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Subject: Re: Dual Boot GuixSd along side other preexisting distros
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Chris Marusich <cmmarusich@gmail.com> writes:

> Tom=C3=A1=C5=A1 =C4=8Cech <sleep_walker@gnu.org> writes:
>
>> In my system configuration I have this hack I found somewhere:
>>
>> (bootloader
>>  (bootloader-configuration
>>   (bootloader
>>    (bootloader
>>     (inherit grub-bootloader) (installer #~(const #t))))))
>>
>> so it doesn't install bootloader at all.
>
> FYI, the --no-bootloader option to "guix system" should prevent Guix
> from installing a bootloader.  You might find that useful.

I personally found it more useful to have GuixSD manage my grub.  And
code in my config the other boot option.  That way GuixSD generated the
grub booting for both GuixSD and the other distro.