dual boot

[Eric Shubert]

Michael Butash wrote:
> Ubuntu will actually use /boot/grub/menu.lst for the os lists and order
> preferences.  When done reordering, just do "sudo update-grub" and
> reboot.

No need to update grub after modifying menu.lst.
Lilo requires that, but not grub.

> I agree with the others, try legacy bios emulation in the bios, or make
> sure it even supports usb devices in the bios to begin with, otherwise
> just use a temp ps2.

I agree as well. They make adapters that let you plug a USB KB into the 
PS2 mouse port (so you don't need a different KB).

> -mb
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2009-08-15 at 11:00 -0700, Jason Spatafore wrote:
>> Again, you need to find a way to get into BIOS to load USB keyboard
>> support. Find an old PS/2 keyboard, plug it in, and change the BIOS
>> settings for it. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, 2009-08-15 at 10:50 -0700, Lyle Tuttle wrote:
>>> thanks guys -- OK, the keyboard works "after" Ubuntu loads up - can I
>>> then assume that it not the problem?  The machine is not in front of
>>> me...
>>>
>>> Searching the forums, I don't find much, BUT, looks like I could hit
>>> "e" and edit - changing the boot options so that XP is first??
>>>
>>> Would that work?
>>>
>>> At 10:42 AM 8/15/2009, you wrote:
>>>> Is your keyboard working at all prior to the menu being displayed?
>>>> This
>>>> could be a situation where you're using a USB keyboard but the
>>>> keyboard
>>>> won't work before the OS loads. If so, you will need to check your
>>>> BIOS
>>>> settings for a "USB Keyboard Support" option and then enable it. 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, 2009-08-15 at 10:26 -0700, Lyle Tuttle wrote:
>>>>> OK, I have a system that had XP on it; I loaded Ubuntu on it in
>>>> the 
>>>>> dual-boot method, and now, when I boot the system, I can't move
>>>> the 
>>>>> selection to start it in XP...it is set on Ubuntu, and that's
>>>> it......
>>>>> What am I missing?  I just can't move that selection highlited bar
>>>> to XP.......
>>>>> lyle
>>>>>


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-Eric 'shubes'