How to safely change OS name in grub boot menu?
I have a system where I am dual-booting Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 and Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, however after installing Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, I have found that in the GRUB boot entry list it is called "Ubuntu", whereas the other one is called something like "Ubuntu GNOME 15.10", is there any way I can change the text of the "Ubuntu" one to "Ubuntu GNOME 16.04"? And also change the names of the other options so that instead of "Advanced options for Ubuntu" it says "Advanced options for Ubuntu GNOME 16.04" etc?
I rather do it manually if it is safe to do so, or a piece of software could be recommended, however nothing from a PPA or other untrusted not official source (I will only install software from the Ubuntu official repositories).
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I have a system where I am dual-booting Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 and Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, however after installing Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, I have found that in the GRUB boot entry list it is called "Ubuntu", whereas the other one is called something like "Ubuntu GNOME 15.10", is there any way I can change the text of the "Ubuntu" one to "Ubuntu GNOME 16.04"? And also change the names of the other options so that instead of "Advanced options for Ubuntu" it says "Advanced options for Ubuntu GNOME 16.04" etc?
I rather do it manually if it is safe to do so, or a piece of software could be recommended, however nothing from a PPA or other untrusted not official source (I will only install software from the Ubuntu official repositories).
boot dual-boot grub2 software-recommendation
This might also be useful: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1287602
– Ron
Apr 20 '16 at 17:58
add a comment |
I have a system where I am dual-booting Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 and Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, however after installing Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, I have found that in the GRUB boot entry list it is called "Ubuntu", whereas the other one is called something like "Ubuntu GNOME 15.10", is there any way I can change the text of the "Ubuntu" one to "Ubuntu GNOME 16.04"? And also change the names of the other options so that instead of "Advanced options for Ubuntu" it says "Advanced options for Ubuntu GNOME 16.04" etc?
I rather do it manually if it is safe to do so, or a piece of software could be recommended, however nothing from a PPA or other untrusted not official source (I will only install software from the Ubuntu official repositories).
boot dual-boot grub2 software-recommendation
I have a system where I am dual-booting Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 and Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, however after installing Ubuntu GNOME 16.04, I have found that in the GRUB boot entry list it is called "Ubuntu", whereas the other one is called something like "Ubuntu GNOME 15.10", is there any way I can change the text of the "Ubuntu" one to "Ubuntu GNOME 16.04"? And also change the names of the other options so that instead of "Advanced options for Ubuntu" it says "Advanced options for Ubuntu GNOME 16.04" etc?
I rather do it manually if it is safe to do so, or a piece of software could be recommended, however nothing from a PPA or other untrusted not official source (I will only install software from the Ubuntu official repositories).
boot dual-boot grub2 software-recommendation
boot dual-boot grub2 software-recommendation
asked Apr 20 '16 at 17:12
user364819
This might also be useful: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1287602
– Ron
Apr 20 '16 at 17:58
add a comment |
This might also be useful: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1287602
– Ron
Apr 20 '16 at 17:58
This might also be useful: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1287602
– Ron
Apr 20 '16 at 17:58
This might also be useful: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1287602
– Ron
Apr 20 '16 at 17:58
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Open the grub configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Just comment the line starting with GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR and add one line:
# GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="Ubuntu 15.10"
Afterwards, run
sudo update-grub
It should work after the next reboot. You will need to boot to both ubuntu installations and to change both names.
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
add a comment |
There is a program called Grub Customizer that you can use for this. You can add, delete, move and rename entries. It also has a lot more features to set display resolution and so on.
See for yourself: https://launchpad.net/grub-customizer
Installation (copied from that page above):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
After the installation I have a new entry under Application > System Tools > Administration called Grub Customizer.
Rename entry:
- Start Grub Customizer
- You will see the list of grub menu entries. Right click on one and choose "Rename".
- Enter the new name
- Click save in the toolbar and close the program
That's it.
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
add a comment |
Something I did that I regret doing:
(because I now can't open certain programs such as software-center)
$ sudo mousepad /etc/lsb-release
before:
after:
Don't do this!
Other programs rely on the name "Ubuntu" and it should be kept this way.
The accepted answer is what you SHOULD do.
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/gruband likely other sources inherit/etc/lsb-release
– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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Open the grub configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Just comment the line starting with GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR and add one line:
# GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="Ubuntu 15.10"
Afterwards, run
sudo update-grub
It should work after the next reboot. You will need to boot to both ubuntu installations and to change both names.
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
add a comment |
Open the grub configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Just comment the line starting with GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR and add one line:
# GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="Ubuntu 15.10"
Afterwards, run
sudo update-grub
It should work after the next reboot. You will need to boot to both ubuntu installations and to change both names.
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
add a comment |
Open the grub configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Just comment the line starting with GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR and add one line:
# GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="Ubuntu 15.10"
Afterwards, run
sudo update-grub
It should work after the next reboot. You will need to boot to both ubuntu installations and to change both names.
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
Open the grub configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Just comment the line starting with GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR and add one line:
# GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR="Ubuntu 15.10"
Afterwards, run
sudo update-grub
It should work after the next reboot. You will need to boot to both ubuntu installations and to change both names.
