On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 15:55:54 +0200
Johan Sch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi list,
> 
> I am a grub user.
> Now I usually install grub in the HD mbr if over-written by another instal like 
> this..
> 
> # grub
> grub>grub root (hd0,0)
> grub>setup (hd0)
> 
> This time there was a error.
> So I read the GRUB instructions (hardcopy) which is quite extensive.
> Found another command..
> grub>find /boot/grub/stage1
> Now this gives 4 different devices with stage1 .. see below please. This is because 
> I have various installs using grub.
> Again I studied the instructions .. but .. for me it is not clear which is which.. 
> should the wrong setup be given the writing will be in the wrong place .. probably 
> creating more chaos.
> Now what worries me is what would the correct command for setup be to use hd0,0 mbr 
> and hd0,9 stage1.
> Please could I get some pointers here..
>  for the above short way .. long way see bottom..note.
> 
> **************
> #grub
> 
>     GRUB  version 0.93  (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)
> 
>  [ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported.  For the first word, TAB
>    lists possible command completions.  Anywhere else TAB lists the possible 
> completions of a device/filename. ]
> 
> grub> root (hd0,0)
>  Filesystem type is fat, partition type 0xc
> 
> grub> find /boot/grub/stage1
>  (hd0,5)
>  (hd0,9).............this is the one I want to use.
>  (hd1,4)
>  (hd1,8)
> 
> grub>setup (hd0)
> **************************
> Thanks
> 
> Note..I already fixed this the long way..by using disc 1 and selecting the install 
> on hde10. This causes the menu.lst to over-written (which is not really a problem 
> because I have it on boot-floppy).
> Also found that all my MCC additional entries for urpmi was wiped out.
> -- 
> Johan Sch
> kernel 2.6.3-13mdk
> May this be a good day for learning
> Registered Linux User #330034
> 
> 
I have joined the grub list .. maybe they can help me.

-- 
Johan Sch
kernel 2.6.3-13mdk
May this be a good day for learning
Registered Linux User #330034

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