[GLLUG] GRUB dual boot on removable drive

[John Winters]

On 17/09/2018 10:14, Henrik Morsing via GLLUG wrote:
[snip]
> I have a laptop with two drives, one with Windows and one with Linux. 
> The Linux installation is in the removable bay that also takes the CD 
> drive if needed. Grub boots from the main drive.
> 
> I realised recently that none of this works if I remove the Linux drive 
> and put the CD drive in. Looking at how GRUB works, it is clear why.

Does your BIOS allow you to specify a sequence of drives from which to 
attempt to boot?  If so, is it feasible to specify the Linux drive 
first, followed by the Windows drive.

That way, if the Linux drive is in the machine, you boot Grub which lets 
you choose which one you want, whilst if it is missing you boot directly 
from the Windows drive.

Just a thought.

John