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
edited Apr 20 '16 at 21:12
David Foerster
28.2k1365111
28.2k1365111
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:32
davidbaumanndavidbaumann
1,41911026
1,41911026
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
add a comment |
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
1
1
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
Is there no way of changing the names of the other options too? Or is that done automatically based on the names of the OSs?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:42
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
You can turn off almost all the scripts and add anything you want to 40_custom as your own boot stanza with any description. And if you boot partition (link to kernel) instead of kernel you do not have to edit with every kernel update.How to: Create a Customized GRUB2 Screen that is Maintenance Free.- Cavsfan help.ubuntu.com/community/MaintenanceFreeCustomGrub2Screen AND: help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/CustomMenus
– oldfred
Apr 20 '16 at 17:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Does not work with mine LinuxMint KDE 18.3, names are still the default ones
– WooYek
Feb 21 '18 at 12:53
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
Did work on Ubuntu 18.04 with the interesting side effect the colors of Grub changed from black/white to black/blue/white.
– monty
May 23 '18 at 18:41
add a comment |
There is a program called Grub Customizer that you can use for this. You can add, delete, move and rename entries. It also has a lot more features to set display resolution and so on.
See for yourself: https://launchpad.net/grub-customizer
Installation (copied from that page above):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
After the installation I have a new entry under Application > System Tools > Administration called Grub Customizer.
Rename entry:
- Start Grub Customizer
- You will see the list of grub menu entries. Right click on one and choose "Rename".
- Enter the new name
- Click save in the toolbar and close the program
That's it.
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
add a comment |
There is a program called Grub Customizer that you can use for this. You can add, delete, move and rename entries. It also has a lot more features to set display resolution and so on.
See for yourself: https://launchpad.net/grub-customizer
Installation (copied from that page above):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
After the installation I have a new entry under Application > System Tools > Administration called Grub Customizer.
Rename entry:
- Start Grub Customizer
- You will see the list of grub menu entries. Right click on one and choose "Rename".
- Enter the new name
- Click save in the toolbar and close the program
That's it.
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
add a comment |
There is a program called Grub Customizer that you can use for this. You can add, delete, move and rename entries. It also has a lot more features to set display resolution and so on.
See for yourself: https://launchpad.net/grub-customizer
Installation (copied from that page above):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
After the installation I have a new entry under Application > System Tools > Administration called Grub Customizer.
Rename entry:
- Start Grub Customizer
- You will see the list of grub menu entries. Right click on one and choose "Rename".
- Enter the new name
- Click save in the toolbar and close the program
That's it.
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
There is a program called Grub Customizer that you can use for this. You can add, delete, move and rename entries. It also has a lot more features to set display resolution and so on.
See for yourself: https://launchpad.net/grub-customizer
Installation (copied from that page above):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
After the installation I have a new entry under Application > System Tools > Administration called Grub Customizer.
Rename entry:
- Start Grub Customizer
- You will see the list of grub menu entries. Right click on one and choose "Rename".
- Enter the new name
- Click save in the toolbar and close the program
That's it.
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
edited Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
answered Apr 20 '16 at 17:41
Jenny O'ReillyJenny O'Reilly
15610
15610
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
add a comment |
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Please provide installation and usage instructions for this program.
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:44
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
Sure, no problem.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:49
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
As I already stated in my question, I do not wish to install anything which is not from the official repositories, so PPAs aren't an option. Is this not available in the official repositories?
– user364819
Apr 20 '16 at 17:52
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
Sorry, must have missed that. I don't think it is in the official repository. It's a nice and easy way if you don't want to edit config files with an editor. I'll still leave the answer in case it helps somebody else.
– Jenny O'Reilly
Apr 20 '16 at 17:54
add a comment |
Something I did that I regret doing:
(because I now can't open certain programs such as software-center)
$ sudo mousepad /etc/lsb-release
before:
after:
Don't do this!
Other programs rely on the name "Ubuntu" and it should be kept this way.
The accepted answer is what you SHOULD do.
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/gruband likely other sources inherit/etc/lsb-release
– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Something I did that I regret doing:
(because I now can't open certain programs such as software-center)
$ sudo mousepad /etc/lsb-release
before:
after:
Don't do this!
Other programs rely on the name "Ubuntu" and it should be kept this way.
The accepted answer is what you SHOULD do.
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/gruband likely other sources inherit/etc/lsb-release
– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Something I did that I regret doing:
(because I now can't open certain programs such as software-center)
$ sudo mousepad /etc/lsb-release
before:
after:
Don't do this!
Other programs rely on the name "Ubuntu" and it should be kept this way.
The accepted answer is what you SHOULD do.
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
Something I did that I regret doing:
(because I now can't open certain programs such as software-center)
$ sudo mousepad /etc/lsb-release
before:
after:
Don't do this!
Other programs rely on the name "Ubuntu" and it should be kept this way.
The accepted answer is what you SHOULD do.
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
edited 2 hours ago
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
answered 12 hours ago
TcllTcll
3111214
3111214
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/gruband likely other sources inherit/etc/lsb-release
– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
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How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/gruband likely other sources inherit/etc/lsb-release
– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
How is this different from the accepted answer??? :-/
– Fabby
5 hours ago
/etc/default/grub and likely other sources inherit /etc/lsb-release– Tcll
3 hours ago
/etc/default/grub and likely other sources inherit /etc/lsb-release– Tcll
3 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
and I just found out why this is bad, the accepted answer is better to do... it has to do with what exactly I mentioned... I'm going to update my answer as something NOT to do, don't delete as we don't want other noobs making my mistake.
– Tcll
2 hours ago
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