Booting with Grub1
  • davec51davec51
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    I installed XLXE yesterday, but I want to use my Grub1 bootloader. Here is the entry:
      # XLXE begins
      title XLXE on sdb2
      root (hd1,1)
      kernel /vmlinuz root=/dev/sdb2
      initrd /initrd.img
    The boot goes to a prompt "initramfs." Where do I go from here? I suspect I need another command on the kernel line, but what? Any help will be appreciated.
  • lxlelxle
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    What version of LXLE are you using?
  • davec51davec51
    PMPosts: 3
    It's 14.04.1, the 64-bit version.
  • lxlelxle
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    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
  • boruncoborunco
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    Boot-repair is a excellent tool, and will save you lots of time.
    NEVER STOP LEARNING
    Acer Aspire One N270 130Gig ssd 2Gig ram
    LXLE 32bit
  • davec51davec51
    PMPosts: 3
    Thanks for the replies.
    Boot Repair reinstalls the bootloader. For several reasons I don't want to do that; I have a bootloader on another hard drive that boots XLXE perfectly. My old Grub1 is connected to a frugal install of Puppy Linux that Boot Repair woudln't find.
    What I'm hoping for is something to add to the kernel line that will allow the boot to continue to the GUI interface. Or, failing that, something to enter at the "intramfs" prompt to complete the boot.
  • lxlelxle
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    It allows you to do whatever you want with the bootloader and grub. There are tabs/menus with more advanced options.
  • lxlelxle
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    And its LXLE not XLXE
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