a hello another new Linux user

[Gamla_3D]

hi - years ago I was here also - never had any issue, easy to find my way (all was/is nicely documented)
Now I am old and tired ((obliged to install a new mint version - my choise= 19.1 - cinnamon on a 2nd-hand laptop)) . all went fine until now..
As start time-out at value 10 is to fast for my condition = unhappy, 9 out of 10 I have to reboot to correct, to get access to other software OS
/ all due to my health issues + heavy medication treatments (sorry)
Kindly request = need (some) exact command-line(s) to=
- enter grub correct using terminal
- change= "grub_timeout=10" into "grub_timeout=0" ???

Did already a lot of adv search but personal impossible to get the .... in the correct context
I used line "cat /etc/default/grub" to get access into grub (already a positive result) but there I am stuck for to long .. and cannot find the exact commands (it all sounds stupid but this is the way how I try to survive at 5% of what I was a year ago)
Please be so kind to guide my in this simple issue = I never can promess when I wil back here but maybe today otherwise tomorrow
Kind regards to all -- enjoy every moment

[kc1di]

Hello Gamla_3D,
Welcome to Linux Mint Forums.
I'm sure someone can help with your needs. But you should start a separate thread with question about your need.
Enjoy.

[phd21]

Hi Gamla_3D,

Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux Mint and its excellent forum!

[all41]

As start time-out at value 10 is to fast for my condition = unhappy, 9 out of 10 I have to reboot to correct, to get access to other software OS
/ all due to my health issues + heavy medication treatments (sorry)
Kindly request = need (some) exact command-line(s) to=
- enter grub correct using terminal
- change= "grub_timeout=10" into "grub_timeout=0" ???

Hi Gamla_3D,

Welcome to the forums.

You can change the grub timeout in a terminal like this:

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xed admin:///etc/default/grub

It will ask for your password.
Then change grub_timeout= to a number more suitable.
afterwards in a terminal run:

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sudo update-grub

also will ask for password
You can also terminate the timeout countdown by pressing the space key when you see the grub screen,
Then select the wanted os and press enter.

[Gamla_3D]

Hello thanks kc1di / phd21 / all41 for replies = warm and positive = great
Now try to find the correct spot to place this / new post
gamla.3d

[WharfRat]

Hello Gamla_3D

Welcome to Linux Mint and the Linux Mint forum

[bob466]

Welcome to the Forum.

[BG405]

Welcome from me too. Out of interest, as you say you were also here years ago, did you register on the Forum at the time? If so that login/username should still work.

[Gamla_3D]

quote= " did you register on the Forum at the time? If so that login/username should still work. "

Very interesting = will try to collect old the codes used ages ago = and sure will give it a try = thanks

[Greencedar]

Welcome to the forum and the world of Mint!

[deepakdeshp]

Welcome to the forums.

[BG405]

Very interesting = will try to collect old the codes used ages ago = and sure will give it a try = thanks

You're welcome. It's just an idea in case there were threads or posts which might still be relevant, but probably not if they are about older versions of Mint.