Ubuntu n00b

Simian · 13 May 2007 at 10:25

Hi Guys

I just installed Ubuntu 7.04 on a dual boot with my XPHome system.

The install is realy just for me as the Wife is a little sketchy even on Windows!.

At the mo I just want to know how to edit the Grub so:

1) Windows is the Default OS
2) The Countdown is 10 seconds (so the wife don't have to wait!).

Cheers
Sim :cool:

(PS: I'm posting from Ubuntu... no setup... strait out of the Box! :cool:

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Relative · 13 May 2007 at 12:23

Run in terminal:

Code:

sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst

This will open a text editor for the grub menu. You can now edit the order of the boot menu list by cutting and pasting (near the bottom of the file), and change the wait period from the default 10 seconds (near the top).

*Edited with easier instructions*

Simian · 13 May 2007 at 16:12

YAY!!... Wicked dood!.. Cheers!.

Now for some Proper Linux usage!... :cool:

I've been a Windows Slave for soooooooo many years!...

I've got me tunes working (found a Winamp Looki-Like with an MP3 plugin) which strangely sounds better than windows :confused:

Got Firefox configured as I like!...

I'm all set to see if this Linux milarky is all its cracked up to be!.. :cool:

squiffy · 13 May 2007 at 16:17

Wish driver install was easier. :rolleyes:

installed ok, couldn't install m-audio drivers, and installing ATI drivers borked my system.

Linux is for nerds.

Simian · 13 May 2007 at 16:40

squiffy said:
Wish driver install was easier. installed ok, couldn't install m-audio drivers, and installing ATI drivers borked my system.

Linux is for nerds.

I'm just using a crappy MX440 so the Drivers installed as default!.. (saving for summut better)..

My HP USB Printer installed strait off!... dunno how to get the Scanner bit working (its a PSC-2355 all-in-one)

Still fumbling my way with the 'Terminal' thinngy.. :confused:

Got the Desktop/Wobly window/Cube Workspace thinngy working (just for a play!!)

Anyone recommend some progies.. etc to try out!?...

(My system is: AMD 3400+ (Skt 754), 512Mb PC3200, nForce MX440 64Mb)

Cob · 13 May 2007 at 16:45

Use this as your guide.

Simian · 13 May 2007 at 16:48

Cheers Dood!... I'll have a look.

Simian said:
dunno how to get the Scanner bit working (its a PSC-2355 all-in-one)[/SIZE]

Scratch that!... Worked 'Out of the Box' so to speak!... :eek: