Grub Manual

[Karl Larsen]

Jacques B. wrote:
>>> And you and others keep thinking there is just one root directory in your computer. I removed the boot directory from the main root and put it in a whole new partition. Now this whole new partition also has a root directory. Guess where the files are located?
>>>
>>>       
>>         Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
>>     
>
> Karl, all your partitions are at the root if you use that definition.
> Your /home according to how yours is set up is therefore at the root
> as well because it's on its own partition.  It's where it gets mounted
> that decides if it's root or not.  Its mount point is /boot, hence not
> at root (/).  The mount point of your home partition is at /home hence
> not at root.
>
> Go ahead and try and configure your system so that your boot partition
> gets mounted at root (/).  See if your system boots after that.  It's
> not at the root.
>
> It's been suggested before.  Start a blog.  Post your tips/tricks
> there.  If someone asks a question on the list that pertains to
> something you have there then you can answer by providing them with a
> link to your blog.  That way you do not post these unsolicited
> "guides" (like you did with dd as well).  That is not the purpose of a
> listserv.
>
> Start that blog and then you have a suitable place for all those
> guides.  The list members are also happy because no unsolicited
> "guides" or discussion about your new computer (not a question about
> F7 compatibility with a particular piece of hardware - simply
> providing list members with a window into your life) make their way to
> the list.
>
> The request is reasonable, in keeping with being a good member of the
> list, and provides you with a suitable home for your writings.
>
> If you don't know how to create one I can guarantee that some on this
> do know how and can provide you with assistance.
>
> Please don't post an updated guide on grub with the corrected info.
> It does not belong on the list.  Post it to your new blog.
>
> Jacques B.
>
>   
You start your blog. Just read what I have and see if you have just one 
root directory. I will agree there is just one per partition.



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	Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
	Linux User
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