Get redhat to boot automaticaly...not after so many seconds

[PranksterO]

I run redhat 9 on my laptop. When my computer starts up I get a boot screen saying that redhat will boot in 9 or so seconds. Is there a way to get rid of this wait and just make that kernel version boot automatically?

[terribleRobbo]

Ok, for starters, it might be a good thing to have a slight delay so you can boot to single-user mode when things go wrong.

You can change the delay amount. The file to change varies depending on the bootloader. Do you know which you're running?

If LILO, then edit the /etc/lilo.conf and change the value of 'timeout=900' (or whatever) to a value you want. Strangely enough, the value is in 'centi-seconds' (100 units to a second), so 2 seconds becomes 200. If you want no delay ( hmm :-S ) then set it to 1 (ie. 1 centi-second).
After editting, run /sbin/lilo to update the changes.

If GRUB, then edit /etc/grub.conf (Red Hat only, I think). Change 'timeout=9' to a value you prefer.
(No 'updating' is required.)


Have fun. :D

(Edit - You might want to change the title so it's easier to find for people who are having similar difficulties. Try something like, umm, "Red Hat 9 Bootloader Delay'. Maybe. Nah. Don't worry about it. :D )

[mdwatts]

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