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System-config-boot backend functionality

Here is list of all functions, which should boot backend provide

Basic

what where
Add and modify grub items /boot/grub/menu.lst
Set default item /boot/grub/menu.lst
Set boot parameters for items /boot/grub/menu.lst
Use it for restore MBR /boot/grub/menu.lst
Set boot timeout /boot/grub/menu.lst

Other

  • Load external menu.lst, modify and install it
  • Possibly set the splash image
  • Work with all bootloaders (grub, yaboot, efi...)
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If you don't agree with proposed functionality or have something to add, share it with us in Talk:SystemConfig/boot/backend