The Grub Menu by default is a tad drab with an all black background and white lettering.
To see the 3 entries in my Grub Menu on this triple booted rig, I prefer to set an image that will have a dark background with some zip.
In order to accomplish this you'll need to find that wallpaper that you prefer. Once that's done you'll need to edit that wallpaper in Gimp, Inkscape or perhaps Image Magick.
In Gimp you will need to change the .jpg that you downloaded to a .png. Go to file> Export and follow the prompts to make the change to the wallpapers extention.
Once you have the wallpaper you want and it's been converted to a .png format open your /etc/default/grub config with nano or your favorite text editor.
In the code below I opened the /etc/default/grub config with cat however, to make the change you'll have to open this with root privileges. Something like: sudo nano /etc/default/grub.
In this case I didn't have the string "GRUB_BACKGROUND=exact/path/to/.png" so I had to add it and save the changes.
To close nano hold down CTRL+o that's the letter o above the L key on the keyboard. Next press Enter and lastly hold down CTRL +X to save and make the change.
Once finished, update grub so the next time you boot your system your new wallpaper will be in place in your Grub Menu.
The wallpaper that came with Sparky Linux was not to my liking-
After changing the wallpaper, editing the /etc/default/grub conf file and updating Grub my new polished wallpaper was good to go!
You'll need to ensure before doing this, that you edit the /etc/default/grub config file that is directly related to the distribution that is at the very top of your Grub Menu.
If you have trouble reading the text in the Grub Menu you can adjust that as well.
Again, edit your /etc/default/grub config file with root privileges and uncomment this line and type in the size you prefer.
Here's a few wallpaper sites that have a variety of styles and themes you'll have to explore.
wallpaperswide.com
Enjoy and drive your Linux safe.
Alex
To see the 3 entries in my Grub Menu on this triple booted rig, I prefer to set an image that will have a dark background with some zip.
In order to accomplish this you'll need to find that wallpaper that you prefer. Once that's done you'll need to edit that wallpaper in Gimp, Inkscape or perhaps Image Magick.
In Gimp you will need to change the .jpg that you downloaded to a .png. Go to file> Export and follow the prompts to make the change to the wallpapers extention.
Once you have the wallpaper you want and it's been converted to a .png format open your /etc/default/grub config with nano or your favorite text editor.
In the code below I opened the /etc/default/grub config with cat however, to make the change you'll have to open this with root privileges. Something like: sudo nano /etc/default/grub.
Code:
Debiansparky:~$ cat /etc/default/grub
# If you change this file, run 'update-grub' afterwards to update
# /boot/grub/grub.cfg.
# For full documentation of the options in this file, see:
# info -f grub -n 'Simple configuration'
GRUB_DEFAULT=0
GRUB_TIMEOUT=5
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX=""
GRUB_BACKGROUND=/home/alex/GrubPics/SciFiCar.pngIn this case I didn't have the string "GRUB_BACKGROUND=exact/path/to/.png" so I had to add it and save the changes.
To close nano hold down CTRL+o that's the letter o above the L key on the keyboard. Next press Enter and lastly hold down CTRL +X to save and make the change.
Once finished, update grub so the next time you boot your system your new wallpaper will be in place in your Grub Menu.
Code:
sudo update-grubThe wallpaper that came with Sparky Linux was not to my liking-
After changing the wallpaper, editing the /etc/default/grub conf file and updating Grub my new polished wallpaper was good to go!
You'll need to ensure before doing this, that you edit the /etc/default/grub config file that is directly related to the distribution that is at the very top of your Grub Menu.
If you have trouble reading the text in the Grub Menu you can adjust that as well.
Again, edit your /etc/default/grub config file with root privileges and uncomment this line and type in the size you prefer.
Code:
# The resolution used on graphical terminal
# note that you can use only modes which your graphic card supports via VBE
# you can see them in real GRUB with the command `vbeinfo'
GRUB_GFXMODE=800x600Here's a few wallpaper sites that have a variety of styles and themes you'll have to explore.
WallpapersWide.com : Artistic 4K UHD Wallpapers for Widescreen and UltraWide Desktop, UltraHD TV, Smartphone, Tablet | Page 5
Artistic Wallpapers 4K UHD Backgrounds for Widescreen and UltraWide Desktop, UltraHD TV, Smartphone, Tablet | Page 5
wallpaperswide.com
4K Wallpaper | 8K Wallpaper | Ultra HD Wallpapers
4K, 3840x2160, 8K, 7680x4320, 1920x1080. UHD Ultra HD Wallpaper for Desktop, iPhone, PC, Laptop, Computer, Android Phone, Smartphone, iMac, MacBook, Tablet, Mobile Device.
www.uhdpaper.com
Enjoy and drive your Linux safe.
Alex
