:
 
-1. Install NeuroDebian by first downloading this image file:
+1. Download this image file:
 
 .. raw:: html
 
@@ -94,14 +107,15 @@ performance loss.
   <a href="http://neuro.debian.net/debian/vm/">NeuroDebian images</a>
   </div>
 
-2. Once downloaded, import this image into your VirtualBox_ installation. If you
-   do not have VirtualBox_ installed yet, visit the `VirtualBox download page
-   <http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads>`_ that provides installers for
-   Windows, Linux, Mac and Solaris.
+2. Import this image into VirtualBox_. If you do not have VirtualBox_
+   installed yet, visit the `VirtualBox download page
+   <http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads>`_ and get an installer for your
+   system (installers for Windows, Linux, Mac and Solaris are available).
+
+3. Finish the configuration by following :ref:`the instructions on setting up
+   the virtual appliance <chap_vm>`.
 
-3. Please read :ref:`the detailed instructions on setting up the virtual
-   appliance <chap_vm>` to complete the configuration of your NeuroDebian
-   environment.
+You are ready to go -- enjoy NeuroDebian!
 
 .. note::
 
@@ -139,6 +153,9 @@ News
                                     limit: 10,
                                     rate: 300000});
  </script>
+ <div class="nojavascriptinstructions">
+ The news widget requires javascript
+ </div>
 
 .. _identi.ca: http://identi.ca/neurodebian
 .. _twitter: http://twitter.com/NeuroDebian
@@ -320,9 +337,6 @@ News
      updateout($("#release").val(), $("#mirror").val());
   });
 
-  foldbuttontoggle('morepublications');
-
-
+  $('#reposetup').hide()
+  $('#vmsetup').hide()
   </script>
-
-