[CLUE-Tech] Gentoo installation

[yuko.jonah at 4dv.net]

 Collins here is my partition 
Here is how my partitions are set with 2 hard drives

windows xp 
/dev/hda1 for c:\ windows xp
/dev/hda2  for D:\ data

2nd drive 
/dev/hdb1 /boot 
/dev/hdb2 /swap 
/dev/hdb3 /root

Here is my grub setup 
default 0 
timeout 30 
splashimage=(hd0,1)/grub/splash.xpm.gz 

title=gentoo Linux 2.6.3 
root (hd1,0) 
kernel (hd1,0)/kernel-2.6.3 root=/dev/hdb3 
initrd (hd1,0) /initrd-2.6.3 

title=Windows XP 
root(hd0,0) 
chainloader +1

Here is the error:
root (hd1,0) 
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83 
kernel (hd1,0)/kernel-2.6.3 root=/dev/hdb3 
Error 15: file not found 

I have struggled with this for 4 days, before crying out for help. well i live in the Highlands Ranch area, if you think you can help, would pay for your gas or can come and meet with you on Sunday to figure this thing out. here is my contact number 303.210.3045.

Thanks,

Yuko Jonah

Never argue with a fool - they will drag you down 
to their level, then beat you with experience


----- Original Message -----
From: Collins Richey
Sent: 2/28/2004 12:04:54 PM
To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] Gentoo installation

> On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 10:29:05 -0700
> Collins Richey <erichey2 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 08:37:10 -0700
> > "" <yuko.jonah at 4dv.net> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hey guys has anyone here been successful in installing gentoo linux,
> > > i.e to dual boot with windows xp using grub. If you have i might
> > > need some help. installation is finished except i cannot seem to get
> > > grub going. not at home with the error.
> > > 
> > 
> > I've been a gentoo user almost since day one, and all my machines dual
> > boot with WinXP (not much used). Post your grub configuration details,
> > what steps you've taken, partition layout, disk types, etc., and I'm
> > sure we can get you up and running.
> > 
> 
> Just thinking in advance, maybe all you need is some tips:
> 
> 1. emerge grub         (from your chroot setup)
> 
> 2. If working from chroot, you will have already mounted /boot (if
>     using separate partition), but be sure it is mounted.
> 
> 3. copy your Sytem,map and kernel bzImage (pick a name) to /boot
> 
> 4.   edit /boot/grub/grub.conf
> 
>     some like to ln -s /boot/grub/grub.conf /boot/grub/menu.lst
> 
>     Here is a copy of my grub.conf.  Note that I'm not using a /boot
>     partition.  The first entry below would change if you are using
>     /boot as a partition.
> 
>     If you need kernel boot parameters, but them in front of "ro" in
>     the boot stanza below.
> 
>     Comment out the splash image if you don't have it.
> 
> -------
> color white/blue black/light-gray
> default 0
> timeout 25
> 
> ### This is the g2 splash image
> splashimage=(hd0,8)/boot/grub/splash.xpm.gz
> 
> ### gentoo (bzImage-2.6.3-gentoo-r2)
> title g2-hda9-bzImage-2.6.3-gentoo-r2
>         root (hd0,8)
>         kernel (hd0,8)/boot/bzImage-2.6.3-gentoo-r2 root=/dev/hda9 ro
> 
> ###  change the above entry to this if using /boot = hda8, for example
> #title g2-hda9-bzImage-2.6.3-gentoo-r2
> #        root (hd0,7)
> #        kernel (hd0,7)/boot/bzImage-2.6.3-gentoo-r2 root=/dev/hda9 ro
> 
> ### more entries snipped
> 
> ### Windows WinXP
> title WinXP-hda1
>     root (hd0,0)
>     chainloader +1
> 
> ### Boot from floppy
> title Floppy
>     root (fd0)
>     chainloader +1
> -----
> 
> 5. install grub in your mbr
>     grub
>     root (hd0,8)                 <== points to your gentoo partition,
>     setup (hd0)                           mine is hda9
> 
> Reboot and enjoy.
> 
> HTH,
> -- 
> Collins Richey - Denver area
> gentoo testing 2.6.3-rc2 nptl udev
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