On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 16:24:58 -0500, jim lawrence <fedorajim@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 21:59:36 +0100, Xung <no-reply-gw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > when I installed Fedora 3, I configured its as a secondary OS. Recently, I upgraded the kernel from 2.6.9-1.667 to 2.6.10-1.760_FC3, and now my primary OS is Fedora. How do I changed it back to my original preference, always boot XP first > > > > Thanks > > > > -- > > This is an email sent via the webforum on http://fcp.homelinux.org > > > > -- > > fedora-list mailing list > > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > > > open a terminal switch to root > > type in vi /boot/grub/grub.conf > hit the i key on the keyboard > using the up/down, left/right keys scroll down to where it says Default=0 > change to > Default=1 > > also while your in there if your going to boot into the latest kernel > put a # mark in front of the other kernel listed. here is a example > > #boot=/dev/hda > default=0 <----- change this to 1 > timeout=8 > splashimage=(hd0,5)/grub/splash.xpm.gz > hiddenmenu > title Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.760_FC3) > root (hd0,5) > kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.10-1.760_FC3 ro root=LABEL=/1 rhgb quiet > initrd /initrd-2.6.10-1.760_FC3.img > #title Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.741_FC3) <---- # out the second kernel > # root (hd0,5) > # kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.10-1.741_FC3 ro root=LABEL=/1 rhgb quiet > # initrd /initrd-2.6.10-1.741_FC3.img > title Windows XP SP2 > rootnoverify (hd0,0) > chainloader +1 > ~ > ~ > > -- > > Jim Lawrence > Registered Linux User: #376813 > ******************************************************** > When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. > It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. > ************************************ > Using Jim's example I would modify the his recommendation as follows: > #boot=/dev/hda > default=0 <----- change this to 2 > timeout=8 <---- adjust this to suit your needs > splashimage=(hd0,5)/grub/splash.xpm.gz > hiddenmenu <---- comment this out by placing a "#" at beginning of line > title Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.760_FC3) > root (hd0,5) > kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.10-1.760_FC3 ro root=LABEL=/1 rhgb quiet > initrd /initrd-2.6.10-1.760_FC3.img > title Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.741_FC3) > root (hd0,5) > kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.10-1.741_FC3 ro root=LABEL=/1 rhgb quiet > initrd /initrd-2.6.10-1.741_FC3.img > title Windows XP SP2 > rootnoverify (hd0,0) > chainloader +1 On boot you will be presented with a menu offering you a choice of: Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.760_FC3) Fedora Core (2.6.10-1.741_FC3) Windows XP SP2 Windows XP SP2 is the default selection which will boot in 8 seconds if no action is taken by the user. This configuration lets you boot an older kernal if you should encounter problems.
