hi guys, this question is for ppl who use or know how to use LILO as a boot loader. im having a little trouble with it cuz i dont klnow how to install it. i read some tuts on how to use it but its kind of confusing. can anybody simplify it for me or help me a little? thanks.

It's been a while since I used Lilo. I'd recommend using Grub, I've used it much longer. Do some looking.

Additionally, maybe a moderator can move this to the Linux category for you.

what Distro are you using? Which other OS (i assume windows)

yea im using windows but can you help me with GRUB if you know how to use it? cuz ive looked at alot of bootloaders but i just get confused

You can start here: GNU GRUB - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Get some reading done, to learn about it, and other boot loaders.
I was curious about which linux distro you used, because that will tell if you have access to Lilo and grub, or any other boot loader.

Read the part about the installation, you may find that the option to boot from floppy, USB, or optical device could be very handy

Also, hopefully, the next generation of Grub will be released... It's still in development, which could take who knows how long. It's nice to know they are not just adding to grub, but building from the ground up.

Anyway, yes, it can be confusing, but it's managable. I've mostly used it installed on my Hard drive, as part of a Mandriva install. I found Grub to be easier to use and reconfigure (as I added or changed OS').

ok well im using Ubuntu as distro and i just want to know how to install it to my hdd so i can use it for multiple OS would the link you gave me tell me how to install it? or only how to use it cuz that was a problem with the other tuts they only told me how to run it and not how to install it. very wierd

It usually has an install option while you are installing linux. I don't know which boot loader Ubuntu uses, but i feel strongly that it will include a boot loader in the setup of the OS. It helps if the other OS is already installed and running so the installer can auto detect the need for the boot loader.

Ubuntu uses grub like must other distros do.

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hi i just have another question... how do i install the real Ubuntu OS cuz i try and download it but all it gives me is the Live CD with ISO files. where do i get the real thing or is that the real thing?

Yes thats the real thing you install it to your hard drive through the live cd.

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thank you so much for clarifying i really do appreciate now one last question... can i install Ubuntu with a Flash drive because i have one thats 2GB and i was wondering if it was possible. or only through live cd. wich i can do to.

If you have a bootable image, then yes, there are utilities that can make flash drives bootable. Also, you will need to have a BIOS that supports booting from USB (most do anymore, some older ones (5 yrs or more) don't).
Here are some links:
WeetHet - Boot from USB Flash drive
Support and Drivers - Transition Page
Boot From A USB Flash Drive
Bootable USB Drive

hey thanks again thaylok i was able to easily figure out the liveCD so i dont really have use for the USB anymore but thanks for the links cuz im sure there will be a time when i will need it

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it will be nice when you are away from home, and don't know if you can trust the data on someone else's machine. you can boot your own OS, and have less worry about being infected by malware (especially if you boot into linux on a windows machine)

yea dude most def thanks for all the info i can almost gaurentee it will come handy sometime. keep postin good stuff

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