Where do i edit the boot selector screen?

cnp · 01-31-2004, 11:18 PM

I can't find where to edit the boot selector srceen where you select between OS's. I am running Fedora Core1. I would appreciate some help. thanx

dalek · 01-31-2004, 11:34 PM

If you use lilo, it is /etc/lilo.conf. If you use grub, it is in /boot/grub/grub.conf. Be careful in there.

If you use lilo, make sure you run /sbin/lilo after you make changes otherwise the changes won't take effect.

That help?

IBall · 01-31-2004, 11:36 PM

Sorry, but I do not really know what you are asking.

If you are trying to edit the entries, they are stored in the file "/boot/grub/grub.conf". You shouldn't really need to edit these except if you are dual-booting or something

If you are are trying to change the image that is displayed, you need to download an image with the extension .xpm.gz. Store the image in /boot/grub and change the entry "SplashImage" in grub.conf to the new image.

I hope this helps
From Ian

cnp · 01-31-2004, 11:45 PM

I am talking about if you have win xp and fedora core both installed there is a screen where you select which one you want to use. I want to edit that so it takes 3 seconds to default instead of 10 or 15 or whatever it is.
I've seen it done before so i know you can do it.

dalek · 01-31-2004, 11:53 PM

It is in the files listed above. It just depends on which one you use, lilo or grub.

You want to change 'timeout=' line. Don't put in 0 though. You may not even get a blink.

You can use Konqueror or a command line editor to change that. I think you also have to be root for those.

Later

cnp · 02-01-2004, 12:44 AM

Hey thanx guys, that worked great. cya

dalek · 02-01-2004, 01:05 AM

Your welcome. WE aim to please.

Later