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From:
"Theo de Raadt" <deraadt@openbsd.org>
Subject:
Re: Add 1-line explainer to install.sub urging users to go with the defaults
To:
izzy Meyer <izder456@disroot.org>
Cc:
tech@openbsd.org, Stuart Henderson <stu.lists@spacehopper.org>, Florian Obser <florian@openbsd.org>
Date:
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:12:07 -0600

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  • Theo de Raadt:

    Add 1-line explainer to install.sub urging users to go with the defaults

  • izzy Meyer <izder456@disroot.org> wrote:
    
    > Attached is a diff that adds an echo command to install.sub urging new
    > users to use the default options in the installer if unsure.
    
    remember to hit return after you make your choice
    
    remember to use a finger, not a toe
    
    
    Sorry.  No.  It is entirely obvious.
    
    The terseness of the installation procedure is intentional.
    
    
  • Theo de Raadt:

    Add 1-line explainer to install.sub urging users to go with the defaults