I am a linux veteran, but first time i try Ubuntu (or Debian). Ubuntu 12.04.2 installed fine from the image, but I have started changing a few things around and I need some help.
I uninstalled grub and installed Lilo. On my first boot since, I get:
These are approximate, since I do not have /var/log/messages at this point. Strange is that if I enter Maintenance at this point, I find / mounted read-only and fine. I have tried
Maintenance and examining my installation from the liveCD, but nothing so far. All my drives are OK by e2fsck and UUID entries in /etc/fstab are verified and the same as the
working ones with grub. I have also used dpkg --config -a to no result. Lilo runs clean. Any clues appreciated.
TIA,
Nikos
I uninstalled grub and installed Lilo. On my first boot since, I get:
Code:
disk drive for / not ready or present
(s) Skip mounting it (m) enter maintenance shell (i) ignoreMaintenance and examining my installation from the liveCD, but nothing so far. All my drives are OK by e2fsck and UUID entries in /etc/fstab are verified and the same as the
working ones with grub. I have also used dpkg --config -a to no result. Lilo runs clean. Any clues appreciated.
TIA,
Nikos
Code:
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo fdisk /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 1000.2 GB, 1000204886016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 121601 cylinders, total 1953525168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x3f1abf12
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 2048 240974 119463+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 240975 164087909 81923467+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda3 164087910 1953520064 894716077+ f W95 Ext'd (LBA)
/dev/sda5 164087973 307323449 71617738+ 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
/dev/sda6 307324928 311531519 2103296 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sda7 311533568 593149951 140808192 83 Linux
/dev/sda8 593151993 1953520064 680184036 7 HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ cat /mnt/etc/fstab
# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# Use 'blkid' to print the universally unique identifier for a
# device; this may be used with UUID= as a more robust way to name devices
# that works even if disks are added and removed. See fstab(5).
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
proc /proc proc nodev,noexec,nosuid 0 0
# / was on /dev/sda7 during installation
UUID=b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7 / ext4 errors=remount-ro 0 1
# /boot was on /dev/sda1 during installation
UUID=f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26 /boot ext3 defaults 0 2
# swap was on /dev/sda6 during installation
UUID=49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba none swap sw 0 0
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda7
/dev/sda7: UUID="b36e15ed-7929-475e-801e-1357f4a7d3b7" TYPE="ext4"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda1
/dev/sda1: UUID="f918837b-bb6c-4804-bcbe-e402eb532d26" SEC_TYPE="ext2" TYPE="ext3"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo blkid /dev/sda6
/dev/sda6: UUID="49816ae1-dfde-4419-b305-1295dd72c0ba" TYPE="swap"
