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Grub setup

Hello Experts,
I am one tired Windows user that have decided to give up on MicroSoft and go Linux....but I am new to all the configurations that has to be done. I am trying to make changes to Grub to remove one of the options that I have on the splash screen. The problem is that I cant find the file. When I type

nano /boot/grub/grub.conf

in the terminal it opens an empty editor window. Anyone have an idea of what I can do?

Ps I know that GenToo might not have been the wisest choice of distro but I have all my data transfered at this point and will stick with it for now Ds

Thanks
Zac

Jase-Coder

here is an article on configuring grub
http://msittig.freeshell.org/linux/grub.html

in your folder /boot/grub/ have you got the file "menu.lst" beause you may have to edit that one

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sacul

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wow...I would have never known that...thanks a million. I was also trying to set the time so that it is unlimited, but had little luck (someone told me it was 0 but that gave me just that 0 secs to choose) any idea how I do that?
And also, do you have any idea of where I can turn for GenToo info except the handbook on www.gentoo.org? Like a book or perhaps just a general linux book that will help me with GenToo?

Again, thanks a mill
Zac

knollbert

check the gentoo forums
google for
search term site:gentoo.org

try commenting out
the timeout line (only if you still have your setup cd) (I'm not sure)

knollbert

I've been busy i'll try my suggestion tonight and let you know

knollbert

yep commenting out timeout works
just place a # in front of the line

sacul

ASKER

again, thanks alot.

Zac