Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and Customizing Linux
IN THIS CHAPTER
Troubleshooting the installation
Using log files to troubleshoot
Resolving installation problems
Setting up your printers
Managing your DVDs and CD-ROMs
Installing updates and additional software packages
During the installation of Linux, the installer attempts to detect key hardware components, such as the network card and any installed peripherals. According to what it detects, the installer takes you through a sequence of installation steps. If the installer can’t detect the network card, for example, it usually skips the network configuration step. This omission is okay if you don’t in fact have a network card, but if you do have one and the installer mistakenly insists that you don’t, you have an installation problem on your hands.
Another installation problem can occur when you restart the PC and see a text terminal ...
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