Add a new section containing minimal information about the FreeBSD live CD

to the bsdinstall chapter of the Handbook. Within it, document the required
login details [1].

PR:		docs/172784 [1]
Approved by:	gabor (mentor)
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<para>After the procedure of device probing, you will see
<xref linkend="bsdinstall-choose-mode"/>. The install media
can be used in three ways: to install &os;, as a "live CD", or
can be used in three ways: to install &os;, as a
<link linkend="using-live-cd">live CD</link>, or
to simply access a &os; shell. Use the arrow keys to choose
an option, and <keycap>Enter</keycap> to select.</para>
@ -2732,4 +2733,34 @@ login:</screen>
</qandaset>
</sect2>
</sect1>
<sect1 id="using-live-cd">
<title>Using the Live CD</title>
<para>A live CD of &os; is available on the same CD as the main
installation program. This is useful for those who are still
wondering whether &os; is the right operating system for them
and want to test some of the features before installing.</para>
<note>
<para>The following points should be noted while using the live
CD:</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
<para>To gain access to the system, authentication is
required. The username is <literal>root</literal>, and
the password is blank.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>As the system runs directly from the CD, performance
will be significantly slower than that of a system
installed on a hard disk.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>The live CD provides a command prompt and not a
graphical interface.</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
</note>
</sect1>
</chapter>