ubuntu@ubuntu:/usr/bin$ sudo cat /mnt/etc/lilo.conf
# /etc/lilo.conf - systemwide LILO configuration (LILO 23)
# details see in manpages: lilo(8) and lilo.conf(5)
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# | !! Reminder !! |
# | |
# | Don't forget to run 'lilo' after you make changes to this |
# | conffile or you have installed a new kernel. |
# +-------------------------------------------------------------+
# #################### LILO global section ######################
# With all newer systems (until year 2004) you can use the RAM
# above 15 MB. This option allows the use of this range of RAM.
#large-memory
# With all newer systems you can boot from any partition on disks
# with more than 1024 cylinders. This option allows the use of
# partitions above 1024 cylinders.
lba32
# Specifies the boot device. This is where Lilo installs its boot
# block. It can be either a partition, or the raw device, in which
# case it installs in the MBR, and will overwrite the current MBR.
# With newer kernel you should use the ID of the boot device, which
# can be found here: /dev/disks/by-id/ata*.
#boot = /dev/sda
boot = /dev/disk/by-id/ata-WDC_WD10EARS-00Y5B1_WD-WCAV55787502
# This option may be needed for some software RAID installs.
#raid-extra-boot = mbr-only
# Enable map compaction. This tries to merge read requests for
# adjacent sectors into a single read request. This drastically
# reduces load time and keeps the map smaller. Using 'compact'
# is especially recommended when booting from a floppy disk.
# It is disabled here by default because it doesn't always work.
compact
# Set the verbose level for bootloader installation. Value range:
# 0 to 5. Default value is 0.
#verbose = 1
# Specifies the location of the map file. Lilo creates the (sector)
# map file of direct sector addresses which are independent of any
# filesystem.
map = /boot/map
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the menu interface. You have the choice between:
# text: simple text menu with black background and white text
# menu: configurable text menu with background and text colors.
# bmp: graphical menu with 640x480 bitmap background.
install = menu
# A) Customized boot message for choice 'text'.
# For the simple text menu you can set an extra message in the
# created file. Its text will be displayed before boot prompt.
#message = /boot/message.txt
# B) Configuration of the scheme for choice 'menu'.
# Use following coding: <text>:<highlight>:<border>:<title>
# The first character of each part sets the text frontcolor,
# the second character of earch part sets the text backcolor,
# an upper-case character sets bold face text (frontcolor).
# i.g. 'menu-scheme=wm:rw:wm:Wm'. Possible colors:
# k=black, b=blue, g=green, c=cyan, r=red, m=magenta, y=yellow, w=white.
menu-scheme = Wb:Yr:Wb:Wb
menu-title = " DrWho's PC "
# C) Configuration of the image for choice 'bmp'.
# For the graphical menu you need a bitmap file, which needs a special
# menu configuration in the file header (see: lilo -E). Ideally you
# use one of the delivered images of the lilo package.
# with 16 colors: onlyblue, tuxlogo, inside
# with 256 colors: coffee
# for Debian: debianlilo, debian, debian-de
#bitmap = /boot/tuxlogo.bmp
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifies the number of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) how long LILO
# should wait before booting the first image. LILO doesn't wait if
# 'delay' is omitted or set to zero. You do not see the defined menu.
#delay = 20
# Prompt to start one certain kernel from the displayed menu.
# It is very recommeded to also set 'timeout'. Without timeout boot
# will not take place unless you hit return. Timeout is the number
# of deciseconds (0.1 seconds) after there the default image will
# be started. With 'single-key' alias numbers for each menu line can
# be used.
prompt
#timeout = 100
#single-key
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Specifying the VGA text mode that should be selected when booting.
# The following values are recognized (case is ignored):
# vga=normal 80x25 text mode (default)
# vga=extended 80x50 text mode (abbreviated to 'ext')
# vga=ask stop and ask for user input: choice of text mode
# vga=<mode> use the corresponding text mode number. A list of
# available modes can be obtained by booting with
# vga=ask' and then pressing [Enter].
# Another way is the use of frame buffer mode. Then the kernel
# will switch from the normal vga text mode (80x25) to the frame
# buffer mode (if frame buffer support is in the kernel):
# vga=0x314 800x600 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x317 1024x768 @ 16 bit
# vga=0x318 1024x768 @ 24 bit
#vga = ask
vga = normal
#vga = 0x317
# ---------------------------------------------------------------
# Kernel command line options that apply to all installed images go
# here. See 'kernel-parameters.txt' in the Linux kernel 'Documentation'
# directory. I.g. for start into 'init 5' write: append="5"
#append = ""
# If you used a serial console to install Debian, this option should be
# enabled by default.
#serial = 0,9600
root=/dev/sda7
read-only
# Set the image which should be started after delay or timeout.
# If not set, the first defined image will be started.
default = Linux
# ################### LILO per-image section ####################
# Each image is configured with the linux kernel (=image) and
# usually with the initrd file. Configure all GNU/Linux systems
# on other partitions, too.
image=/boot/vmlinuz
label=Linux
initrd=/boot/initrd
image=/boot/memtest86+_multiboot.bin
label="Memory Test"
other=/dev/sda2
label=Windows
boot-as=0x80