grub

The ubiquitous linux bootloader

This post covers some options for ricing grub. If you are looking to install grub as your bootloader, the Arch Wiki has a couple great articles:

• https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GRUB
• https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GRUB/Tips_and_tricks

GRUB Configuration Reference

• https://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/grub/html_node/Simple-configuration.html
• vim /etc/default/grub - modify grub configuration
• grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg - apply grub configuration

Ensure GRUB_INIT_TUNE is Disabled

One of my most hated ‘features’ of the arch install iso is the max volume mario coin startup sound. This startup sound was configured through grub’s init tune.

• https://github.com/archlinux/archiso/commit/eaa2f8ae7846061a08abf0ee52c809853d1db0b5
• thanks Alex >:|

I disable the GRUB_INIT_TUNE on my devices

Hidden Menu

I prefer to skip the grub menu entirely. It can still be accessed by holding Esc while booting

GRUB_TIMEOUT=0
GRUB_TIMEOUT_STYLE=hidden

Wish-I-Could-Haves

I wish the GRUB_BACKGROUND option would work out-of-the-box to set a custom background image. Alas, I have not found a way to set it up in the couple hours I spent during my 10 hour layover in Chicago.