Re: [patch] debian-manual pxe boot add small hint

[maximilian attems <debian@sternwelten.at>]

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004, Geert Stappers wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 26, 2004 at 11:05:38PM +0100, maximilian attems wrote:
> > belows patch adds a small hint where to find that tftp boot.
> > perhaps it makes user more confident. ;-)
> > 
> > but maybe to specific, maybe just added without the last phrase
> > with special case? i leave it up to you.
> 
> The "F12" seems indeed some kind of standard.

ok, so better add this hint properly. :-)
 
> > --
> > maks
> > 
> > 
> > Index: installer/doc/manual/en/boot-installer/i386.xml
> > ===================================================================
> > --- installer/doc/manual/en/boot-installer/i386.xml	(revision 24001)
> > +++ installer/doc/manual/en/boot-installer/i386.xml	(working copy)
> > @@ -295,7 +295,8 @@
> >  PXE boot functionality.
> >  This is a <trademark class="trade">Intel</trademark> re-implemention
> >  of TFTP boot. If so you may be able to configure your BIOS to boot from the
> > -network.
> > +network. Watch out Bios messages for Network boot. They may tell you which
> > +hot key enables it. Newer boards often use <F12>.
>   +hot key enables it. Newer boards often use &lt;F12&gt;.
> 
> 
> Or something else to get it through the XML parser.

yup.
 
> >  
> >  </para>
> >     </sect3>
> 
> Maks,
> 
> Your feedback is appricated.
> Please don't feel offended that I didn't accept your patches.

i do not care about my patches, as long the manual gets better.
as a first time tftp user i wanted to send feedback on the relevant parts.

--
maks