Re: grub installation problem

From: Jerry Peters (jerry_at_example.invalid)
Date: 11/24/03

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    Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:11:28 GMT

    Rob Baxter <rbaxter@cyence.com> wrote:
    > Hi,
    >
    > I am unable to install grub on my gnu-linux (debian) system. The
    > current bootloader is lilo, but I would much prefer grub. I am able
    > to 'enter' grub, that is, get to the "grub>" prompt, however, I
    > receive the following error when I attempt the "setup (hd0)" command:
    >
    > Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
    > Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... no
    >
    > Error 15: File not found
    >
    > What is 'stage1'? What kind of file is it? How do I create it?
    > Thanks in advance as always,
    >
    > Rob

    You need to have a basic set of files in /boot/grub:
    ~$ ls /boot/grub
    device.map ffs_stage1_5 minix_stage1_5 stage2
    e2fs_stage1_5 help reiserfs_stage1_5 vstafs_stage1_5
    fat_stage1_5 menu.lst stage1

    You need at least stage1 & stage2 along with menu.lst which is the
    configuration file.

            Jerry

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