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Can Ubuntu boot without GRUB?

Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by LIVEFRMNYC, Aug 29, 2007.

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Is there a way to boot Ubuntu without GRUB. Vista's Bootloader basically took over but didn't overwrite GRUB. So I had to use VistaBootPro to edit in Ubuntu.

Now when I boot, Vista Bootloader shows up ... I then select Ubuntu ... and now I'm in GRUB bootloader.

I was wondering if Vista or any other boot loader can boot Ubuntu without GRUB. I would like to just use Vista bootloader to manage my OSs. The same as on my Desktop PC which I use GAG bootloader.

No big deal as I have my default boots on a 2sec delay, so I don't even notice bootscreens unless I want to select a non-default OS. But I just want to know if it could be done?

LIVEFRMNYC, Aug 29, 2007

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Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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I think Ubuntu can be booted from Lilo as well as GRUB, but I don't think it can come from a Windows bootloader. I think you could set a quietsplash option in GRUB or something that will keep it from showing though. I think that's what wubi does (you never see GRUB).

Paul, Aug 29, 2007

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I don't know if Vista uses the same bootloader as XP, but if it does, here are ome instructions: http://jaeger.morpheus.net/linux/ntldr.php

Rumil, Aug 29, 2007

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