I would like to re-open this discussion. I think always confirming GRUB install to MBR in standard mode of the Alternate Install CD (Debian Installer) is the most appropriate action for the following reasons: 1. Avoids overwriting data or boot manager programs that might be stored in the MBR or first track. 2. Reducing the number of questions asked is less critical now that the Desktop CD is the primary installation method for most users. 3. It is a question that would be asked anyway if another OS, such as Windows, were detected. 4. There are cases where the detection fails to actually find other OS, e.g. hidden or encrpyted root. It is very nice to have a catch-all confirmation for such cases. 5. We say on the download page that the Alternate Install CD supports "installing GRUB to a location other than the Master Boot Record". It is misleading to deny this choice in some cases.
If the team agrees, can we target this fix for Edgy 6.10, and possibly Dapper 6.06.2? Please let me know how I can help in any way. -- Installation of GRUB to MBR should always be confirmed https://launchpad.net/bugs/47135 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
