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diff --git a/ui/qt5/resources/startup-help.txt b/ui/qt5/resources/startup-help.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9605a08 --- /dev/null +++ b/ui/qt5/resources/startup-help.txt @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +<h2>Startup Configuration</h2> + +<p>This page allows you to choose options for starting up your computer.</p> + +<h3>What is a bootloader?</h3> + +<p>A <i>bootloader</i> is the program that runs when you power on your +computer. The bootloader is responsible for locating Adélie Linux and/or +other operating environments on your computer, and then loading them in to +memory.</p> + +<h3>What option should I choose?</h3> + +<p>Typically, <strong>you should always choose to install a bootloader</strong> +unless you have a configuration that will use a different method of booting. +</p> + +<ul> +<li><strong>Install a boot loader:</strong> <p>This option will install a +bootloader to your hard disk, replacing any other bootloader if present.</p> +</li> +<li><strong>Do not install a boot loader:</strong> <p>This option will not +install a bootloader to your hard disk. You may be required to configure a +bootloader yourself before your computer will start up properly. Choose this +option if you already have another operating environment with a bootloader, or +if your computer has a bootloader in firmware (such as OPAL or UEFI).</p></li> +</ul> + +<hr> + +<h3>What are the kernel options?</h3> + +<p>The kernel options disclosure allows you to choose which Linux kernel you +want to use on your computer. <strong>Only change these options if you have +hardware that requires it, or your administrator or hardware manufacturer has +told you that you need a special kernel.</strong></p> + +<ul> +<li><strong>Use the stable kernel:</strong> <p>This option will install the +LTS version of the Linux kernel, which is well supported and thoroughly tested. +However, it may not support the newest hardware options.</p></li> +<li><strong>Use the mainline kernel:</strong> <p>This option will install the +latest version of the Linux kernel, which has not been as thoroughly tested as +the stable kernel. Use this option if you have hardware that requires a newer +kernel version than LTS.</p></li> +</ul> |