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Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:48:40 +0100
From: Wichert Akkerman <wichert@wiggy.net>
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Subject: Re: Bootscreen
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Previously John Bradford wrote:
> There are applications where it is not appropriate to have it, though,
> what if you were using Linux in an embedded device such as a set top
> box?

Kiosks and things like ATMs are another place where you do not want
a bootscreen. You do not want to possibly confuse customers with
stuff that they can't understand but show a nice friendly message saying
'the system is currently unavailable'.

Wichert.

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