I have partly solved my own problem. The bash-type shell
which is part of the installation software is just what I need to
get a shot at modifying the inittab file. It turns out that a
special inittab file is installed just for the installation
process and then the real inittab is put in
I am using the Serial console method of installing Woody
on a new, or at least, new to me, Dell system.
For those who haven't done this, you just insert the
Debian boot CD and boot the system but type the following where
most people just hit Enter:
linux console=ttyS0,9600n8
and
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