[NTLUG:Discuss] New kernel has same name. Is lilo necessary?

[Richard Geoffrion]

Jack Snodgrass wrote:
> On Sat, 2002-08-10 at 07:49, Richard Geoffrion wrote:
[snip]
> only if you want your PC to boot and not be a
> hot, paper weight. ;)
>

HAHAHAH ROTF!
I have a PC that boots and IS a paper weight! (hint, it doesn't run Linux)


> supposed to be one of the benefits of GRUB.
> With Grub, if you install a kernel with the
> same name, you don't have to do anything.

hmm...not ready to experiment with GRUB on a production system.

>
> with Lilo, you have to run Lilo to record
> the change the boot up stuff so you can boot.
> If you don't... you see LI and nothing else
> when you boot. Better have a boot floppy handy.

Well....I  *DO* have multiple kernel options in the boot menu.  ESPECIALLY
since I'm using a >137 gig drive.  Boot floppies wouldn't help much.

Check that....That reminds me...I need to make >137 Gig compatible
boot/rescue floppies.  Hey...Thanks Jack!

/dev/rtcg