On Sunday 03 October 2010 07:48:52 Carlos E. R. wrote:
On Sunday, 2010-10-03 at 14:35 +0200, Martin Schlander wrote: ...
But I'm unsure how much you can break your bootloader installation and still be able to use the "boot from harddisk" option. ... The other option, which was removed, booted the HD system (after asking which partition had it), but using the kernel in the DVD entirely. If the HD had no kernel at all, this option would still boot (with an older kernel, of course).
Yes, that was lost in attempt to create complete rescue system that will take care of any possible problem that is now abandoned altogether.
This second option did allow for a kernel reinstall, download, grub repair, etc. The lot. Very usefull - and removed. :-(
It shouldn't be so big deal to have some script that will: - attempt to mount partitions, - check for kernel and initrd presence, - if multiple kernels and initrds are present, collect info to list it as boot option - try to identify openSUSE partitions looking at /etc/SuSE-release - use information from SuSE-release to label partitions in the list - present list to the user and ask what to boot Above will solve boot loader problem. Problem with single kernel left after update that doesn't boot should be solved with multiple kernels available, not with rescue system. That will solve problem with broken or non existing initrd too. All that is asked is:"Don't burn all bridges, before you are sure that new one will stand." (but that is the problem with distro direction that is discussed in opensuse- project ML) -- Regards, Rajko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org