Why is the "quiet" kernel parameter specified by default on RHEL4 and later versions?

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Issue

  • Why is "quiet" specified by default on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and later versions?
  • If "quiet" is specified, could it adversely affect server performance?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and later
  • 'quiet' kernel parameter

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