On Sun, Nov 04, 2001 at 12:06:33PM +0530, Logu wrote: > > I tried booting linux from nt loader as per (LOST 82) > procedure but it is not working properly. When I select > linux, the system shows the two characters "L?" and > stands as it is. Should I remove lilo from my machine. > > I did as per LOST > > #dd if=/dev/hdaN of=/tmp/boot.lnx bs=512 count=1 > [where N is the partition of the Linux "/" (root dir)] > Ensure /tmp/boot.lnx is 512 bytes. Copy it to c:\ of NT. > Append 'c:\boot.lnx "linux"' 'to c:\boot.ini and you are done > > ---end quoted text---
For full detailed instructions on a dual boot with NT loader, please have a look at: http://geocities.com/usmbish/hdi-linux-NT.html The problem that you have pertains to failure of LILO at load- ing: This L? <error> ... The first stage boot loader has been loaded and started, but it can't load the second stage boot loader. The two-digit error codes indicate the type of problem. This condition usually indicates a media failure or a geometry mismatch. I have a stinky suspicion that you have installed Linux over a M$-fdisk created extended partition. I would advise full re- installation of Linux, after partitioning your box with Linux fdisk. Create PRIMARY partition for your "/" at least, so that LILO info can be written to it. Linux fdisk also ensures that boundaries are properly written. Other partitions may be exte- nded logicals if you so desite. Install LILO boot info on 1st sector of "/" and NOT the MBR. Thereafter, follow steps as detailed in the HDI annotated above. HTH Bish. -- : ####[ Linux One Stanza Tip (LOST) ]########################### Sub : Linux through NT boot loader LOST #082 To add linux to NT boot loader menu, in Linux do: #dd -if=/dev/hdaN -of=/tmp/boot.lnx bs=512 count=1 [where N is the partition of the Linux "/" (root dir)] Ensure /tmp/boot.lnx is 512 bytes. Copy it to c:\ of NT. Append 'c:\boot.lnx="linux"' 'to c:\boot.ini and you are done ####<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>####################### : _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
