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[YannUbuntu <yannubuntu@xxxxxxxxx>]

Public bug reported:

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/

** Affects: grub
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: ubiquity (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: mbr safety wishlist

** Also affects: grub
   Importance: Undecided
       Status: New

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Need automatic MBR backup before installation 
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/633064
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