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Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 01:54:39 +0200
From: Polytropon <freebsd@edvax.de>
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On Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:31:12 -0400, Identry <jalmberg@identry.com> wrote:
> I've booted the install CD1 and found something called 'fixit' mode.
> I've been googling, but can't seem to find any info on 'fixit'. Is it
> possible to use this instead of a livefs disk?

As far as I remember, that's correct. CD1 contains the fixit shell.

If you want a full-featured live file system (including X), you can
download FreeSBIE. To me, it has become a helpful tool in problematic
cases.



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Polytropon
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