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Configuration of startup
Introduction
11.. PPuurrppoossee
When Linux boot, it display a menu of available operation mode. The
system will wait forever until the user do select one mode. This is
not always acceptable. For instance, if a power failure occur, one
will expect linux to boot by itself and come back to its normal state.
Since Linux is a multitasking/Multiuser OS, it can do quite a few
useful things without someone sitting in front of it.
22.. TTaasskkss
It is possible to select a default mode and a timeout. The timeout
allows the operator to "intercept" the boot sequence and switch to
another mode. Whenever a key is depressed, the timeout feature is
deactivated.
A timeout value of 0 means to wait forever...