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diff --git a/en/appendix/preseed.xml b/en/appendix/preseed.xml index b27c27745..a8c8ce180 100644 --- a/en/appendix/preseed.xml +++ b/en/appendix/preseed.xml @@ -1369,12 +1369,14 @@ d-i foo/bar string value d-i foo/bar seen false </screen></informalexample> -Or if you are preseeding via boot parameters, you can archieve the same -result by using the <quote>?=</quote> operator. +The same effect can be achieved for <emphasis>all</emphasis> questions by +setting the parameter <classname>preseed/interactive=true</classname> at +the boot prompt. This can also be useful for testing or debugging your +preconfiguration file. -<informalexample><screen> -foo/bar?=value -</screen></informalexample> +If you are preseeding using boot parameters, you can make the installer ask +the corresponding question by using the <quote>?=</quote> operator, i.e. +<userinput><replaceable>foo</replaceable>/<replaceable>bar</replaceable>?=<replaceable>value</replaceable></userinput>. This will of course only have effect for parameters that correspond to questions that are actually displayed during an installation and not for @@ -1382,11 +1384,6 @@ questions that are actually displayed during an installation and not for </para><para> -The same effect can be achieved for <emphasis>all</emphasis> questions by -setting the parameter <classname>preseed/interactive=true</classname> at -the boot prompt. This can also be useful for testing or debugging your -preconfiguration file. - </para> </sect2> |