Debian: setting Vista for default boot

How do I set Vista to boot by default instead of Debian? Im using the grub version .97 which is the original version from the install cd.

 

Open the grub file (/boot/grub/menu.lst) in a text editor

You could:

A. Just put Vista at the top of the grub list.

B. Change the line "default=0" (that is the standard) to whatever number Vista is in the list. Count down from the first choice starting with 0 to find what number is Vista.

 

At the time of installation/updation there is a section known as Boot Stuff Loader ; if u finds it out ,u can select default boot and the run out time of this boot selection table. If u have a a Debian CD insert it, and make CD first boot. Now at the time of installation/updation set the default boot option.

 

I cant seem to save my changes it says I dont have permission

 

Hey friend, If the reply is for me then I have a request ;try from begining. First install Vista(because if u try Debian Linux first,it may show u a problem regarding unknown partition at the time of Vista installation) . Next , insert Debian CD and do the process which I already told u.
First I tell u that I am really a New bee in the linux environment. If u want to contact me more my name Arpan, mob-9474699490(India).

 

This website gives a simpler explanation for editing GRUB boot entries: http://www.stchman.com/grub_menu.html

Make sure you are logged into superuser in order to gain permissions to edit GRUB.

Remember you must enter "su" in a terminal, then enter your administrator ("root") password.

 

You must become root before doing this.

type "su" in the terminal and then your root password. This will give you a terminal as root. Now you have permission.

How is that any simpler than what I just said?

 

Your explanation was good. I just posted a link with a graphic to help get the point across to the OP. I was not sure if he understood. No offense.

 

Thanks everyone