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Section 3.1:Things You Should Know
3 Installing Red Hat Linux via Text Mode
This release of Red Hat Linux features a graphical, mouse-based installation program, but you can also
install Red Hat Linux using a text mode, keyboard-based installation program. This chapter briefly
explains how to use the text mode installation program. Here are some recommendations:
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If you are new to Linux installations, read Chapter 2, Installing Red Hat Linux first. The main
focus of that chapter is the graphical installation process, but most of the concepts apply to the text
mode installation as well. After reading that chapter, Section 3.1, Things You Should Know will
give you more information regarding the aspects of installing Red Hat Linux that do not apply to
the graphical installation process.
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If you have never used the text mode installation program, or need a refresher on its user interface,
read the next sections.
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To begin installation without further delay, turn to Section 3.3, Running the Installation Program.
3.1 Things You Should Know
Before attempting to install Red Hat Linux, you should collect information about your system. This
information will help prevent any surprises during the installation. You can find most of this informa-
tion in the documentation that came with your system, or from the system's vendor or manufacturer.
3.1.1 Network-related Information
If you are connected to a network, be sure you know the following:
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IP address — usually represented as a set of four numbers separated by dots, such as 10.0.2.15.
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Netmask — another set of four numbers separated by dots; an example netmask would be
255.255.248.0.
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Gateway IP address — another set of four dot-separated numbers; for example, 10.0.2.254.
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One or more name server IP addresses — one or more sets of dot-separated numbers; for example,
10.0.2.1 might be the address of a name server.
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Domain name — the name your organization uses; for example, Red Hat has a domain name of
redhat.com.
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Hostname — the name assigned to your individual system; for example, a computer might be
named pooh.
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