Post: Help dual booting ubuntu 11.10
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09-25-2011, 07:18 AM
#1
Cade
Guest
I have already installed the beta 2 of 11.10.
I just need to know what to do now.
I will also boot from a usb.
09-25-2011, 09:40 AM
#2
gola
OVER 9000!
You need to edit your grub configuration file (assuming GRUB is used)
It should be located in /boot/grub and be called something like grub.conf, menu.lst or grub.cfg
Here's an extract from mine, to give you an idea of how to work it
title Gentoo Linux
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-genkernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo
title Gentoo Linux Backup
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk ro root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk
The title line is what you want the line to be called in the grub menu where you select it.
root (hd0,0) says what drive and partition the kernel is on, in this case it's on the first main drive on the first partition.
If it was on the second drive on the 3rd partition you would have it as root (hd1,2)
The kernel line is where the kernel is located on that drive, in this case it's located in the /boot folder. Then there's some flags to be passed to the kernel.. don't use the ones I used as they're only needed for me.
The initrd line is where the initramfs file is located (assuming you have one) and in this case it's also located in the /boot folder.
I don't use GRUB2 and what I've told you is for grub1 so if you have that I can't help you.
It should be located in /boot/grub and be called something like grub.conf, menu.lst or grub.cfg
Here's an extract from mine, to give you an idea of how to work it
title Gentoo Linux
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-genkernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo
title Gentoo Linux Backup
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk ro root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk
The title line is what you want the line to be called in the grub menu where you select it.
root (hd0,0) says what drive and partition the kernel is on, in this case it's on the first main drive on the first partition.
If it was on the second drive on the 3rd partition you would have it as root (hd1,2)
The kernel line is where the kernel is located on that drive, in this case it's located in the /boot folder. Then there's some flags to be passed to the kernel.. don't use the ones I used as they're only needed for me.
The initrd line is where the initramfs file is located (assuming you have one) and in this case it's also located in the /boot folder.
I don't use GRUB2 and what I've told you is for grub1 so if you have that I can't help you.
09-25-2011, 05:14 PM
#3
Cade
Guest
Originally posted by Golagoda
You need to edit your grub configuration file (assuming GRUB is used)
It should be located in /boot/grub and be called something like grub.conf, menu.lst or grub.cfg
Here's an extract from mine, to give you an idea of how to work it
title Gentoo Linux
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-genkernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo
title Gentoo Linux Backup
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk ro root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk
The title line is what you want the line to be called in the grub menu where you select it.
root (hd0,0) says what drive and partition the kernel is on, in this case it's on the first main drive on the first partition.
If it was on the second drive on the 3rd partition you would have it as root (hd1,2)
The kernel line is where the kernel is located on that drive, in this case it's located in the /boot folder. Then there's some flags to be passed to the kernel.. don't use the ones I used as they're only needed for me.
The initrd line is where the initramfs file is located (assuming you have one) and in this case it's also located in the /boot folder.
I don't use GRUB2 and what I've told you is for grub1 so if you have that I can't help you.
It should be located in /boot/grub and be called something like grub.conf, menu.lst or grub.cfg
Here's an extract from mine, to give you an idea of how to work it
title Gentoo Linux
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-genkernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo
title Gentoo Linux Backup
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk ro root=/dev/sda2 nouveau.modeset=0 rdblacklist=nouveau
initrd /boot/initramfs-x86_64-3.0.4-gentoo-bk
The title line is what you want the line to be called in the grub menu where you select it.
root (hd0,0) says what drive and partition the kernel is on, in this case it's on the first main drive on the first partition.
If it was on the second drive on the 3rd partition you would have it as root (hd1,2)
The kernel line is where the kernel is located on that drive, in this case it's located in the /boot folder. Then there's some flags to be passed to the kernel.. don't use the ones I used as they're only needed for me.
The initrd line is where the initramfs file is located (assuming you have one) and in this case it's also located in the /boot folder.
I don't use GRUB2 and what I've told you is for grub1 so if you have that I can't help you.
My drive isn't already partioned. So, wouldn't that mean I would have to format it and lose all my files? What if I get another harddrive and use it on there?
09-25-2011, 09:25 PM
#4
oO-GKUSH-Oo
< ^ > < ^ >
You would be better off with another hardrive
Are you downloading it as a .exe or iso?
Are you downloading it as a .exe or iso?
09-25-2011, 09:42 PM
#6
oO-GKUSH-Oo
< ^ > < ^ >
You need to make your usb is a bootable usb. You can do that by downloading UltraIso and putting your iso on the usb. Once done Restart your computer and as it loads look for Boot Menu Settings, its the Esc button on my pc but it might be different on yours and when you do that just navigate to your usb click it and it will restart and install ubuntu. BTW I dont think it will work on an external hardrive. Im not sure I have lots of space so I just run them side by side.
10-22-2011, 06:52 PM
#8
DeLeTeD
Maggbot timeout!
you dual booting with windows or what? You never mentioned it, and if you did I over read it.
If yes, then install windows. Then install unbuntu. Grub does a much better job then the crappy windows one.
You should be able to resize your hd without formatting....
Also windows 8 is removing dual boot options. xD I guess most will learn linux is king and use it only.
If yes, then install windows. Then install unbuntu. Grub does a much better job then the crappy windows one.
You should be able to resize your hd without formatting....
Also windows 8 is removing dual boot options. xD I guess most will learn linux is king and use it only.
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