bootloader
When I installed linux, I didn't install a bootloader. This is because I already dual-boot OSX86 and WinXP. I use the WinXP bootloader to boot WinXP or OSX. If I boot OSX, it sends me to chain0, the OSX bootloader which I can then choose OSX or WinXP. Does anyone know a way to boot all three?
I got this when I choose not to install a bootloader: Code:
You will need to boot manually with the /vmlinuz kernel thanks for your help |
I think WinXP can boot linux, but you have to install a bootloader to the root directory (not the MBR) and create a special boot file for windows. Here's a brief tutorial of one way to do it. I'm sure there's more if you google "dual boot xp linux ntldr".
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XOSL is a nice boot manager. http://www.ranish.com/part/xosl.htm It should easily be able to accomplish all that you want. It DOES require a minimal FAT32 partition to install itself in, or alternately it can create it's own small partition. It needs extra space beyond the MBR because it's a graphical boot manager and can't squeeze itself in. XOSL does not use any more of track 0 after the MBR. I use XOSL to transfer to GRUB installed on /boot. I don't think XOSL can boot Linux directly without a little further help from GRUB or LILO.
Alternately, I would expect GRUB could do all this by itself as well. I've never used GRUB with OSX specifically, so I can't confirm this from personal experience. GRUB can be installed to the MBR. I believe it takes more of track 0 than just the MBR when your say "install to MBR", but don't quote me on that. I've never installed it to there personally. I know LILO extends beyond just the MBR, so I'm assuming GRUB does as well. |
Duh... I actually use XOSL as well. You do have to have another bootloader in the root partition of the linux install and like haertig said, it requires a small (like 14 MB) partition to keep some files on, but it's really cool and works like a champ. I do feel that I had to install it from a floppy though. I wonder if you could do it from a CD...
There's more than 10 ways to skin a cat... |
Task G2 of Just Booting Tips refers. Just adjust the instruction for hda6. The tool you need is a bootable Grub floppy, which should boot all 3 manually.
Either Grub or Lilo will boot all 3. Although I didn't mentioned in the link I did boot up a Darwin x86 with Task C1. |
the only problem is I don't have a floppy drive.
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Check out the Ultimate Boot CD. It looks like it has both GRUB and XOSL so you can probably get either one installed with this CD.
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