[ubuntu] Same /home partition for several different Ubuntu distros?
Is it OK (safe) to use the same /home partition when installing another Ubuntu distro? Say using /home of 12.04 when installing 13.04.
View Article[ubuntu] Can't install activinspire. Promethean board software.
I need to install this and preferably without creating a windows partition. I need to use a Linux specific software with this board... All the online and official instructions are: Quote: sudo apt-get...
View Article[ubuntu] Upgrade from 12.10 to 13.04 fails, no error message
Hello all, I decided to upgrade to Raring tonight and in doing so, can't get past 12.10 Quantal. There is no error message to display but boot-info script from my 12.04 live CD I created does say it is...
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[xubuntu] Fresh install of 13.04 no networking
I've been working on this one for a few days now and i'm stumped. I recently installed Xubuntu 13.04 and can't get my network running (wireless or ethernet). I've poured over the forum posts in hopes...
View ArticleError: Installing wordnet
Hello, I am new to ubuntu and i', trying to install wordnet-3.0 on my ubuntu 12.04. on running the ./configure file, i'm getting the following errors: Code: Â gcc version 4.7.2 (Ubuntu/Linaro...
View ArticleError installing SHA
I'm trying to SHA using the following command Code: perl -MCPAN -e 'install Digest::SHA' I also tried using: Code: sudo cpan 'install Digest::SHA' But i'm getting a linker error: Code:...
View Article[ubuntu] external drive not working now I cannot get to old device
I have an acer netbook. I created an ubuntu instance and an xp instance on a 500 gb external drive. The drive fell off my table hit the floor and is no longer operable. I purchased an acer recovery...
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Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS won't dual boot with Windows 7
Hi, Can anyone help me? I'm confused and don't know what to do. I had installed Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS (from CD) side by side with windows 7. But everytime I shut down or restart my laptop, I do not...
View ArticleTrouble with dual booting
Hi all, I have searched the forums extensively and somewhat successfully installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS alongside Windows 8. I say somewhat successfully because occasionally I get an error when trying to...
View Article[ubuntu] HD-Media install of 13.04-desktop-amd64 failing: Unable to find...
I'm having exactly the issue that was described in this single-post, closed thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1484967 Using a USB thumb drive with a preseeding file to mount the...
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[ubuntu] Upgrade from 8.04LTS to 10.04LTS broken system
Hi everyone. So I've got a server that was running 8.04LTS and since that has reached EOL I decided I needed to upgrade to 10.04. Here's where I'm in trouble. I don't have physical access to the...
View Article[edubuntu] Creating a custom edubuntu spin?
Hello all, I'm working with a non-profit to create a Linux-based educational platform that hosts local mirrors of online educational materials like Kahn Academy, as well as whatever other educational...
View Article[ubuntu] how do i get adobe flash player in ubunti linux
i have ubuntu 13.04 using red hat version linux how do i get java and which 1 and install directions as well as i need a flash player and install directions....please explain in laymens terms i am...
View ArticleTrying to install 12.04 on Toshiba C840. Fails with critical errors
Hi I have installed Ubuntu on a variety of laptops and desktops. I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on an old Dell Latitude C840. The installation goes so far then reports and unrecoverable error....
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu 10.04 LTS upgrade to 12.04 LTS
Hello all, I tried to upgrade 10.04 LTS to 12.04 LTS using Alternate CD. I mount the ubuntu-12.04.2-alternate-amd64.iso and run the cdromupgrade file. It runs for some hours, upgrading packages...
View Article[ubuntu] libc6 amd64 2.15-0ubuntu10.4 does cannot download
Hello everyone my system is Linux gmpp055 3.5.0-23-generic #35~precise1-Ubuntu SMP Fri Jan 25 17:13:26 UTC 2013 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux I'am stuck with a very irritating problem : during an...
View Article[xubuntu] How to add startup script to read-only /root system
Hi Everyone, I have created read-only /root system in my Xubuntu system. Now root is read-only. Now If I want to add startup script to this system how I can add. Now /root path is /mnt/root-ro, not the...
View ArticleEFI Dualboot Ubuntu 13.04 and Windows 8 on Lenovo IdeaPad Y500
I know there are a few posts about the matter, but none of the solutions seem to work. I have the version that does not come with a system installed, meaning that EFI SecureBoot is not activated....
View Article[ubuntu] video freeze on hp-compaq dx2250M (ati radeon xpress 200 video)
After clean install of 12.04 64-bit, video keeps locking up. Will lock up with mouse movement (especially vertical), and sometimes just on its own. Have separete HDD with Win XP Pro SP3 and that works...
View ArticleQuick Question Regarding dual boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu
Hi guys, I was reading a help page on how to dual boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu, but I encountered some vagueness in the guide, so I would like someone to clear it up for me. The link to the guide is:...
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