Comment 2 for bug 321324

I really don't agree with you. I have run Linux since 1996 and never ever have the device nodes of the boot disk got any other numbers than /dev/hda or /dev/sda

For the removable devices I do agree, but disks attached with IDE or SATA are not considered to be removable, and certainly nothing you normally boot from.

So, it seems to be time to head for another distribution then if you are that stubborn about this.
You could at least make it selectable in the installation. Now, it will be a real hassle for all beginners.
It is even said in the /boot/grub/menu.lst that you shouldn't edit, how helpful!

So, you really don't like the idea that you can have cloned disks which are all bootable?

About the backup, of course I'm running rsync between my main disk and my mirror.