Bug#487445: grub-pc: freezes after two keystrokes

[Robert Millan]

On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 12:15:41AM +0200, Paul van Tilburg wrote:
> Package: grub-pc
> Version: 1.96+20080621-1
> Severity: normal
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have installed grub-pc and am currently still using the
> chainload-from-grub-to-grub2 option.  However, when I choose "Chainload
> into GRUB 2" option, and then try to press KP_Down twice to get to the
> kernel I want, it freezes just before that.  I have to reset my Macbook
> (santa-rosa version).
> It might me that the switch from grub to grub2 is causing this freezing.
> On the other hand, if I replace the now still working grub setup in
> which I _can_ select the right kernel.. I might never be able to fix it
> again.

Sounds like the workaround for macbook firmware can't be run twice.

If you install grub2 to MBR, do you still have this problem?  Please
report.

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Robert Millan

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