*****-+ Kernel Selection Help +-***** You'll need one kernel to get Linux started on your system so that you can install it. Depending on your system, you should use the one that best matches your system hardware to maximize your chances of success. **************************KERNEL CHOICES************************ * linux : For most systems with IDE/SATA harddisk (default) * * ide : alternate ide kernel for some ide chipsets * **************************************************************** To boot the chosen kernel input the name of the kernel and press enter. boot: ide "For example, boot the 'ide' kernel!" The default is 'linux' which has the most common ide and sata support. This generic kernel should work with almost all PCs. So if in doubt choose this by pressing enter without inputing a kernel name. Please enter your selection on the line below.