grub rescue command. grub not working in ubuntu 13
I have dual boot ubuntu and windows. When i started my machine, it started with grub rescue > command. I researched but couldn't solve the problem. So i tried to act as installing fresh windows 7...
View Article[ubuntu] [Solved] How to burn the Ubuntu iso to usb in Linux?
I only found posts about burning the Ubuntu iso to a pen drive in an existing Ubuntu environment. Unfortunately, I don't have a Ubuntu machine here, but I have a machine with Arch on it. Does anybody...
View ArticleCan't download drivers?
When ever I try to download driver using Additonal Drivers, the installation fails an additional wndow opens saying "Sorry, installation of this driver failed. Please have a look at the log file for...
View ArticleMoving Ubuntu 12.x from a VirtualBox installation to its own server
I have Ubuntu 12.x running on a fairly robust Win 7 machine under VirtualBox right now, and I'm loving it. I have port forwarding set so that it's my domain's web server running Apache 2 and it's also...
View Article[kubuntu] Removing mysql triggers removing KDE components
I want to remove mysql from system to start over. If I enter Code: sudo apt-get remove --purge mysql-server mysql-client mysql-common in terminal, I get the following: Code: Reading package lists......
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[lubuntu] Cannot Install Lubuntu: No Root File System is Defined (system crash)
I have used my linux laptop to create a bootable USB to install Lubuntu on my netbook (the specifications of which can be found here ) However I keep getting a screen that says "No Root File System...
View Article[ubuntu] Kernel dependency upgrade problem 12.04 LTS
I can't seem to get my apt-get to upgrade to new kernels apt-get upgrade Quote: The following packages have unmet dependencies: linux-generic-pae : Depends: linux-image-generic-pae (= 3.2.0.41.49) but...
View Article[xubuntu] [Q] What does "apt-get --config-file" do?
I was looking through the man page. Is this option for providing an alternate configuration for compiling? Is is this only used when apt-get'ing source?
View Article[ubuntu] linux not able to mount live dvd
complete noobie here, so my desktop was kinda messed up with windows so i tried linux mint 15, loved it but its freezing too much, so i was deciding to try out ubuntu 13.04. however, the first several...
View ArticleCannot create extended partition from gparted livecd
I am using gparted livecd to create the partitions I want for a dual boot. I have a modestly sized NTFS primay with Windows 7 installed, Now I need to create an extended partition from my logical...
View Article[lubuntu] Installing lubuntu in an Acer Chromebook
I recently purchased an Acer Chromebook. While I was originally impressed, I have decided that it (Chrome OS) is very restrictive. Is there a way that I can install lubuntu instead of the Chrome OS?
View Article[ubuntu] grub rescue after attempting 13.04 install
I have a machine that triple boots Windows, Snow Leopard and Ubuntu. I recently tried to upgrade Ubuntu from 12.04 to 12.10, but that ended up breaking my Ubuntu installation. I have a backup of the...
View Article[lubuntu] Multiple Windows 7 Loaders?
Today i have struggled with getting my WiFi working correctly on my HP 2000 laptop BUT i got it working and functional. now its on to the unsightly mess in the GRUB OS selection that i dont care for so...
View Article[ubuntu] Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo P compatible with Ubuntu?
I have decided to install Ubuntu on my 8 year old Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo P desktop. The PC has life left in it but with XP support ending in 9 months time i need an alternative. Are there any known...
View Article[ubuntu] Installation on External USB HDD
Hey guys! I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on a external HDD for my MacBook Air (128GB). I know some topics about this may be out there, but they don't answer my question. So, I downloaded the .iso...
View Article[ubuntu] ffmpeg 2.0 installation in Ubuntu
Hi, I compiled ffmpeg 2.0 as per the guide in Ubuntu 13.04 http://ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/wiki/U...mpilationGuide Now the binaries are installed in ~/bin and other related files are in...
View Article[ubuntu] problem instalation using Wubi "no root file system is defined"
Hi every Body I have a lenovo Z570 with windows 8 on it and i want to install ubuntu 13.04 using Wubi the instalation on windows goes well but when i restart the PC to continue it gives me the error...
View Article[ubuntu] after install ubuntu on a pre-installed none of them are recognized...
HI, i've tryed to install ubuntu 13.04 on a toshiba c850 with pre-installed win 8. I had to choose the "something else option" and created the swap partition and installed ubuntu on the free space...
View ArticleInstallation on UEFI Windows 8 (Sony Vaio)
Well, guys, you see, my problem is that I already tried everything I read on the internet, but I simply can't get a proper dual boot with my new machine. I installed Ubuntu 13.04, and at first,...
View Article[ubuntu] Ringtail under Snow Leopard and Virtual Box on MacBook Pro 5.1
Is there any chance of getting just one optical disk that would let me install a working Ubuntu under the given conditions? I really don't need 10 CDs! I have yet to burn one that will boot on its own,...
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