F8 install hangs

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---- Knute Johnson <knute at frazmtn.com> wrote: 
> >I'm trying to install F8 on my computer but it hangs after loading
> >initrd.img. I get a "Ready" message and nothing more. 
> 
> Unfortunately this is still a bug in F8.
> 
> https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=239585
> 
> Hold down the SHIFT key when starting Fedora and you can get to the 
> prompt.

Hey, that works! Thanks.

You can also get to the prompt by pressing the <ESC> at the graphical install menu but it still hangs from there. So what does holding down the SHIFT key do?

Steve