Re: Rebuilding minimal install iso RHEL 4 (U1)

[John Haxby <jch scalix com>]

John Summerfied wrote:

> I imagine vendors, and maybe large users, might have a Linux (or DOS) 
> program that updates the BIOS after installation, to get it into a 
> standard known configuration. Those wouldn't be concerned with the 
> need to turn PXE (or CD booting) off, but for some it's time better 
> not spent.

I imagine that those vendors and large users just copy an image on to a 
disk and then put the disk in the target machine.    Those that don't 
will either use PXE or will use a boot CD with the right kickstart 
line.   I strongly suspect that CD booting is the least used option 
otherwise you'd've heard of new machines cominng complete with a boot CD 
in the drive :-)   It's quite likely that the "hit a key to choose boot" 
has come about purely to allow safe installation without tinkering with 
the BIOS.

jch