On Sunday 14 September 2008, Andrei Popescu wrote: > On Sun,14.Sep.08, 17:01:57, Chris wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I've updated another OS on my machine and I'd like to re-install grub, > > like the debian installer did (asking me where to put grub and telling me > > which ohter OS were present). > > > > Is there any way I can re-run the debian installer on an existing system > > - or at least the grub part? > > You could boot with the install CD with option "expertgui" (or plain > "expert"). There should be an option to reinstall the boot loader. This > option is good if your system doesn't boot anymore. However, I'm not > 100% sure if it looks for other OSs; its main purpose is rescue. > > If you just want to add another OS it's easier to just edit > '/boot/grub/menu.lst'. Look for the line: > > ### END DEBIAN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST > > Write your own stanza only *below* that line. If you need help just post > here. > > Regards, > Andrei
ok. Thanks. I just thought there might be some way that is easier than the CD or manual editing (which I'm doing now). I don't really wat to do either every time the other OS does a kernel-upgrade (its sidux). Chris -- C. Hurschler -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
