[Bglug] Grub

[chris]

Jeff at zipeh.com wrote:
> Has anyone ever had issues with Grub failing to install? I got error 15 
> as the error code. This happens on a old laptop (P3 450, 192MB of ram, 
> 6GB HD) and Ive tried about 3 different distros. The distro installs 
> without problems, but dies at setting up the Grub bootloader. I tried 
> using the SuperGrub boot disk but that didn't seem to work either. I am 
> going to try booting a live cd and try to install it manually, but I 
> don't think I'll have much luck.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jeff
> 
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Hi Jeff,
Was ubuntu 9.10 one of them?
I had the same Grub error with a desktop Compaq P4, 2GB ram, 150GB sata
Could it be a bad sector on the hdd.
Chris