On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> wrote:
On 2010/10/15 10:09 (GMT-0400) Chuck Payne composed:
That is because Windows over wrote the the grubs. It's always best to install Windows then openSUSE or any Linux.
Only occasionally is that actually true. The problem is the virtual inevitability of Windows needing to be _re-installed_. Do you expect everyone to re-install Linux after each re-installation of Windows? That's ludicrous!
Instead, plan for the re-installation of Windows, in part by not needing Grub on the MBR in the first place, instead being content to use _standard_ MBR code for all installed operating systems, and install Grub always and only on a partition. http://fm.no-ip.com/PC/install-doz-after.html gives a short course how. http://old-en.opensuse.org/Bugs/grub#How_does_a_PC_boot_.2F_How_can_I_set_up... confirms the preference for partition installation location for Grub. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation)
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What I meant, before it become a flame war, is when I install a new system. I install Windows then Linux. You are right. I only stated so that he understands that Windows will overwrite grub on the master boot record. :-) -- ----------------------------------------- Discover it! Enjoy it! Share it! openSUSE Linux. ----------------------------------------- openSUSE -- en.opensuse.org/User:Terrorpup openSUSE Ambassador/openSUSE Member skype,twiiter,identica,friendfeed -- terrorpup freenode(irc) --terrorpup/lupinstein Have you tried SUSE Studio? Need to create a Live CD, an app you want to package and distribute , or create your own linux distro. Give SUSE Studio a try. www.susestudio.com. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org