Quick Start Guide

Figure 12.2: The Software Installation Module
12.2 Restriction of Key Combinations
If your window manager uses global [Alt] combinations, the [Alt] combinations in
YaST might not work. Keys like [Alt] or [Shift] can also be occupied by the settings
of the terminal.
Replacing [Alt] with [Esc]
[Alt] shortcuts can be executed with [Esc] instead of [Alt]. For example, [Esc] –
[H] replaces [Alt] + [H]. (First press [Esc], then press [H].)
Backward and Forward Navigation with [Ctrl] + [F] and [Ctrl] + [B]
If the [Alt] and [Shift] combinations are occupied by the window manager or the
terminal, use the combinations [Ctrl] + [F] (forward) and [Ctrl] + [B] (backward)
instead.
Restriction of Function Keys
The F keys are also used for functions. Certain function keys might be occupied
by the terminal and may not be available for YaST. However, the [Alt] key combi-
nations and function keys should always be fully available on a pure text console.
12.3 YaST Command Line Options
Besides the text mode interface, YaST provides a pure command line interface. To
get a list of YaST command line options, enter:
yast -h
12.3.1 Starting the Individual Modules
To save time, the individual YaST modules can be started directly. To start a module,
enter:
yast <module_name>
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