On Wed, 19 Sep 2001, Greg Ward wrote:

>   # grub-install --root-dir=/floppy '(fd0)'

Um. You have to type it _exactly_ - --root-dir isn't going to work, you
have to type --root-directory.

>   More than one install_devices?
>   Usage: grub-install [OPTION] install_device
>   Install GRUB on your drive.
>
>     -h, --help              print this message and exit
>     -v, --version           print the version information and exit
>     --root-directory=DIR    install GRUB images under the directory DIR
>                             instead of the root directory.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
See the above 2 lines. They specifically mention the option I'm referring
to.

> Any ideas?  Should I upgrade to GRUB 0.9?  Looks like it's available
> through the Debian archive.

It shouldn't be necessary. You just have to type the options as they're
given, you can't arbitrarily go shortening them. It does _not_ appreciate
that.

Derrik Pates      |   Sysadmin, Douglas School   |    #linuxOS on EFnet
[EMAIL PROTECTED] |     District (dsdk12.net)    |    #linuxOS on OPN


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