4.3.3.1. Kernel Options

4.3.3.1. Kernel Options

Options can also be passed to the kernel. For example, to apply updates for the anaconda installation program from a floppy disk enter: 

linux updates

For text mode installations, use: 

linux text updates

This command will prompt you to insert a floppy diskette containing updates for anaconda. It is not needed if you are performing a network installation and have already placed the updates image contents in rhupdates/ on the server.

After entering any options, press Enter to boot using those options.

If you need to specify boot options to identify your hardware, please write them down. The boot options are needed during the boot loader configuration portion of the installation (refer to Section 4.19, “x86, AMD64, and Intel® 64 Boot Loader Configuration” for more information).

For more information on kernel options refer to Chapter 8, Additional Boot Options for Intel® and AMD Systems.


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