On Friday 16 March 2007 08:15, Bruce Marshall wrote: > On Friday 16 March 2007 04:09, kanenas wrote: > > What's the easiest way to install an earlier suse version on a spare > > partition and still keep the latest grub that comes with 10.2 (along with > > an intact 10.2 partition)? > > The answer is to NOT allow the install of the earlier suse write its boot > loader to the MBR (master boot record) This assumes you have your current > grub written in the MBR. > > Have tne new install write its loader to the partition you are installing > it on (/boot or / depending on how you partition the older release) > and after the install, add a new entry to your 10.2 /boot/grub/menu.lst > to boot the older release from its /boot/<kernel> and initrd.
thanks, it does seem to be the easiest. but i don't remember if i can get that option with the earlier grub during the install. I guess I will try it and see how it goes. At worst case i will change the boot sequence on bios and leave the existing mbr untouched, to be edited after the install. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
