Michael Schwendt wrote: > > It's still very unfortunate to refer to a "root directory" when > dealing with GRUB. All that matters is what the GRUB root device is, > how it is defined via device.map and the BIOS disk numbering scheme, > and where it is mounted (!) when you access the files on it. As long > as it's mounted on the /boot mount-point, referring to a "root > directory" is misleading. You can even make the GRUB root device a > separate partition, but still store the kernel+initrd in a > sub-directory. That is because GRUB doesn't care where a file is > stored as long as it is told what the absolute path to the file is and > what device to enable. > From what I have read of the Grub documentation, Grub uses root device, and boot directory. I do not see references to a Grub root directory. Just one of those minor distinctions that leads to all kinds of confusion if you ignore it. root device != root directory Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
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