Chapter 6. Installation - step 3: Add/remove the (un)needed packages and modules

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Removing unneeded packages
Edit the syslinux.cfg file
Removing unneeded modules
Adding a new package
Adding extra modules in /lib/modules
Adding extra modules in /boot/lib/modules

The LEAF "Bering" floppy disk is provided with package(s) and/or module(s) you won't necessary need. Get rid of them to begin with.

Check the list of packages provided above to see if you need them. Some examples follow:

Removing unneeded packages

To remove a given package (say unneeded.lrp) from the LEAF disk, insert it in your floppy drive and boot it. When you will see the LEAF configuration menu, type q (quit) to get access to the linux shell. Then execute the following commands:

mount -t msdos /dev/fd0u1680 /mnt
cd /mnt
rm unneeded.lrp
cd /
umount /mnt