[Bug 633064] Re: Need automatic MBR backup before installation

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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  Need automatic MBR backup before installation

Status in GRand Unified Bootloader:
  New
Status in “ubiquity” package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: ubiquity

  By default, Ubuntu installs GRUB on the MBR without creating backup of
  the original MBR.

  This can cause many kinds of boot problems, especially if the MBR was
  "watermarked" (consequence can be : the computer cannot start, or the
  OEM windows in dual-boot cannot start).

  As the MBR is very small (only 512 byte), it would cost nothing to
  save it automatically before installing GRUB. Then people who care
  about it could save it on external device.

  Target location of this backup should be determined (e.g. Lilo
  automatically saves it in /boot ).

  See also http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/10410/

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