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The virtual console is usable from a variety of Telnet clients, but it works best when used either from
Linux-based X terminals (or GNOME terminals) using the standard
dows PuTTY client. Other Telnet clients, such as the standard Windows Telnet client, have problems
with the virtual console's rendering of the text based installation program or the control sequences in
programs such as
vi
2.2. The Text Mode Installation Program User Interface
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux text mode installation program uses a screen-based interface that in-
cludes most of the on-screen widgets commonly found on graphical user interfaces. Figure 2-2, and
Figure 2-3, illustrate the screens that appear during the installation process.
Note
While text mode installations are not explicitly documented, those using the text mode installation
program can easily follow the GUI installation instructions and obtain all needed information.
Figure 2-2. Installation Program Widgets as seen in Boot Loader Configuration
, so their use is not recommended.
Chapter 2. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
telnet
client or the MS Win-
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