Alternative boot methods

From MEPIS Documentation Wiki

These are alternative ways to boot without installing GRUB on MBR:

You can install GRUB on the root partition and use another boot loader to chainload it. After you install GRUB in root partition:

1. Use GRUB or LILO from another Linux installation (chainload GRUB).
2. Installing GRUB on the MBR of a second drive.
3. Boot Mepis from the Windows MBR using BootPart program.
4. Smart Boot Manager.
5. Use GAG Boot Manager.
6. Create and use a GRUB floppy.
7. Windows XP/98 boot loader (MEPIS version 6.5 or higher).
8. EasyBCD - configure Vista/Win-7's boot loader to boot other operating systems
9. Migrate to GRUB 2; Transitioning to a new boot loader

Boot methods without installing:

1. LiveCD – Run MEPIS from a CD-ROM without installation to the hard drive.
2. Bootable MEPIS USB key - This is like running the LiveCD, except you will boot and run MEPIS from a USB thumb drive.
3. Portable MEPIS on USB hard drive – Will boot MEPIS from an external USB hard drive.