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YaST in Text Mode
This section is intended for system administrators and experts who do not run an X
server on their systems and depend on the text-based installation tool. It provides basic
information about starting and operating YaST in text mode.
YaST in text mode uses the ncurses library to provide an easy pseudo-graphical user
interface. The ncurses library is installed by default. The minimum supported size of
the terminal emulator in which to run YaST is 80x25 characters.
Figure 3.1 Main Window of YaST in Text Mode
When YaST is started in text mode, the YaST Control Center appears first (see
Figure 3.1
). The main window consists of three areas. The left frame, which is surrounded by a
thick white border, features the categories to which the various modules belong. The
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