Installation guide

Tip
It is also possible to use a driver image via a network file. Instead of using the
linux dd boot command, use the linux dd=url command, where url is replaced by
an HTTP, FTP, or NFS address of the driver image to be used.
Another option for finding specialized driver information is on Red Hat's website at
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/
under the section called Bug Fixes. Occasionally, popular hardware may be made available
after a release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that does not work with drivers already in the install-
ation program or included on the driver images on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux CD #1. In such
cases, the Red Hat website may contain a link to a driver image.
1.3. Using a Driver Image During Installation
If you need to use a driver image, such as during a PCMCIA device or NFS installation, the in-
stallation program prompts you to insert the driver (as a diskette, CD-ROM, or file name) when it
is needed.
However, there are some cases where you must specifically tell the Red Hat Enterprise Linux
installation program to load that driver diskette and use it during the installation process.
For example, to specifically load a driver diskette that you have created, begin the installation
process by booting from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux CD #1 (or using boot media you have
created). At the yaboot: prompt enter linux dd. Refer to Chapter 12, Installing on IBM System i
and IBM System p systems for details on booting the installation program.
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation program asks you to insert the driver diskette. Once
the driver diskette is read by the installation program, it can apply those drivers to hardware dis-
covered on your system later in the installation process.
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