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Expand Up @@ -117,6 +117,14 @@ options at the end of the `linux` line.
profile. However, if you set `inst.install` to `0`, Agama stops after reading the configuration,
giving the user a chance to review the installation options before proceeding.

- `fips`: this is a standard Linux kernel parameter. When set to `1`, the installer starts in
FIPS-enabled mode. Additionally, Agama will use this as a trigger to propose the installed system
to be FIPS-compliant.

```text
fips=1
```

- `live.password` and `live.password_hash`: sets the `root` password of the live system.
`live.password` accepts a plain text password, while `live.password_hash` is expected to receive a
hashed password, which is more secure. The disadvantage of a hashed password is that it is quite
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