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Next, you will be asked what type of installation method you wish to use. If you want to follow the instructions contained in this chapter, choose CD-ROM. Red Hat Linux can be installed using any of the following methods:
If you have a CD-ROM drive and the Red Hat Linux CD-ROM, you can use this method. You will need a boot disk or a bootable CD-ROM. PCMCIA boot and driver disks may also be used.
If you copied the Red Hat Linux files to a local hard drive, you can use this method. Refer to Chapter 5 for hard drive installation instructions. You will need a boot disk. PCMCIA boot and driver disks may also be used.
If you are installing from an NFS Image server which is exporting the Red Hat Linux CD-ROM or a mirror image of Red Hat Linux, you can use this method. You will need a network boot disk. PCMCIA boot and driver disks may also be used. Refer to Chapter 5 for network installation instructions. Please note that NFS installations may also be performed in GUI mode.
If you are installing directly from an FTP server, use this method. You will need a network boot disk. PCMCIA boot and driver disks may also be used. Refer to Chapter 5 for FTP installation instructions.
If you are installing directly from an HTTP (Web) server, use this method. You will need a network boot disk. PCMCIA boot and driver disks may also be used. Refer to Chapter 5 for HTTP installation instructions.