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Welcome to the website for anaconda, the Red Hat Linux installation program.

NOTE: This page is not a support tool for Red Hat Linux and installation issues should be directed through the appropriate support channels of Red Hat. Visit the Red Hat website for more information on how to get support for your product.

Useful Tips

• Always test your media following these instructions.
• See how to write update disks to a floppy.

How to get it

Anaconda source code is included in each Red Hat Linux release in the 'anaconda' source RPM.

The most recently built version is normally available on rawhide.

How to report bugs, or send patches

Mailing lists specifically for anaconda

• anaconda-devel-list is a good place to discuss anaconda development issues.
• kickstart-list is for discussing issues related to kickstart config creation, tweaking and use in deployment.

Documentation

• Here is the Red Hat Linux 8.0 Installation Guide.
• The 'anaconda' binary RPM contains some documentation in '/usr/share/docs/anaconda-<version>'.
• There is also anaconda related infomation in the Red Hat Linux 8.0 Customization Guide, including a kickstart reference.
• Information on the new XML-based comps format in Red Hat Linux 8.0.