Bug#264262: grub: update-grub for RAID devices

[Stephan Helma]

On Mon, Aug 09, 2004 at 03:18:05AM +0200, Robert Millan wrote:
> 
> [ Oh my.. who added submit@b.d.o to CC?! ]
> 
> On Mon, Aug 09, 2004 at 09:26:13AM +1000, Jason Thomas wrote:
> > I don't feel this is necessary. The grub boot shell lets you edit
> > entries on the fly. So you can change the root device and boot with the
> > changes.

Yes, indeed. But here is my point, why I would like to have a decent
boot menu:

* If something goes wrong with the first disk, it will be - according
  to Murphy's Law - in a time when you (or somebody else) need the box
  up and running *immediately*.
* Who knows how to edit an entry on the fly - definitely not me and
  definitely not when the boss looks over my shoulder.
* Finally it would be much easier for a novice user.

I think it would be much easier to set up the boot menu when you have
time to do it.

> > Robert and friends what do you think?
> 
> Well I don't feel confortable taking decisions on update-grub and
> grub-install since I actualy never used them (I've always installed and
> updated grub manualy).  So I guess this is up to you.  Let's see if
> Stephan has something to add.

Yes, see above.

BTW, I don't see any problem when adding this option. It just adds one
feature with little effort to an already well-working script. Jason,
are there other reasons for your objection? I'm open to any
discussion.

Cheers,
Stephan