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The SliTaz LiveCD accepts various boot options at the prompt. There are two types of options: options handled by SliTaz software and those generally handled by the Linux kernel. | The SliTaz LiveCD accepts various boot options at the prompt. There are two types of options: options handled by SliTaz software and those generally handled by the Linux kernel. | ||
- | The options for SliTaz are used by various start-up scripts; the parameters such as the VGA mode are managed directly by the Kernel (kernel boot parameters). To pass options at start-up, just precede your commands with //slitaz// when the splash screen and **boot:** prompt is displayed. For example, | + | The options for SliTaz are used by various start-up scripts; the parameters such as the VGA mode are managed directly by the Kernel (kernel boot parameters). To pass options at start-up, either press TAB at the language selection screen or just precede your commands with //slitaz// when the splash screen and **boot:** prompt is displayed. For example: |
- | <code> slitaz vga=791 no387</code> | + | <code>slitaz modprobe=nvidia nomodeset</code> |
<note tip>The Linux kernel keeps options that were passed. These can be seen in the text file ///proc/cmdline//. You can view this information by running the command: | <note tip>The Linux kernel keeps options that were passed. These can be seen in the text file ///proc/cmdline//. You can view this information by running the command: | ||
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+ | <note tip> vga=normal lets the system set a working resolution automatically.</note> | ||
<note tip>Once the system has started you have access to six pseudo-terminals via the key combinations Ctrl+Alt+F1 through Ctrl+Alt+F6. The key combination Ctrl+Alt+F7 and upwards are reserved for graphical output.</note> | <note tip>Once the system has started you have access to six pseudo-terminals via the key combinations Ctrl+Alt+F1 through Ctrl+Alt+F6. The key combination Ctrl+Alt+F7 and upwards are reserved for graphical output.</note> | ||
=== Slitaz Parameters === | === Slitaz Parameters === | ||
* **home=usb** | * **home=usb** | ||
- | * Specifies a /home directory to use within the Live environment. This will include your bookmarks, downloads and desktop customisations. To store your data permanently, you need USB media with a partition formatted in ext3; see the [[en:handbook:liveusb|Live USB]] page for more information. In most cases **home=usb** can be used for //sdb1//, or **home=**//devname// where the equivalent /dev node can be specified. Note that you can also specify the device using the partition UUID or label by using ** home=* **. Example: | + | * Specifies a /home directory to use within the Live environment. This will include your bookmarks, downloads and desktop customisations. To store your data permanently, you need USB media with a partition formatted in ext3; see the [[en:guides:persistence_splash|persistence]] page for more information. In most cases **home=usb** can be used for //sdb1//, or **home=**//devname// where the equivalent /dev node can be specified. Note that you can also specify the device using the partition UUID or label by using ** home=* **. Example: |
<code>slitaz home=sdb1 </code> | <code>slitaz home=sdb1 </code> | ||