Re: Choosing default OS in multi boot system
On Wed 30 Oct 2013 at 08:55:49 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> 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.
Do not install GRUB for the new install. Run update-grub from whatever
you do boot into.
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