Choosing default OS in multi boot system
I have a laptop physically set aside for _experimenting_ with
install parameters to determine my optimum configuration. One
install will duplicate as closely as possible whatever comes with
some donated hardware for the church's after school program for
pre-teens.
The combination of running the Debian Installer with as many
defaults as possible and Grub2 being automatically installed each
time results in two annoying characteristics.
ONE:
On boot, the the last system installed will be the default. That
is the least likely one to run correctly (IF AT ALL) due to bad
choices during install or subsequent tweaking. Resulting Grub
rescue mode ... ;/
TWO:
When there are multiple Debian installs present, especially when
same kernel used, the Grub menu is not informative.
QUESTION_ONE:
Can I force the boot to default to the oldest rather than newest
install. It will always be a functioning install and usually is
completely normal with ONLY defaults chosen.
QUESTION_TWO:
Is there an automatic way for the Grub menu to display the
associated partition label instead of the kernel id? the
partition designation (sda1 ... sda8 etc) would be minimally
acceptable.
I could manually edit the configuration file which advises "DO NT
EDIT" ;/
I do occasionally try to follow convention :)
TIA
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