It took me a couple of reboots and fumbling (mostly due to the drive
numbering convention) but I got it. I think I like it! Thanks
--- Lars Weber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Marshal Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
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> The steps needed for installation are:
>
> * Create a linux rescue disk (if you don't have one already)! :-)
>
> * Copy the files in /usr/share/grub/i386-pc/ to /boot/grub
>
> * Create a bootfloppy:
> $ cd /boot/grub/
> $ dd if=stage1 of=/dev/fd0 bs=512 count=1
> $ dd if=stage2 of=/dev/fd0 bs=512 seek=1
>
> * Boot from this floppy (using the command line interface):
> grub> kernel (hd0,0)/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda1 [other bootargs]
> grub> boot
>
> Note: (hd0,0) should be the *GRUB* name of the partition with the
> kernel image. Use filename-completion(!) to verify that you got it
> right -- `(hdn,n)/vml<tab>' should give you the correct filename.
> Also root=/dev/xxx should be the right device name of your root
> partition.
>
> * Copy the example menu.lst from /usr/share/doc/grub to /boot/grub
> and
> edit it to suit your needs.
>
> * Boot from the floppy again and install grub into your mbr:
> grub> install (fd0)+1 (hd0) (hd0,0)/boot/grub/stage2 p
> (again using the correct values for (hd0,0) of course)
>
> * Finally: Remove the floppy and reboot.
>
> Note: The next time you want to change something just edit the
> menu.lst file (no need to reinstall GRUB)!
>
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>
> > Now, that wasn't very helpful at all! :)
>
> I hope this was :-)
>
> The above worked for me -- it may or may not work for you.
>
> Regards,
> Lars
>
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