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Since I'm new here, thought this would be the best place to post this question, although not sure if I should also post it in a more technical forum.
Just don't want to be overwhelmed by complex answers I'm not able to understand as of yet.
I'm running GRUB 0.95, which will boot (eventually, I'm sure) into SimplyMEPIS 3.4.2
It was the auto-install LIVE CD that I used to set this up, but I have a small problem.
On Load, GRUB wont start the config file /boot/grub/menu.lst that I was told it is supposed to.
All that happens when I start this PC is I get the 'grub>' prompt, and have to manually inform GRUB that I would like it to start this OS.
I have set this file up correctly, and there are no problems there (AFAIK). I can verify this because when I tell grub> configfile /boot/grub/menu.lst it copes fine and boots up.
My question is this: How do I tell GRUB that this is the configfile to load by _default_? I dont want to have to enter this command every startup, as this is a general use Lounge PC (not my development PC) so I dont want to have to provide my (inherently non-computer-savvy) partner, and visitors, training on such things.
Your help is appreciated.
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