David Walluck wrote:
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> > 2) add a script to build a generic grub boot floppy, or
> > better add this boot image in the rpm. Here is such a script
> > (version 0.0.1 :-)
>
> I'd also like it to install to my hard drive for me, as well. I mean,
> with lilo all I type is "lilo" and it works like magic. grub has some
> serious usability concerns if you ask me, well.. so does all GNU
> software in one way or another, for that matter. If GNU software was
> easy to use there would be no reason for Mandrake, so I guess I'm happy
> that it is :)
>
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> David Walluck
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I just started working on it.
btw, according to grub's doc, the safe way to install grub on a hd
is first to build a boot floppy including the correct "install" command,
boot with this floppy and run the included "install". So you won't
escape
the floppy !
I'm now writing a script that build a custom "menu.lst" so the floppy
generated
will be adapted to your system so the grub's installation proc will be :
1) install the grub rpm
2) create the boot floppy including the custom menu.lst
3) boot from this floppy, check that every boot option works, then run
the "install" menu item. That's all.
This proc is valuable for a LILO->GRUB conversion. I believe it will be
easier
when it'll be included in the standard install process.
