Partition Reorganization

[SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux]

On Sat, 2008-02-16 at 18:36 -0800, Leonard Chatagnier wrote:
> --- SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux <i-ubux at synass.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > Hello Ubuntu System Experts
> > May I ask you for your advice and guidance to
> > overcome a special
> > problem ?
> > 
> > After reorganizing my HDD with gParted it looks like
> > following:
> > hda1 / ntfs (WIN XPP original installation)
> > hda2 / ext3 (Ubuntu installation)
> > hda3 / extended part (rest of HDD)
> > hda6 / copy of hda2 (my first Ubuntu installation)
> > swap at the end of the extended partition
> > 
> > How can I get Ubuntu starting with the one in hda6
> > ???
> > 
> > Well, in the menu.lst of both the Ubuntu partitions
> > it shows hda2 !!
> > 
> > Where is the pointer to direct either WIN or Ubuntu
> > ?
> > Is it MBR and how do I adjust it to my newest
> > configuration ?
> > 
> > TIA for your prompt assistance and hints.
> > Cheers, svobi
> >
> Hello SYHass, I'm no expert so take what I say with
> caution.  That said, have you considered taking the
> boot tic off of hda2 and ticing it on hda6. I think
> that should work. If not someone will surely correct
> me. HTH.
> Good Luck,  You probably want to run "sudo
> update-grub" or "grub-update". Can't remember which.
> Leonard Chatagnier


Hi Leonard
My name is svobi ;-)
Thanks for your feedback and concerns regarding my sensitive action !

Due its sensitivity I have no courage to play'n risk and need confirmed
and 
proven steps to get my Ubuntu boot changed from hda2 to the copied and 
therefor identical hda6 !!

Had tried to get a better impression with S.G.D (Super Grub Disk) and 
noticed that both partitions are recognized. Tried to get it changed 
to hda6 but didn't workout as expected.

My assumption:
While system boots I am able to choose my OS (Ubuntu or Win XPP) and 
deciding for Ubuntu ... both the menu.lst points to the same hda2 !?

There MUST be another mark to point to either Ubuntu (old / in hda2) or 
Ubuntu (new / in hda6) !?
This may/must happen in the MBR entry !?

Yes, I still have too many question marks here and 
therefor I am not feeling comfortable to erase my old Ubuntu and 
risk a newmbr with the most accurate und wanted Ubuntu in hda6. ;-)

Any more, especially secure, hints are very very appreciated. ;-))

TIA and cheers, 
svobi