What is "nomodeset" kernel parameter and is it safe to use?

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Issue

  • I have a display related problem in the system with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • I am able to workaround the issue by booting with "nomodeset" kernel parameter.
  • What this kernel parameter does and is it safe to use it on the system ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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