[ubuntu] HDIO_GET_IDENTITY failed for '/dev/sdb' after upgrade
Three weeks ago I upgraded my dual boot (Windows/Ubuntu) Asus computer to ubuntu 13.04. The configuration was different - in that it designated the Windows partition as OS - but it worked. Until today....
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu 13.04 freezes from CD Installation Boot
Hello, i have been having troubles with 12.04 which didn't work out. Am still running on 10.04 which works fine with my PC specs below. 13.04 installed well on a numerous PCs but on my more powerful PC...
View Article[ubuntu] Installing Ubuntu on Samsung NP-Q1
Hi Everyone, I seem to be having real trouble getting Ubuntu to install onto my Samsung Q1 when I try to install or even run a live session I get an error telling me my CPU's architecture isn't...
View Article[ubuntu] how to make a boot partition?
i tried installing ubuntu 13.04 along side windows 8. it install fine, but when i restarted, i did not have grub, so i tried re-installing it usuing the live-cd, but i got an error that was talking...
View Article[ubuntu] Installing Ubuntu 13.10 with Windows 8 on Asus Vivobook (A400C)
Trying to install Ubuntu 13.10 on an i5/4GB computer that cam with Windows 8. I cannot get it to boot from USB stick. Tried turning off Secureboot and check that USB is recognized by system, but still...
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[ubuntu] precise X backport stacks with xorg-edgers PPA???
I'm going to install latest AMD GPU driver using xorg-edgers PPA. https://launchpad.net/~xorg-edgers/+archive/ppa I read the warning : "Do not use this PPA with the precise X backport stacks What...
View Article[ubuntu] Installing/Unistalling Programs
Hello Ubuntu Community, I am new here and I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction here. I am trying to better understand installing/uninstalling programs through the terminal &...
View Article[all variants] Multiple "Live CD" USB
I've been banging my head against a wall for three solid days now on this issue, and I'm just not getting anywhere. So, I figured I'd finally stop being stubborn and ask someone else... What I'm trying...
View Article[ubuntu] Had to install 12.10 and then do 13.04 upgrade again on a second...
I finally got 13.04 installed on my newish Lenovo G780 notebook but had do to the same trick I discovered myself with the HP H8 Envy desktop = install 12.10 x64 first and then upgrade to 13.04. When I...
View Article[ubuntu] GRUB2: When I choose Windows 8, error invalid EFI file path
I had a problem with install Ubuntu 13.04 next to Windows 8. I have a Dell inspiron 15 notebook with UEFI. In Boot-setup I changed to Legacy Boot on and switched UEFI boot off. Then I installed Ubuntu...
View Article[ubuntu] How to update tools in eclipse sdk
Im in eclipse preferences box and the update or install tools box appears for the SDK to start a new project in android.Ii've been at this for a while today and im confused a little bit about what im...
View Article[ubuntu] trouble with dual booting 12.04 and 13.04
Hello,I have tried to install 13.04 alongside 12.04 twice for dual booting both OS's. both times i have been greeted with a black screen that says insert proper boot media. I'am going to try to partion...
View Article[ubuntu] Black Screen After Pressing Install or Try Ubuntu
So it seems like the answer may have already been asked, but I think it may be different for me (not positive). I'm trying to get Ubuntu up and running with Windows 8. I already turned off all that...
View Article[ubuntu] Upgrading php to 5.3.3
The PHP version I have installed is 5.3.1, and I'm beginning a programming project that requires at least 5.3.3. But when I run sudo apt-get upgrade, it says there's nothing to be upgraded. How can I...
View Article[ubuntu] Windows 7 loads a black screen after ubuntu 13.01 installation
It was my intent to dual boot windows 7 and ubuntu, but I made a mistake. Instead of burning the installation disk to a DVD I mounted the ISO to a virtual drive and started the installation process....
View Article[ubuntu] Does ubuntu upgrade change the file system?
UbuntuĀ® releases prior to Server 10.04.6-LTS are no longer supported. Given my own experience of headaches upgrading to 10.04-LTS from 8.04-LTS (Automatic Dist-Upgrade breaks multiple Packages in such...
View Article[ubuntu] Installing Ubuntu on a Dell XFR D630
So recently my mom's boyfriend had gave me a Dell XFR Rugged laptop. It's one of those military-grade laptops with the shock-proof hard drives. It came preloaded with windows vista (yuck!) but the...
View Article[ubuntu] Installation can not find installer iso image
I killed my hard drive somehow, so I grabbed the 80 gig one I have been using as a thumb drive. Formatted it, and put the Universal USB installer along with the "saucy-desktop-i386.iso" on it. I...
View Article[ubuntu] How to install dual boot windows xp/ubuntu and windows 7/ubuntu
Hi everybody, I'd like to install a dual boot windows xp/ubuntu and windows 7/ubuntu(I have 2 laptops, one is mine and the other is my employer's). How to install it? Who can provide a web link for...
View Article[ubuntu] kernel upgrade and release upgrade
Hello, Here are two (related) questions. Since the very beginning my laptop had problems (see here). Long story short : only kernel 3.5.0-17 is working (with others, flickering black screen at boot). I...
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