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diff --git a/perl-install/help.pm b/perl-install/help.pm index 973f22829..cbcffe127 100644 --- a/perl-install/help.pm +++ b/perl-install/help.pm @@ -132,6 +132,7 @@ you want by clicking on it in the menu on the left. Otherwise, choose a mouse type in the menu which you think is the closest match for your mouse. + In case of a serial mouse, you will also have to tell DrakX which serial port it is connected to."), @@ -174,9 +175,11 @@ configureNetworkIP => - IP address: if you don't know it, ask your network administrator. + - Netmask: \"255.255.255.0\" is generally a good choice. If you are not sure, ask your network administrator. + - Automatic IP: If your network uses bootp or dhcpd protocol, select this option. If selected, no value is needed in \"IP address\". If you are not sure, ask your network administrator. @@ -297,6 +300,7 @@ setupBootloaderAddEntry => Normally they are correctly detected during installation. If you don't see yours detected, you can add one or more now. + If you won't everybody can assess at one of them, you can remove it now (a boot disk will be needed to boot it)."), @@ -306,6 +310,7 @@ setupBootloaderGeneral => partition) that contains the boot sector. Unless you know specifically otherwise, choose \"/dev/hda\". + - Linear: Generate linear sector addresses instead of sector/head/cylinder addresses. Linear addresses are translated at run time and do not depend on disk geometry. Note that boot disks may not be @@ -315,17 +320,20 @@ disk geometry does not work reliably for floppy disks. When using inaccessible disk areas, because 3D sector addresses are not known before boot time. + - Compact: Tries to merge read requests for adjacent sectors into a single read request. This drastically reduces load time and keeps the map smaller. Using \"compact\" is especially recommended when booting from a floppy disk. + - Delay before booting default image: Specifies the number in tenths of a second the boot loader should wait before booting the first image. This is useful on systems that immediately boot from the hard disk after enabling the keyboard. The boot loader doesn't wait if \"delay\" is omitted or is set to zero. + - Video mode: This specifies the VGA text mode that should be selected when booting. The following values are available: * normal: select normal 80x25 text mode. @@ -359,19 +367,23 @@ miscellaneous => accesses but is only for advanced users, it can ruin your hard drive if used incorrectly. Use it only if you know how. + - Choose security level: You can choose a security level for your system. Please refer to the manual for more information. + - Precise RAM size if needed: In some cases, Linux is unable to correctly detect all the installed RAM on some systems. If this is the case, specify the correct quantity. Note: a difference of 2 or 4 Mb is normal. + - Removable media automounting: If you would prefer not to manually mount removable drives (CD-ROM, Floppy, Zip) by typing \"mount and \"umount\", select this option. + - Enable Num Lock at startup: If you want Number Lock enabled after booting, select this option (Note: Num Lock will still not work under X)."), |