#1 2016-01-03 16:16:30

dvize

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bootloader hanging on installation

I'm a beginner trying to install Monara from a live USB. The installation keeps getting stuck on configuring the bootloader. I've tried redownloading the ISO, and tried different USB sticks. I'd like to install it without writing GRUB to the MBR, as I have existing partitions with other distros on them.

I've been using Linux Mint for six months, but I sometimes need to run my Asus netbook off the battery for long periods of time, and have been trying out distros that are easy on system resources for those occasions. I like Monara the best so far, but just can't get it to install. Thanks!

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Last edited by damo (2016-01-03 16:18:41)

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Re: bootloader hanging on installation

You may get some answers on the Monara board, but don't hold your breath:
http://sourceforge.net/p/crunchbangmona … n/general/

If you want a well-supported successor to Crunchbang you could always try BunsenLabs

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Re: bootloader hanging on installation

I'd like to install it without writing GRUB to the MBR, as I have existing partitions with other distros on them.

Skip the `grub-install` step completely and instead boot to one of your other distributions and run:

sudo update-grub

(or whatever the equivalent command is in the other distribution) to add Monara to the GRUB menu of that distribution.

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