Reviewing Text Installer Differences

A full walkthrough of the Text Installer is more than we need just to review the differences. The most obvious change is cosmetic: a terminal-based screen control in place of a full graphical mode. We should also note some configuration changes in the setup because they demonstrate some of the changes in preference you might want when managing a server instead of an individual setup.

At the first boot, the Text Installer begins a short countdown to its own installer. This lag provides a moment to alter the boot options, if you wish. Once started, the installer needs you to supply the keyboard layout and language, just like the Live Media installer did. The initial menu that follows that configuration is shown ...

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