On Thu, 2004-05-27 at 20:03, Jim Cornette wrote: > reg@xxxxxxx wrote: > > >For Fedora2 (and 1?) grub starts Linux with an argument of > > > > rhgb quiet > > > >Where are these kernel arguments described, and what do they do? > > > >Ive scanned the kernel sources for the "rhgb" string and dont > >find it. > > > > > > > > > rhgb = redhat graphical boot - This is a GUI mode booting screen with > most of the information hidden while the user sees a rotating activity > icon spining and brief information as to what the computer is doing. > > quiet = hides the majority of boot messages before rhgb starts. These > are supposed to make the common user more comfortable. They get alarmed > about seeing the kernel and initializing messages, so they hide them for > their comfort. > > Of course these people probably would be more alarmed with XP or 2K > messages during safe mode operation. > > Jim I get alarmed if I don't see what's going on. -- jludwig <wralphie@xxxxxxxxxxx>
