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index f906093ae..af8b15632 100644
--- a/perl-install/help.pm
+++ b/perl-install/help.pm
@@ -13,19 +13,24 @@ selectPath =>
__("Choose \"Installation\" if there are no previous versions of Linux
installed, or if you wish use to multiple distributions or versions.
+
Choose \"Update\" if you wish to update a previous version of Mandrake
Linux: 5.1 (Venice), 5.2 (Leeloo), 5.3 (Festen) or 6.0 (Venus)."),
selectInstallClass =>
__("Select:
+
- Beginner: If you have not installed Linux before, or wish to install
the distribution elected \"Product of the year\" for 1999, click here.
+
- Developer: If you are familiar with Linux and will be using the
computer primarily for software development, you will find happiness
here.
+
- Server: If you wish to install a general purpose server, or the
Linux distribution elected \"Distribution/Server\" for 1999, select
this.
+
- Expert: If you know GNU/Linux and want to perform a highly
customized installation, this Install Class is for you."),
@@ -34,6 +39,7 @@ setupSCSI =>
click on \"Yes\" and choose the module(s) to be tested. Otherwise,
select \"No\".
+
If you don't know if your computer has SCSI interfaces, consult the
original documentation delivered with the computer, or if you use
Microsoft Windows 95/98, inspect the information available via the \"Control
@@ -62,12 +68,14 @@ data you wish to keep. Typically retained are: /home and /usr/local."),
choosePackages =>
__("You may now select the packages you wish to install.
+
Please note that some packages require the installation of others. These
are referred to as package dependencies. The packages you select, and
the packages they require will automatically be added to the
installation configuration. It is impossible to install a package
without installing all of its dependencies.
+
Information on each category and specific package is available in the
area titled \"Info\". This is located above the buttons: [confirmation]
[selection] [unselection]."),
@@ -96,6 +104,7 @@ setRootPassword =>
assigned. The password must be entered twice to verify that both
password entries are identical.
+
Choose this password carefully. Only persons with access to an
administrator account can maintain and administer the system.
Alternatively, unauthorized use of an administrator account can be
@@ -105,6 +114,7 @@ mixture of alphanumeric characters and a least 8 characters long. It
should never be written down. Do not make the password too long or
complicated that it will be difficult to remember.
+
When you login as Administrator, at \"login\" type \"root\" and at
\"password\", type the password that was created here."),
@@ -112,6 +122,7 @@ addUser =>
__("You can now authorize one or more people to use your Linux
system. Each user account will have their own customizable environment.
+
It is very important that you create a regular user account, even if
there will only be one principle user of the system. The administrative
\"root\" account should not be used for day to day operation of the
@@ -127,6 +138,7 @@ setupBootloader =>
__("You need to indicate where you wish
to place the information required to boot to Linux.
+
Unless you know exactly what you are doing, choose \"First sector of
drive\"."),
@@ -151,19 +163,24 @@ selectPath =>
__("Choose \"Installation\" if there are no previous versions of Linux
installed, or if you wish use to multiple distributions or versions.
+
Choose \"Update\" if you wish to update a previous version of Mandrake
Linux: 5.1 (Venice), 5.2 (Leeloo), 5.3 (Festen) or 6.0 (Venus)."),
selectInstallClass =>
__("Select:
+
- Beginner: If you have not installed Linux before, or wish to install
the distribution elected \"Product of the year\" for 1999, click here.
+
- Developer: If you are familiar with Linux and will be using the
computer primarily for software development, you will find happiness
here.
+
- Server: If you wish to install a general purpose server, or the
Linux distribution elected \"Distribution/Server\" for 1999, select
this.
+
- Expert: If you know GNU/Linux and want to perform a highly
customized installation, this Install Class is for you."),
@@ -172,6 +189,7 @@ setupSCSI =>
click on \"Yes\" and choose the module(s) to be tested. Otherwise,
select \"No\".
+
If you don't know if your computer has SCSI interfaces, consult the
original documentation delivered with the computer, or if you use
Microsoft Windows 95/98, inspect the information available via the \"Control
@@ -200,12 +218,14 @@ data you wish to keep. Typically retained are: /home and /usr/local."),
choosePackages =>
__("You may now select the packages you wish to install.
+
Please note that some packages require the installation of others. These
are referred to as package dependencies. The packages you select, and
the packages they require will automatically be added to the
installation configuration. It is impossible to install a package
without installing all of its dependencies.
+
Information on each category and specific package is available in the
area titled \"Info\". This is located above the buttons: [confirmation]
[selection] [unselection]."),
@@ -234,6 +254,7 @@ setRootPassword =>
assigned. The password must be entered twice to verify that both
password entries are identical.
+
Choose this password carefully. Only persons with access to an
administrator account can maintain and administer the system.
Alternatively, unauthorized use of an administrator account can be
@@ -243,6 +264,7 @@ mixture of alphanumeric characters and a least 8 characters long. It
should never be written down. Do not make the password too long or
complicated that it will be difficult to remember.
+
When you login as Administrator, at \"login\" type \"root\" and at
\"password\", type the password that was created here."),
@@ -250,6 +272,7 @@ addUser =>
__("You can now authorize one or more people to use your Linux
system. Each user account will have their own customizable environment.
+
It is very important that you create a regular user account, even if
there will only be one principle user of the system. The administrative
\"root\" account should not be used for day to day operation of the
@@ -265,6 +288,7 @@ setupBootloader =>
__("You need to indicate where you wish
to place the information required to boot to Linux.
+
Unless you know exactly what you are doing, choose \"First sector of
drive\"."),