====== Ubuntu - Grub - Custom GRUB splash image ======

Get an image file to use for the new splash image (can be some wallpaper in jpg, png format).

Check whether ImageMagick rpm is installed

<WRAP todo>
TODO: Place Ubuntu equivalents here...
</WRAP>


<code bash>
rpm -q ImageMagick
</code>

If it's not installed you have to install it first

<code bash>
yum -y install ImageMagick
</code>

Then, Assuming the image is in the root's home folder & the image name is "myboot.jpg"

<code bash>
cd
convert myboot.jpg -resize 640x480! -colors 14 -depth 8 myboot.xpm
ls
</code>

Now you will be able to see a file call "myboot.xpm".

Then you have to gzip it.

<code bash>
gzip myboot.xpm
ls
</code>

Now you will be able to see a file call "myboot.xpm.gz"

Then you have to copy it to "/boot/grub" folder:

<code bash>
cp myboot.xpm.gz /boot/grub
</code>

Edit "grub.conf" file with your favorite text editor:

<code bash>
vi /etc/grub.conf
</code>

Edit the following line

<file>
splashimage=(hd0,0)/grub/splash.xpm.gz
</file>

to

<file>
splashimage=(hd0,0)/grub/myboot.xpm.gz
</file>

<WRAP IMPORTANT>
**IMPORTANT**: Don't edit any other parameter of the line.  Only change the image file name.
</WRAP>

Save & exit.

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Reboot your system.

<code bash>
reboot
</code>

You should see the new GRUB spalsh image during the startup.