> To install, I had to log in to the console and configure the network. I
> couldn't do it without it. Previously, network settings could be done in
> the graphical installer. For novice users, this may increase the barrier
> to entry.

and when you're installing on a VPS provider without DHCP, and where 
Ctrl+Alt+[number] cannot be delivered to the console, then it's even worse: it 
becomes a showstopper.

https://issues.guix.gnu.org/60160

i suggested this solution in the above issue:

when the network check fails, then it should get back to a toplevel
menu. this menu should have an option to start a shell, which when
exited goes back to the menu (i.e. the user can set up the network
upstream). another option in the menu should be to continue at the
check of network upstream.

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