Upgrading to Grub 2

    I upgraded to Grub 2. This is the new version of the Grand Unified Bootloader used by Linux to load the kernel. Many users especially the newcomers, don't know that after you turn your pc power on a series of events happens before you see your desktop. First your bios starts, then the bootloader, the bootloader executes the kernel, the kernel loads the init scripts, runs daemons and finally starts X windows.

    The main difference between a Windows boot and a Linux boot is Grub. Grub makes it possible to multi-boot. I believe that next to the os, the bootloader is the next most important software.

    I opened the gnome-terminal and typed: sudo apt-get install grub2. I gave my sudo password and the package manager took care of everything. During configuration, it warned me that installing grub2 elsewhere but in the MBR is a bad idea. I know but I'm just too lazy. I just have to remember not to delete the partition where grub2 resides.

    I'm looking forward to editing the config file for grub 2 then.

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