On Mon 14 May 2012 at 14:57:54 +0800, Bob wrote: > On 05/14/2012 06:24 AM, Brian wrote: >> >> Wouldn't '--root-directory=/' put GRUB's files in /grub? > > That was my reading of the man page however there is no /grub directory > so either the option doesn't work or it's could be a symptom of a broken > grub package.
It's the opposite to your experience here. grub-install --root-directory=/ /dev/sda results in GRUB creating /grub and populating it with its files. In fact, when installing GRUB to a USB stick without an OS on it I've always seen it create the directory specified by '--boot-directory'. I have replicated your problem (GRUB dropping to a prompt) by running the command above from an unstable installation. I've no explanation for it apart from some hazy idea GRUB is confused by having its files in two places, /boot/grub and /grub, but was able to retrieve a GRUB menu with grub-install /dev/sda [Snip] > Are we reaching bug report time? Not really, I think. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20120514234118.GA32462@desktop
