Install to external (I think) SSD

Xen list at xenhideout.nl
Sat Jul 29 17:04:16 UTC 2017


Ralf Mardorf schreef op 29-07-2017 18:43:
> On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 17:45:18 +0200, Xen wrote:
>> - the installation does not touch the original HDD.
>> - the boot menu is installed only on the SSD.
> 
> But if the HDD shouldn't be disconnected, the installer much likely
> writes grub to the HDD and might damage the iBook's boot loader, so
> it's important to disconnect the HDD and later to generate a GRUB menu
> with the required chainloader.

Yeah, it might if you go with the default install, but you can choose 
the bootloader destination right?

But it is indeed a choice to make, and might not happen by default.

So indeed it is something to watch out for.

Personally I wouldn't do that, I like living on the edge ;-).

Regards.




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