Aul

How to configure GRUB so that Windows will boot automatically instead of Linux?

[moved from Tips & Tricks by spinynorman]

What command takes me to the graphical interface when I'm in verbose mode? Thanks!

How can I make Windows boot, not Linux when I start my computer? I mean without pressing any key when the starting menu opens.

Tutorial: http://www.howtoforge.com/the_perfect_desk...ndriva_free2007

Thanks! I reviewed it and noticed that the first step I did wrong was that I didn't select free space option. I also have Windows on the same hard drive on the first partition, so I was afraid that if I would select that option, it would delete everything. Is that correct? Should I still choose that option assuming that it will let me choose a correct partition before it starts formatting?

Sorry, I thought you'd already burnt the DVD and were looking at the file system on the disk.

You're looking inside the iso file before burning?

What did you mean by "the installation screen opens, but no links can be clicked on it" ?

Thanks, guys! I got the DVD burned and tried to start installing. Before that I created a 27 GB partition for Linux. I don't know if that's not enough or what, but I can't get it installed. Maybe I am selecting something wrong during the installation process. Is there any step-by-step tutorial that would help me through the installation?

I have the powerpack DVD, but I think you should see a directory /i586 and a file called release-notes.txt. The Boot sector of the DVD is not browsable in a file manager, like Explorer, just as the MBR of your hard drive is not browsable.

 

Jim

Thanks, Jim! You are right. These two things are the only things I can see. That's why I thought something was wrong with the image.

Yes, I downloaded that .iso from that site, but there is no such directory as boot/ on it. It doesn't look like it's a bootable image.

http://wiki.mandrivausers.org/index.php/Installing_Mandriva

Would you please tell me what files/folders do you see in root directory when you explore your DVD? I need to know if I have a right image file. Thanks!

Does anyone know if Linux has any voice-recognition software like Dragon NaturallySpeaking is for Windows?

You need to set your pc to boot from the DVD to install. Then follow the installation wizard.

So, do I need to make a copy directly from that image file? When I look into that it shows that there are only a folder named i586 and a file named release-notes.txt in the root directory. Is that really a bootable image file?

Hello,

I downloaded Mandriva 2007 Spring from Mandriva.com, but I can't install it. I run installation file under Windows XP, the installation screen opens, but no links can be clicked on it. What should I do? It's the first time I have ever tried to installed Linux, so please help me through the installation process step-by-step. Thank you in advance!

Aul