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authorbfox <bfox>2001-01-18 20:47:00 +0000
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-
09General Boot Help07
-You can load the 0cRed Hat07 Linux installation program, and begin the
-installation process from this prompt. In most cases, the best way to
-get started is to simply press the 0f<ENTER>07 key.
+You are now ready to begin the installation process. In most cases,
+the best way to get started is to simply press the 0f<ENTER>07 key.
+
+The graphical installer uses the framebuffer in 16-bit color and 800x600
+resolution. If you are having problems with the graphical installer, try
+one of the following options:
+ - Start the installer in 640x480 resolution by typing 0flowres <ENTER>07.
+ - Avoid using framebuffer mode by typing 0fnofb <ENTER>07.
Certain hardware configurations may have trouble with the automatic hardware
detection done during the installation. While this is unusual, it does
@@ -12,12 +16,9 @@ happen occasionally. If you experience problems during the installation,
restart the installation using expert mode. Press 05<F3>07 for more
information on expert mode.
-There are a number of parameters that can be passed to the Linux kernel
-at boot time. These do not include parameters for devices such as
-CD-ROM drives or ethernet cards. Press 05<F4>07 for more information.
-
-
+There are a number of parameters that can be passed to the Linux kernel
+at boot time. Press 05<F4>07 for more information.