[NCLUG] GRUB vs LILO

kensharon.morris at att.net kensharon.morris at att.net
Wed Feb 28 15:34:11 MST 2001


Is there a way to specify GRUB instead of LILO when
we install Linux on a system from fresh...?
> 
> I've installed Linux on a Compaq 166 machine with no problems. I think I
> know why you can't get into setup. Older Compaq machines kept a small
> partition with the setup program on it. Either you deleted the partition
> when you set up Linux, or else LILO ate your MBR setup that allowed you to
> get in. Go to compaq's web site. You should be able to find a program to
> create a boot disk that will run the CMOS setup program. I had to do the
> same thing on mine.
> 
> Good luck,
> Jason
> 
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