change DOS name

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 01:20 PM

hi

im running rh9 now, the dual boot loader how do i change the DOS to like example WIN XP PRO?

regards

XavierP · 03-23-2004, 01:21 PM

Edit grub.conf or lilo.conf depending on which you use. The option to change the name was also available during the install process.

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XavierP
Edit grub.conf or lilo.conf depending on which you use. The option to change the name was also available during the install process.

how to edit? im a noob please guide

XavierP · 03-23-2004, 01:52 PM

In a console do this:

Type su, hit enter
Type the root password, hit enter
You will now see this: # next to where you type, this means you are root
Assuming you have installed pico or nano or some other text editor....
Type, for example, pico /etc/grub.conf and hit enter (this also assumes that you have grub installed)
Edit the entry which says "DOS" to whatever you want it to be
Save the file and exit the text editor
Then type exit and hit enter to no longer be root (you will see $ in place of the #)

On next boot, the entry will have changed.

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XavierP
In a console do this:

Type su, hit enter
Type the root password, hit enter
You will now see this: # next to where you type, this means you are root
Assuming you have installed pico or nano or some other text editor....
Type, for example, pico /etc/grub.conf and hit enter (this also assumes that you have grub installed)
Edit the entry which says "DOS" to whatever you want it to be
Save the file and exit the text editor
Then type exit and hit enter to no longer be root (you will see $ in place of the #)

On next boot, the entry will have changed.

Type, for example, pico /etc/grub.conf and hit enter (this also assumes that you have grub installed)

i cant find use what to open terminal? blur explain more in details

XavierP · 03-23-2004, 02:35 PM

Terminal - also known as console. Have a look through your kde/gnome menu - it's in settings or something similar.

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 03:00 PM

how do i switch back to ghome ? rather then using kde?

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 03:08 PM

suddendly found that idont know press what now my dual boot screen got both linux redhat and moi win xp pro. both linux boot is the same, how to remove one of them?

calvin_wang · 03-23-2004, 03:20 PM

help please reply i updated my rh9 then it become kde interface...?? and i dont know press what now my dual boot screen got two linux redhat login.. both i had tried is the same.. how can i remove one of them? please thanks