Bug#492317: (update breaks grub boot (MBR) "Grub Error 28: Selected item can not fit into memory")

[Robert Millan]

reassign 492317 kdm
thanks

On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 02:05:01PM +0200, Alan BRASLAU wrote:
> Further investigation shows that the error systematically occurs after 
> selecting a grub boot option from kdm. This, persists even after powering-down 
> the system before trying to reboot. Thus, kdm (version 4:4.0.98-1) must be 
> corrupting the grub configuration somehow.

I wasn't aware of this feature.  What is kdm exactly doing?

> I am filing a kdm bug report upstream. Should the present grub bug report be 
> closed?

I can't tell if this is GRUB's fault or not without an accurate description
of what kdm is doing.

Let's reassign this bug; later it can be moved back to GRUB if necessary.

-- 
Robert Millan

<GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call!
<DRM> What good is a phone call… if you are unable to speak?
(as seen on /.)