Why does LILO boot Linux by default?

Kramer · 11-11-2003, 05:39 PM

It doesnt give me a choice of which kernel I want to boot onto. Ive been playing around with 3 different ones, trying to get one to work. I have Windows on a super small partition somewhere. I can post my lilo.conf if that will help, but I want to get the loader back! Can anyone provide some insight?

slakmagik · 11-11-2003, 05:49 PM

Because it's a Linux program? Change (or add) a 'default=foo' line in lilo.conf to the label you want.

Kramer · 11-11-2003, 06:08 PM

No, I have more than one kernel, and Windows on here, and it wont let me choose. It goes straight into a Linux kernel that doesnt work is what Im saying. Where would I need to add that at?

EDIT: Just to clarify, it doesnt give me the choice of which one to boot. I want to choose.

Kramer · 11-11-2003, 06:52 PM

Ok, I just tried reinstalling LILO from the rescue disc, and that didnt do anything. I can post my lilo.conf if that will help, but I really need to get my computer back into a kernel that has ACPI support. Ive probably just overlooked something stupid.

Kramer · 11-11-2003, 07:03 PM

Yep, something stupid on may part. It usually helps if the 'enter LILO prompt automatically' tab is checked in the Control Center.