[CLUE-Tech] Stump the stiffs III: Wrecked MBRs

[David L. Willson]

The Question:  I had Linux dual-booting fine, but then I [re-]installed
Windows {9x|XP} and now I don't get the {LILO|GRUB} boot-screens
anymore.  In fact, I have to use the emergency disk to get into Linux at
all!
The Problem:  Windows destroyed (overwrote) the MBR.  (without asking)
(those bastards)
The Solution:  Restore the {LILO|GRUB} functionality.
The Process:  This is the Stump the Stiffs part.  You tell me.  Your
article must cover both LILO and GRUB, but can be two processes.

As usual, there is a prize for the best reply.  'Best', in this case,
means that your suggestion works, is standards-based, and as simple as
possible.  Your article should be understandable to a typical
technician.

This time I will give away space on my server! Without further ado...
The Prize:  One-year free 512MB personal/small-business account on
Mailman.TheGeek.NU:  SSH, SCP, FTP, IMAP, WWW, etc.  Todd's probably
going to kill me, but what the Heck...

David Willson
MCT, MCSE, Network+, A+, Linux Enthusiast!
http://TheGeek.NU