/boot/menu/grub.lst is not altered by grub in this case. Probably a problem in kubuntu-grub-splashimages postinst, reassigning.
** Changed in: grub (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Low ** Changed in: grub (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: grub => kubuntu-grub-splashimages -- grub menu.lst bootprefix parameter not working https://launchpad.net/bugs/77493 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs