Chapter 7. The Linux Boot Process

In This Chapter

• The Fedora Boot Sequence

• Determining the Default Boot runlevel

• Getting a GUI Console

• Get a Basic Text Terminal Without Exiting the GUI

• System Shutdown and Rebooting

• How to Set Programs to Run at Each runlevel

• Conclusion

Learning how Linux boots up is critical. When you have this information you can use it to alter the type of login screen you get as well as which programs start up. Read on for the details.