Re: LILO versus GRUB

2004-08-11 Thread Geoff Bagley
peter green wrote: the problem is its impossible to tell if someone is on the list That's fine. Now I understand. I have just rejoined the list ready to enter the fray when Sarge hits the fan. I have started collecting the stuff I shall need for my big upgrade/update. Best regards. Geoff. --

Re: LILO versus GRUB

2004-08-11 Thread Geoff Bagley
Many thanks Peter. By the way, I am getting two copies of each of your posts. Not sure why. Can't see anything in my set-up, or that of my ISP to explain this. Best regards, Geoff. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: LILO versus GRUB

2004-08-11 Thread Geoff Bagley
peter green wrote: <>unlike with redhat the installer is not generally used for upgrading <>Thank you Peter. I am not familiar with Red Hat / Fedora. I wish to use the new installer in order to make configuration of my various Ethernet NICs (on three machines) simpler, but prefer not to switch

LILO versus GRUB

2004-08-11 Thread GEOFF BAGLEY
I am currently using LILO with my Debian Woody. I understand that the New Installer and/or Sarge prefer to install GRUB. Can I update my system to the new Installer+Sarge and still retain LILO, which I find to be OK. Is there a good reason for switching to GRUB ? Best regards, Geoff. G3FHL.