Re: grub re-install

[Chris <list.hurschler@gmx.de>]

On Sunday 14 September 2008, Andrei Popescu wrote:
> On Sun,14.Sep.08, 17:01:57, Chris wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've updated another OS on my machine and I'd like to re-install grub,
> > like the debian installer did (asking me where to put grub and telling me
> > which ohter OS were present).
> >
> > Is there any way I can re-run the debian installer on an existing system
> > - or at least the grub part?
>
> You could boot with the install CD with option "expertgui" (or plain
> "expert"). There should be an option to reinstall the boot loader. This
> option is good if your system doesn't boot anymore. However, I'm not
> 100% sure if it looks for other OSs; its main purpose is rescue.
>
> If you just want to add another OS it's easier to just edit
> '/boot/grub/menu.lst'. Look for the line:
>
> ### END DEBIAN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST
>
> Write your own stanza only *below* that line. If you need help just post
> here.
>
> Regards,
> Andrei

ok.  Thanks.

I just thought there might be some way that is easier than the CD or manual 
editing (which I'm doing now).  I don't really wat to do either every time 
the other OS does a kernel-upgrade (its sidux).

Chris

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C. Hurschler