Re: mkboot -i from debianutils-1.15 in sid and boot loader != lilo
On Fri, Oct 19, 2001 at 11:27:02AM -0700, Mike Fedyk wrote:
> I've just recently switched over to grub as my boot loader, but I have one
> frustrating problem.
>
> when I "make install" in a kernel tree, it detects that lilo has been
> removed (or else it'll want to overwrite my grub boot block) and asks me if
> I want to create a boot disk.
>
> If I try to create a boot disk when the prompt comes up, it does this:
>
> ##################
> In order to use the new kernel image you have just installed, you
> will need to reboot the machine. First, however, you will need to
> either make a bootable floppy diskette or re-run LILO.
>
> Checking for LILO...No
>
> Should I make a bootdisk? (y/n) y
You should have just pressed n there.
> It looks like /usr/sbin/mkboot is very dependant on lilo.
>
> What can I do to help resolve this?
Well, the bug's been filed, #98262, we can wait for it to be resolved. :)
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