Running Linux live

[VanR]

Been running Linux for years. Currently running Zorin OS 9.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Been running Linux for years. Currently running Zorin OS 9.

I have not heard of Zorin.

 

[tubes]

I think it is great how well it runs on older hardware.
It is also nice to get a distro that can update itself regularly.
Like I said earlier, I am liking Ubuntu 14 a lot.
I need to edit the boot menu tho, I want it to default to Win7.

Where do I change that?

In many distros that is done in Grub.
Long time since I dual booted, but that's what I remember.

GRUB: GRand Unified Bootloader.
Also, Gnu GRUB.
GNU GRUB - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)

 

[Micky]

I remember now...
I just need to figure out where to edit it...

 

[tubes]

I have not heard of Zorin.

Me neither.
Another reason why I keep postponing my next box: new distros - might be cool but I have not been keeping up with developments.

 

[Micky]

Me neither.
Another reason why I keep postponing my next box: new distros - might be cool but I have not been keeping up with developments.

Don't feel bad.
I still have a Pentium Pro system downstairs running RedHat 5.something.
Interfaces a repeater (Ham Radio) system with the Internet.

Why bother fixing something that ain't broke?

 

[ibmorjamn]

I googled it , I found an Ubuntu hand book. This might not work for you because of the version. I don't know.
How to Change Boot Order in Ubuntu 13.10, 13.04 | UbuntuHandbook

 

[Micky]

I googled it , I found an Ubuntu hand book. This might not work for you because of the version. I don't know.
How to Change Boot Order in Ubuntu 13.10, 13.04 | UbuntuHandbook

Gonna go fire up the T400 and give this a shot...

 

[tubes]

Don't feel bad.
I still have a Pentium Pro system downstairs running RedHat 5.something.
Interfaces a repeater (Ham Radio) system with the Internet.

Why bother fixing something that ain't broke?

Why bother fixing something that ain't broke?

My feeling too.
But I have to worry about how long the hardware will last.
It's all business and mission critical around here: my worries are about how 'exposed' I am to hardware failures.

 

[Micky]

My feeling too.
But I have to worry about how long the hardware will last.
It's all business and mission critical around here: my worries are about how 'exposed' I am to hardware failures.

I have found that popular, or lets's say, mainstream hardware such as name-brand stuff is much easier to replace when it breaks. This is why I will stick with Dell and IBM (Lenovo) computers. Because replacement hardware is cheap and plentiful...

Besides, there are other strategies to combat hardware failures. You KNOW the hardware will fail, eventually. That is what MTBF numbers show. It is all about redundancy and migration paths. OH, and risk analysis...

 

[Micky]

I googled it , I found an Ubuntu hand book. This might not work for you because of the version. I don't know.
How to Change Boot Order in Ubuntu 13.10, 13.04 | UbuntuHandbook

Actually this one is for version 10.04, Grub 2.01 I think...

Install Grub Customizer in Ubuntu 14.04 to Manage Your Grub Bootloader | UbuntuHandbook

Gets you an actual GUI that will even allow you to create a custom boot screen. All I wanted to do was change the order though...

 

[ibmorjamn]

Cool , sounds like you are on the right track.

 

[Micky]

Oh, I still used Terminal to install it. Does that count?

I love it, Ctrl-Alt-T...

 

[ibmorjamn]

Terminal for the hackers right . Lol

 

[Micky]

Lately, if it doesn't have a CLI I can't make it work...

 

[ibmorjamn]

I am just the opposite.

 

[ibmorjamn]

New Beta version of Elive 2.3.4 :
Elive 2.3.4 beta released

 

[Bflat5]

I haven't run a Linux box in a long time. With all these comps around here one will be running it soon... If I can remember to do it that is!

 

[paul-e-mann]

Got nuthin to say so I thought I'd stop in and say "Hi"

 

[Micky]

Looking forward to installing the beta Debian install mentioned a few posts back...