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interactive

This option is used when you are doing auto installs from CD-ROM and some of the packages to be installed are on the 2nd or 3rd CD. Or if you would simply like a graphic display showing the installation progress, rather than the simplistic text which is the default for an automated install.

'interactive' => 'newt',

Descriptions:

The default operation of DrakX for automated installs does not allow for any interaction with the installer: Insert boot floppy, press reset and go for coffee. This approach works very well when installing via a network, but is inconvenient when using CDs and, some of the needed packages are on the second or third CD (they are skipped and you have to manually install them).

The interactive option allows you to perform a CD based auto install and have DrakX prompt you when it needs a different CD.

'interactive' - Selects the method of graphic presentation:

'newt' - simple graphical interface (for the memory limited) or, for those that want a simpler presentation style.

'gtk' - full graphical presentation similar to the GUI based install.



Related Option Entries:

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