Re: how to make Debian less fragile (long and philosophical)

[Ben Pfaff <pfaffben@msu.edu>]

Marek Habersack <grendel@vip.net.pl> writes:

   "If the system doesn't boot, if the usual shell prompt doesn't appear do
   just that (assuming LILO is used):

     1. on the LILO: prompt type "emergency" and tap ENTER
     2. system boots with a limited set of utilities and an emergency shell
	which you can use to diagnose the problem and file a bug report or
	plea for help."

"If the system doesn't boot, just do this:

 1. When ``LILO Loading Linux...'' appears, tap F8.
 2. Using the arrow keys, select ``Safe Mode'' from the menu, then
    push Enter."

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:-)