I don't want to use the redhat X firstboot. or does touching .unconfigured do something else too? thanks, matt On Wed, 2003-11-26 at 10:24, Jesse Keating wrote: > On Wednesday 26 November 2003 08:30, Matt Poepping wrote: > > I want kickstart to copy over a firstboot script to configure some > > more stuff on boot, but I'm not sure how to dislay and read > > information during the boot process (as its going through the init > > scripts.) I tried using curses thinking that it would write directly > > to the console, but that only half worked as I was able to type, but > > didn't see the interface. I guess I need something like the hardware > > detection interface that pops up during a boot. What API do I need > > to use to print to the screen during boot so i can ask some > > questions, and finish configuring the machine. > > Have you tried touching /.unconfigured prior to the first boot?