Grub2 -- should it list all the kernels I currently have installed as boot options?

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Hello,

I have been keeping a couple kernels here on openSUSE 12.3, should a menu entry be added to Grub2 when ever I get a new kernel?
To clarify, I have two kernels listed in yast as being installed but I never see the older one listed as a bootable option in grub2. I guess this is not possible?

I would like to have the backup/older one listed in grub2 menu when I install a new kernel in case things go south with the amd driver or some other hot mess like with kernel 3.10.

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If you enter “Advanced Options” in the boot menu, all your kernels should be shown (plus a recovery mode for each of them).

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For additional help in using Grub 2, have a look at my bash script you can find here:

GNU Grub2 Command Listing Helper with --help & Input - Blogs - openSUSE Forums

Thank You,

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To beautify boot menu we have taken the opportunity of hiding options from run of the mil users :wink:

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hehehehe, yea I obviously never looked under Advanced because well…run of the mil I guess.:\

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Probably it should read “more options…” or something instead of “advanced” :slight_smile: More user friendly that way.