On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Lisi <lisi.re...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Monday 15 October 2012 20:11:06 Wally Lepore wrote: >> On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 5:57 AM, Dom <to...@rpdom.net> wrote: >> > You might need to install the os-prober package first. Grub2 uses that to >> > identify other OSes on your system. >> >> I haven't installed any pkgs. yet. But will consider that if all else >> fails. > > No, Wally. Not "if all else fails". As I understand it, you actually need > this package to do what you want to do. So grit your teeth and do it. As I > said, I am no expert on GRUB 2, but nor are you. We just have to take the > advice of those who know. Incidentally, Legacy GRUB and GRUB 1 are the same > thing.
Ok no problem. I'll install the package. I just wanted to be sure if that -in fact- was the ground-level-start for the fix. > I know that Lee thinks that I ought to be ashamed of myself for saying it, but > I really do think that you need to grip the bull by the horns, and just do > it. At the worst, you have to reinstall. Most of us had to do several > reinstalls during the learning process. (And are still learning, and still > make mistakes, and still sometimes have to reinstall as being the easiest way > out of the mess.) Hi Lisi, I totally understand. Not a big deal. No need to explain. I understood your helpful intentions from the beginning. I read everyone's suggestions and learn what I can. You offered excellent advice as well as Lee. Its all subjective....everyone has a different opinion on how to arrive at the same destination. I've installed win2k numerous times. I knew -all along- that in order to fix an issue, its -at times- quicker just to reinstall. Been there done it! I can do a windows re-install standing upside down. It's easy only because I've accomplished it multiple times. Installing Debian's base OS via the netinst file is a snap now that I've done it as well. I can re-install if I have to without any issues. I can create LVM partitions again if I have to. Sure I had to study it for two days before I had the courage but with the help of an online tutorial and other links it was successful. Not a "snap" but successful. I could do it again if need be. :-) > So - courage! What have oyu got to lose? Nothing! I don't think I need to re-install at this point though. My problem is not that drastic. Like i said earlier, i can still boot either OS via setting the preferred drive to boot in BIOS. Yes its an extra step before loading any particular OS but until I discover how to dual boot using GRUB, its enter BIOS first before boot. If I have to re-install to fix the GRUB issue (if its a GRUB issue) then perhaps later. :-) Thanks Lisi -- 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/caldxikpcesmewtvvchphgj23rjsdnh_r3ozh9ff7+ahuatx...@mail.gmail.com
