[nmglug] Grub2

[a_kaluta]

After fresh Ubuntu 9.10 install,then followed install w/ package update
which including change from "Linux 2.6.31-14-generic" to "Linux
2.6.31-16-generic",thereafter,boot would no get past splash screen.

Limping along with the following mods:
/etc/default/grub:  grub default changed from=0 to =saved.
sudo grub-set-default "Linux 2.6.31-14-generic"

Have not located the elegant solution,can anyone lend clarity,
Thanks,Anthony