Arch Linux

scoon

Member

From: Philadelphia,PA

Registered: 2007-05-21

Posts: 18

Grub installation problem.

Hey all,

Last nite i tried to install arch and the installer got me all the way to putting GRUB on the MBR.  The installer just sits and waits and waits.  When I reboot, all i get is GRUB>  So, thte installer never got to put grub in the MBR.  I tried to do the install about 3 times.  Same result every time.  I am using the Duke installer and need to start /arch/setup with legacy-ide (not in front of my box, but i think this is it) boot flag in order for my ide drives to be recognized as hda.  Arch is the only os on this machine.

I have poked around and it looks like I have a couple of options:
1. use lilo
2. intall via ftp

I think i am going to try #2. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I have seen and read links in the wiki on recovering from grub problems, but this is a fresh install.  I really hope that isn't the only option.

-scoon

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hightower

Member

Registered: 2006-04-02

Posts: 182

Re: Grub installation problem.

Another possibility is to use the "old" 0.8 ISO and try whether they work. As Arch Linux uses the rolling release method, there's no difference between a clean Duke installation and an updated 0.8 System.

hightower

Last edited by hightower (2007-05-21 15:04:27)

scoon

Member

From: Philadelphia,PA

Registered: 2007-05-21

Posts: 18

Re: Grub installation problem.

Hey there,

That may be what i try.  But it is a little concerning that the current iso doesn't work to well w/ grub on a clean install.

-scoon

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