Re: Lilo setup with BootMagic

["Mikkel L. Ellertson" <mikkel Infinity-ltd com>]

On Thu, 8 Mar 2001, Jenner Mike wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> 	I'm new to linux, installing on PC, sharing with windoze98 and
> win95.
> I've got disks partitioned with Partmagic with bootmagic in the MBR (this
> has been running for some time).
> I've done two RHL7.0 installs using workstation automatic partition then
> custom partition and both times I was not asked about LILO configuration!
> (Unleashing RH7.0 book says it should ask).
> So, of course LILO is written to the MBR. I know I can rewrite bootmagic
> config to the MBR but how can I install LILO into a RH partition? also does
> it go in '/' or '/boot'?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> - Mike
> Oracle DBA & Solaris Admin.
>
>
>
Mike,
	Where to install lilo is a checkbox if I remember right - it has
been a while.  As to where to install lilo, you are probably better off
using /boot, so you can be sure the BIOS can read it.  Then tell
bootmagic you want to boot the /boot partition.

	To make the change without going into install, just edit
/etc/lilo.conf, and change "boot=/dev/hda" to "boot=/dev/hda?".
If you are using SCSI drives, change hda as needed.  Change ? to the
actual partition number.

Mikkel
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