[ubuntu] Headless install work arounds
I think it's best to open with the fact that it's been years since I last used Ubuntu (or any distro for that matter) and thus there's a lot I can't remember or don't understand anymore. Anyway, on to...
View Article[ubuntu] won't upgrade max count >o
I have the red dot warning - says I have unmet dependencies. Running update says file is downloaded but won't install. Install from terminal prduces this: :~$ sudo apt-get -f install [sudo] password...
View Article[ubuntu] Dual boot win8 and U12.04.2 on HP Envy6 UEFI
Hi, I'm trying to install Ubunut 12.04.2 on a HP Envy 6 1208ed. I followed these instructions: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI Regarding step 2; "In your BIOS, disable QuickBoot/FastBoot and...
View Article[ubuntu] No GRUB after ubuntu 12.04 64bit install
Hi, I just got a new fujitsu lifebook with a pre-installed win7. I tried to install Ubuntu 12.04 desktop amd64 with a live usb stick and after install I don't get a GRUB menu to select to start Ubuntu....
View Article[ubuntu] "E: I wasn't able to locate a file..."
Hi all, After removing the package ardour, I am getting the following error message when I try to install new packages or upgrade. No packages will be installed, upgraded, or removed. 0 packages...
View Article[ubuntu] Success on a VAIO VGN-FS laptop using Universal USB Installer and...
I encountered difficulties on my VAIO laptop (VGN-FS Series) due to a broken CD-drive, and the complete-absence of any 'boot from USB' options in the system BIOS. I managed to find a simple solution,...
View Article[lubuntu] Partition problems on Lubuntu upgrade to 13.04
I was perfectly happy with my Lubuntu 12.10 so I don't know why I hit the ugrade button ... now I have so many problems I don't know where to start! First of all the upgrade created so many error...
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[ubuntu] Can not boot any Grub options when trying to install using EFI.
Hi all, Have recently taken an interest in EFI boot feature on newer systems. Had recently posted a similar question here but following the advice in https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI at Chapter 1...
View Article[ubuntu] Fixmbr
Hi i have just attempted to fix my master boot record after having problems earlier with an installation of ubuntu 12.04LTS. I entered my windows7 using my repair disc(you can make one of these in...
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[ubuntu] installation on toshiba satellite laptop
so i have a toshiba satellite laptop computer had windows 7 on it problem was it took a day to load and i hated it so i wanted to install ubuntu 12 on it for some reason it just wont install all the...
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu LiveUSB will not move on from splash screen
Hi On My old computers, I have used linux a lot and am fairly good at it. Recently, I decided to build a custom build pc, Here are the specs In Win em series case Asus fm1a75-m pro r2 motherboard with...
View Article[ubuntu] Cinnamon 1.8.6 misty menu fonts ubuntu 12.04
Hello, System: Dell Latitude XT After fresh ubuntu installation + cinnamon installation + system update all performed thought apt-get, I see misty menu fonts. Problem:...
View Article[xubuntu] Unetbootin "Unable to find a medium containing a live file system"
I downloaded the daily test ISO image for Saucy and used Unetbootin to create a bootable USB stick. I do this fairly regularly with no problem. Today all of a sudden, it won't work. I get this error...
View Article[ubuntu] what is the 'rpm' program and the 'helvetica'?
I'm running a program called root. i'm getting to it via command line. it's actually FOR operating in CLI. I exported the proper files but it says one is missing. whenever i try to run the program,...
View Article[ubuntu] Keyboard not working after upgrade
I recently upgraded from (I think) 11.04 to 12.04 on my desktop (dual boots Ubuntu & Windows 7). From GRUB, I have 3.2.0-40-generic (normal & recovery mode) , "Previous versions" , and "Windows...
View Article[ubuntu] Cloneing vs External Drive
Hello All I have an external 1TB NTFS drive in a case which I seldom use. I have an HP Widows 7 with a 500GB drive which is about 65% filled. I was going to clone the old 500GB to the new 1TB drive,...
View Article[ubuntu] can't upgrade from 10.04 to 12.04
Ok, I need some help here please. So I've tried to upgrade many times from 10.04 LTS to 12.04 LTS and I get these error messages. I've visited the forums and tried terminal commands using "sudo"...
View Article[ubuntu] Can't partition Harddisk using GParted Partition Editor on ubuntu 12.04
Hi, When trying to use GParted Partition Editor I can see my wholde harddisk /dev/sda1 The row is like Partition: /dev/sda1 File System:ext4 Mount Point: / Size: 456GB used: 16GB Flags: Boot When I try...
View Article[all variants] Getting rid of windows (on a netbook)
Hey all, So I managed to acquire a netbook; Gateway NAV50, Intel Atom N450, 1GB RAM, No optical drive, preinstalled with Windows and it came with Windows. I downloaded the lubuntu installer (sort of...
View Article[ubuntu] Optiplex GX280 not starting after upgrade from 12.10 to the 13.04
Hi there. I just updated my machine (stupid me i can say) Optiplex GX280 with Intel graphics on board and now it's not starting. Before the update i hade 12.04 and 12.10 on the same machine. Both...
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