[Bug 414184] Re: [Karmic] update-grub creates incorrectentry forFreeDOS

seasoned_geek roland at logikalsolutions.com
Sun Sep 27 22:40:46 UTC 2009


You know, I hear statements like that, then I look at FreeDOS, PCDOS-2000, and 
yes, even that pathetic Windows product, and they can all do it.


On Sunday 27 September 2009 05:15:59 pm Colin Watson wrote:
> As I've explained elsewhere, in general it's impossible to determine
> BIOS ordering from outside the BIOS (or at least once you get into a
> non-real-mode operating system). Our intent is to search and destroy all
> places where GRUB relies on BIOS ordering.
> 
> I'm fairly sure you disagree with me here. That's fine - I'm not out to
> get the whole world to agree with me. My approach is based on bitter
> practical experience trying and failing to get your approach to work
> reliably everywhere.
> 

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[Karmic] update-grub creates incorrect entry for FreeDOS
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