I am running WXPPro/UbuntuLinux dual-boot (installed the two OSs in that sequence) (each installed on a separate partition).
At stratup, GRUB shows up a screen in which you have to choose which OS to boot, but - and this is the problem - with a 10 seconds timer and with Ubuntu highlighted.
As I mainly work with WXPP, and often power-up without staying in front of my computer, Ubuntu often boots whereas I would prefer to work in WXPP.
Can you change the standard OS to boot by changing some values to the GRUB startup program? Please explain "loud & clear" as I am somewhat of a Linux n00b.
Thanks in advance, WN
Boot/GRUB issue
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Boot/GRUB issue
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I hope no one kills me for this...
You can search for grubconf ... it will allow you to modify your menu.lst via GUI. You can change all the settings from there. I warn you though...it will change the structure of your original menu.lst, so make a backup.
So, in short order.
-install grubconf
-in terminal type sudo su (superuser)
-once in as root type grubconf
-you will then be able to modify your menu.lst via GUI
This program was rather helpful for me only because I couldnt get a grub image to show up (go figure). It also gives you the option to do this.
HTH,
Brian.
You can search for grubconf ... it will allow you to modify your menu.lst via GUI. You can change all the settings from there. I warn you though...it will change the structure of your original menu.lst, so make a backup.
So, in short order.
-install grubconf
-in terminal type sudo su (superuser)
-once in as root type grubconf
-you will then be able to modify your menu.lst via GUI
This program was rather helpful for me only because I couldnt get a grub image to show up (go figure). It also gives you the option to do this.
HTH,
Brian.
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lowie
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Re: default OS for grub
Merci bien, mon ami!al7kz wrote:Certainment. D'abord, ouvrez un terminal
Applications>Accessories>Terminal
Puis, sauvez le file
$ sudo cp /boot/grub/menu.lst /boot/grub/menu.lst_backup
Puis editez le file /boot/grub/menu.lst
$ sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
et dans ce file, changez le ligne
default 1
a
default saved
Bonne chance
Problem solved.
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