Public bug reported:
I don't know anything for LINUX operating systems. So , forgive me if Iam not
accurate. I have a dual boot system with 2 internal hard disks (WIN XP PRO and
WIN XP OEL correspodingly). I also have an external USB hard disk (USB HD) and
I decided to install LINUX. I think I installed the latest ubuntu version. I
downloaded it today (4 Oct 2008) from linux.com site as an ISO CD. Anyway, I
made the installation to my external USB HD according to the installation CD
guides , BUT .... I selected to install the loader in the same drive (the USB
HDD) - not to the hda , because I have heard a lot for boot problems - mbr
problems etc. I myshelf had a similar bad experience with Fedora 7 installation
CD. Anyway, the Ubuntu installation seemed to be ok.
My bios gives me the option to choose the boot sequence (HDD-0 , CDROM, USB HDD
etc) , so I imagined that if I select the USB HDD as the first option , I could
see my LINUX.
Bad thought of me !! No Linux , only one word : GRUB. Nothing else.
I hate this "grub" because I also tried to install Fedora 7 to the USB HDD and
to the end I had to fix my MBR or else my Windows 5 years works were invisible.
Unacceptable.
I also have to report that this Ubuntu "Grub" waits for orders. If I press the
TAB it lists some orders in text mode.
The good news are that the windows dual boot system works normally , so I will
not search the Ubuntu makers this time....
Thanks a lot. With respect, Fanis Attard.
P.S. The Fedora makers change their occupation after my email to them !!! I
think, they practice in electronic clever toys for children these last days.
That's good - really good.
** Affects: ubuntu
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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No boot Grub wait for orders
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/278273
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