knowing which bootloader my linux distr uses

nag9_s · 02-19-2005, 10:58 PM

hi
want to know the config file or other inf . which tells the bootloader , my linux distr( i am using Mandrake , Redhat) uses.
:Pengy

reddazz · 02-24-2005, 10:06 AM

Redhat uses grub and the configuration file is /boot/grub.conf (on most distros it's /boot/grub/menu.lst). Mandrake can use either grub or lilo, depending on your selection during initial installation or through the Mandrake Control Centre. The lilo config file is in /etc/lilo.conf.

Wim Sturkenboom · 02-24-2005, 10:41 AM

My RedHat (triple boot RH8,RH7.3,W2K) uses lilo

It might be that grub is the default, but I've always selected lilo.
I think RH switched to grub as the default in RH7.3 (or RH7.2).

When you boot the system (and it's a multiboot), you should be able to see what it uses).

reddazz · 02-24-2005, 12:38 PM

I think grub became the default in Redhat 9+.

Wim Sturkenboom · 02-24-2005, 11:09 PM

7.3 already had it (to my knowledge). An inexperienced colleague of mine managed to install it in a fresh install.
Later he forgot the password for it

reddazz · 02-25-2005, 02:06 AM

Thats a good one.