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diff --git a/en/appendix/graphical.xml b/en/appendix/graphical.xml index c13c08aea..1a0ee92e3 100644 --- a/en/appendix/graphical.xml +++ b/en/appendix/graphical.xml @@ -148,6 +148,27 @@ to generate a random encryption key. It is possible to set up an encrypted partition using a passphrase as encryption key. </para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Starting a shell from the graphical frontend is currently not supported. +This means that relevant options to do that (which are available when you +use the textual frontend), will not be shown in the main menu of the +installation system and in the menu for the rescue mode. You will instead +have to switch (as described above) to the shells that are available on +virtual consoles VT2 and VT3. + +</para><para> + +After booting the installer in rescue mode, it may be useful to start a shell +in the root partition of an already installed system. This is possible (after +you have selected the partition to be mounted as the root partition) by +switching to VT2 or VT3 and entering the following command: + +<informalexample><screen> +# chroot /target +</screen></informalexample> + +</para></listitem> </itemizedlist> </sect2> |