Re: Ubuntu live CD?

Harold Stevens wrote:

>
> I've never used Ubuntu, so I'm not sure how kernel boot paramters can be
> invoked (if at all?). But it may be worth a try if somebody knows how to
> set kernel boot parameters (if possible) with Ubuntu.
>
> HTH, YMMV...
>

there's a "help" key when you boot up from the CD with boot parameters
listed. Just read all the "bumf" on the opening screen before pressing
"enter" to start the boot sequence.


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