INSTALLATION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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31..What is the linux boot process ?
The initrd is bound to the kernel and loaded as part of the
kernel boot procedure. The kernel then mounts this initrd as part of
the two-stage boot process to load the modules to make the real file
systems available and get at the real root file system. Thus initrd image plays
a vital role in linux
booting process.
32..Can
Linux Boot from MS−DOS?
LILO
doesn't work, and if the machine has MS−DOS or Microsoft Windows, you may be
left with a computer that won't boot. This can also happen on an upgrade to
your Linux distribution. Re−installing LILO is the last thing that the
installation does
33..What
Platforms Does Linux Support?
Linux was written originally for Intel
processor based PC's, using the hardware facilities of the 80386 processor and
its successors to implement its features. The 80386 family includes the 80486,
and all of the Pentium chips. However, there are now many ports to other
hardware platforms
34..How
can I Install Linux?
Once you obtain a
distribution (media), it will contain
instructions on installation. Each distribution has its own installation
program
35..Does
linux support USB devices?
Linux supports a few dozen USB devices at
present, and work is underway to develop additional device drivers.
36..Explain the hardware requirements to
install linux?
A..Minimum of 1GB of RAM
(2GB is recommended)
B..Dedicated hard disk of
40GB or more
C..DVD drive
D..Network card
37..Explain
the contents of the /boot directory?
The contents
are mostly Linux kernel files or boot
loader files, depending on the boot loader, most commonly LILO
or GRUB
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