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From: Joshua Lokken <joshua.lokken@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Kernel configuration
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On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:42:02 -0500, Leon <leonmk@optonline.net> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm installing a BSD, and by documentation what provided, on the beginning of installation I should see "Kernel Configuration" screen. But after the system buts from my CD, it bring me to the "Sysinstall Main Menu". It skip "Kernel Conf."
> 
> Should I configurate a Kernel?
> If yes, how can a get to this screen?

You can [generally] wait until after the system is installed to configure
a custom kernel.  If you don't have any wonky hardware, the GENERIC
kernel, installed by default, should get your system installed and running.

When you do get to the point where you want to make changes to the
kernel,

http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/kernelconfig.html


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Joshua Lokken
Open Source Advocate