[lucid] Debian GRUB splash screen?

[Rashkae]

> 
> In fact, grub2 is designed to be easier to boot form and troubleshoot
> than grub1.
> 
> You just have to be more flexible and learn a little, instead of
> nostalgically hanging on to grub1...
> 

Ditto... the more I install exotic systems and fix others with Grub 2, 
the more I *love* how easy it is now..  alas, we are quickly approaching 
the time that the installer will have to create the grub2 boot partition 
  on GPT drives.