[QCLUG] grub loader question SuSE 10.2 vs SuSE 10.2 ( Xen )

[robmohr@earthnet.net]

Hello lug,

I am working an R^3 ( R-Cubed ) supplied with SuSE.  The grub loader  
offers the default option of SuSE 10.2.  Then on the next line down it  
offers SuSE 10.2 (Xen).

Is not Xen an emulator package?  I always select the default.  What is  
the second option, what is its typical use?  What is the advantage  
booting 10.2 ( Xen ) instead of the default SuSE 10.2?

Cordially, Rob Mohr

PS this Z62FM notebook ( made in China ) is a bit quirky in that every  
20-30 starts it will hang up on the BIOS process, before grub, and it  
will require a battery disconnect.  Rcubed has a one-year warranty;  
about 5 months to go.  Should I raise this as an issue?

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