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Frequently Asked Questions

Things you might want to ask about - check here first

  Sometimes when I boot, I get no network
  When I delete things, they don't appear in "Trash"
  When I indert new devices, they don't appear in "Computer"
  How do I run the GRUB install by hand

No Network

If you have a Broadcom network Interface (typically used in Dell workstations) then there is a known problem with the Linux b44 driver. Until this problem is resolved, the only real way around the problem is to reboot your computer if / when it happens. However, SOMETIMES you will find that executing; dhcpcd eth0 as user root will re-enable the interface.

No Trash

This is a known issue which should be fixed shortly. The broken component is the ability to "see" files in the Trash can (they actually go there Ok). To see and work on trashed files, double click on the Home icon, select "View Hidden Files", then double click on ".Trash".

No Devices

For example when you plug in an additional key. This seems to be a compatibility issue between the latest kernel and HAL, we hope to resolve this shortly.

Alternative: Setting up GRUB using manual instructions

To start configuring GRUB, you type in grub. You'll be presented with the grub> grub command-line prompt. Now, you need to type in the right commands to install the GRUB boot record onto your hard drive.

Code Listing 7: Starting the GRUB shell

# grub

Note: If your system does not have any floppy drives, add the --no-floppy option to the above command to prevent grub from probing the (non-existing) floppy drives.

In the example configuration we want to install GRUB so that it reads its information from the boot-partition /dev/hda1, and installs the GRUB boot record on the hard drive's MBR (master boot record) so that the first thing we see when we turn on the computer is the GRUB prompt. Of course, if you haven't followed the example configuration during the installation, change the commands accordingly.

The tab completion mechanism of GRUB can be used from within GRUB. For instance, if you type in "root (" followed by a TAB, you will be presented with a list of devices (such as hd0). If you type in "root (hd0," followed by a TAB, you will receive a list of available partitions to choose from (such as hd0,0).

By using the tab completion, setting up GRUB should be not that hard. Now go on, configure GRUB, shall we? :-)

Code Listing 8: Installing GRUB in the MBR

grub> root (hd0,0)          (Specify where your /boot partition resides)
grub> setup (hd0) (Install GRUB in the MBR)
grub> quit (Exit the GRUB shell)

Note: If you want to install GRUB in a certain partition instead of the MBR, you have to alter the setup command so it points to the right partition. For instance, if you want GRUB installed in /dev/hda3, then the command becomes setup (hd0,2). Few users however want to do this.

If you have more questions regarding GRUB, please consult the GRUB FAQ or the GRUB Manual.

Note: When you reinstall a kernel, you do not need to copy over the files anymore. Just run make install after compiling the kernel; it will automatically copy the necessary files and adjust the GRUB configuration.


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