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Run Level-2 without installing FC6?

By appu - Jun. 30, 2008

Can I enter run-level 2 via my FC6 install cd without installing FC6?

Also, what's the difference between RunLevel 2 and Rescure mode?



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  1. By jonas45 on Jun. 30, 2008

    Runlevel 2 and Rescue Mode have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Runlevels are part of an installed kernel. When you boot any linux installation CD, you're loading Stage 1 when the kernel and initial ramdisk are loaded, then once you've provided a little information, stage 1 loads Stage 2. Which is not a runlevel. When you're in rescue mode, you're still in "Single User" mode, which is still before Runlevels are even a consideration.


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  2. By clarkr on Jun. 30, 2008

    You can change your run levels from the command line too, but that would be post-install. Here's a quick explanation of the Run levels. As Jonas45 mentioned, they are different from Rescue Mode


    Run Level 0: Halt

    Run Level 1: Single-user mode

    Run Level 2: In Fedora, this is undefined, but typically is for basic multi-user mode without networking

    Run Level 3: Multi-user mode

    Run Level 4: Not used

    Run Level 5: Full multi-user mode with GUI. This is Fedora's default

    Run Level 6: Reboot


    So, entering 'init 6' will reboot your box.


    HTH


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