Has anyone on the list used System Commander Boot manager?

Yes, I've used it for years with a number of OSes. Works fine, although there is a bit of a learning curve. I'm using an older version (4.something). On my system, SC boots to LILO when Linux is selected from the OS selection menu. LILO is installed in the Linux root partition as recommended in the SC manual, which gives detailed instructions. You can configure LILO to skip its boot menu so as not to be presented with a second set of OS selections. If you want to use SC in place of LILO, the version that I use does not work without it (that I am aware of), or at least does not discuss doing so. A newer release might. You might try the V Communications web site at www.v-comm.com. Regards, Rudder

On Monday 07 May 2001 03:32 pm, you wrote:

Has anyone on the list used System Commander Boot manager?

Yeah, it's nice. But to be honest, I think for basic boot management XOSL (www.xosl.org) is nicer looking (a full fleged GUI with mouse support and windowing system), and has a better price tag - FREE! -Tim -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy R. Butler Universal Networks Information Tech. Consultant Christian Web Services Since 1996 ICQ #12495932 AIM: Uninettm An Authorized IPSwitch Reseller tbutler@uninetsolutions.com http://www.uninetsolutions.com ============== "Information Powered by Innovation" ==============

I am still a Linux newbie so when making a multi-boot system I format the hard drive with Partition Magic (PM) and then choose a boot loader (System Commander (SC), PM boot loader, NT4 boot manager, or Linux LILO). I find the user manuals from PM and SC extremely helpful in developing techniques that work. I would suggest always loading all your operating systems before doing any real work on the system. There is always some risk that loading the last system will not work out for some reason and that way you can minimize your time loss. The experienced Linux folks will no doubt disagree with my choice of tools because of leaning too much on Windows products; however it is a way to learn about PCs and be successful in the process. Will be glad to talk off line if you wish. Good luck. Respectfully, Ken Becker ---------- Original Text ---------- From: "Peter B. Van Campen" <pbvanca@ameritech.net>, on 5/7/01 3:32 PM: Has anyone on the list used System Commander Boot manager? I have user it but never with Linux. Best to all...................... PeterB -- =============================== Peter B.Van Campen Peter_B@vancampen.org =============================== -- <<Gnu is Not Unix / Linux Is Not UniX>> -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq and the archives at http://lists.suse.com

* Peter B. Van Campen [Mon, 07 May 2001 15:32:00 -0500]:

Has anyone on the list used System Commander Boot manager?

Yes, I did once use a trial version to play with. Works smoothly. You need to have LILO installed in the boot sector of your /boot partition and then give that partition to the Boot manager. BTW, there's an excellent free graphical boot manager available including source code under the GPL, XOSL. Check out http://xosl.sourceforge.net. -- Penguins to save the dinosaurs -- Handelsblatt on Linux for S/390