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How to manage boot options ?

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  • Started 4 years ago by dollar
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dollar
Posts: 60

I have Kubuntu , Xubuntu and XP on my machine (Going to install Ubuntu Soon).

So when I start my computer I will get these boot options -

" Kubuntu
Kubuntu (and something other)
Kubuntu (and something other)

Other Operating Systems :
Xubuntu
Xubuntu (and something other)
Xubuntu (and something other)
Windows Xp "

Now I want to manage that boot options ( I mean arrange them in particular order with booting time etc) . So Please help me how to manage my boot options.

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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are you using grub, lilo or the windows boot manager?

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dollar
Posts: 60

Grub

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jmcguire
jmcguire
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Look up Startup Manager.

I have it installed in Ubuntu. I would recommend installing Ubuntu then installing Startup Manager in Ubuntu. It will help you decide which is default and how long the timer is.

Actually editing the list order and names will require editing the file located at "/boot/grub/menu.lst." I recommend backing the file up first.

*NOTE* - Do not remove the alternative selections for the Linux distros.

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