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    Xubuntu...how to change Grub

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. theZoid

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    I'm just getting back into Linux after a long hiatus. I need to know how change my default boot program from Xubuntu to Vista because I have many more 'walk away' reboots with Vista. A config file somewhere?

    thanks
     
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    You mean to set the default entry in Grub?
     
    John B, Dec 17, 2007
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    yes, exactly...with Sabayon install I choose it during install, but not Xubuntu...thanks
     
    theZoid, Dec 17, 2007
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    You can install the package startup manager with Synaptic package manager. It's a GUI to configure GRUB easily.
     
    John B, Dec 17, 2007
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    Ok...I'm checking it out now....thanks much
     
    theZoid, Dec 17, 2007
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    Have you found it? If you need to manually edit the file, the path is /boot/grub/menu.lst
     
    John B, Dec 17, 2007
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    That did the trick, thanks.....while you're here, how the heck do I install flash player for opera?
     
    theZoid, Dec 17, 2007
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    John B, Dec 17, 2007
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    Thanks John B....got flash working in FF but not Opera....just using FF then... :D
     
    theZoid, Dec 18, 2007
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    FF will do the job. :)
     
    John B, Dec 18, 2007
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