[Bug 126535] Wrong help instructions when booting CD

[ycc]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.15

Hello,

as I understand, some parts of the help-instructions related to booting
the Ubuntu CD are misleading.

Almost immediately after I boot my Feisty Fawn Alternate CD the screen
tells me that I can receive help by pressing <F1> followed by <F2>, <F3>
...

As I interpret the instructions obtained in this way, one should write
"install <bootoption>" after the prompt "boot:". But to my experience,
bootoptions are entered by pressing <F6> and appending to the line that
then appears.

It is also my impression that the format of some of the bootoptions is
wrong. For example, for "Certain DELL machines" the option
"aic7xxx.aic7xxx=no_probe" is recommended. However, to my experience
"aic7xxx=no_probe" is the correct format.

I fear the case may be similar with other versions of the Ubuntu CDs,
not only the alternate CD.

Just petty detail, but could maybe be improved on? Misled me and another
community member for a little while. ;)

Cheers :)

** Affects: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Wrong help instructions when booting CD
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