Cannot boot
I'm using an old Dell Optiplex gx270 (p4). I followed the install for ubuntu server, and all (seemingly went well). When it was time to reboot, I unplugged the USB from which I was making the install,...
View Article[lubuntu] How to add Windows to GRUB (moved Wind. partition to another disk)?
I had 2 hard drive: 1) Windows 7 (NTFS) 2) Ubuntu (ext), linux-swap (swap) I bought new hard drive what is 3x more faster than my older. So i decided to move my operations systems to new HDD. Ofc i...
View Article[ubuntu] Grub2 Will not load after Install of Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS on Raid 0
So I finally decided to break down an join the forums. Mostly because this issue may be way beyond my understanding at this current time. I'll give a quick bullet list here about what the hardware is...
View ArticleCan't login after install of 12.04 LTS -- need help!
I installed 12.04 over a less stable version. The resulting system would not boot. I used the Boot-Repair tool (see results at http://paste.ubuntu.com/6012606/). The system now boots but the login...
View Article[ubuntu] Basic question regarding UEFI
I did quite some fiddling around UEFI and efibootmgr, but one of the things I missed is the "link" between the bootmanager (grubx64.efi) and the partition the system resides. Example (yes, I now ... 2...
View ArticleLearning from errors: ubuntu installation process on a windows/linux system
Long story short: I overwrote my hard drive partitions with a Linux installation. I know, you heard the joke before... But if you want to read the gory details (and a warning) read the PS. My drive had...
View Article[ubuntu] Problem with updates and disk space
Hi, I was busy installing in update when some packages woudln't install, apparently because of a disk space problem. The system tells me to try sudo apt-get -f install, which gives...
View ArticleUbuntu tweak - clear configs now lightdm/gdm wont start
i used ubuntu tweak to clean my system but after cleaning config and reboot system was unable to boot again only recovery was possible and from there do terminal lightdm try to run X but it sememed to...
View Article[ubuntu] Can't put computer to sleep in Windows 8
Hi, I recently installed Ubuntu 13.04 alongside Windows 8. Ever since then, I'm not able to put my computer to sleep in Windows 8. After some digging, I found this thread...
View ArticleInstall Ubuntu with Windows 8 in a different HDD than Windows OS
Hi, I recently bought a new computer, with pre-installed Windows 8. However, I need to install Ubuntu too (apparently, I cannot get some of the C++ libraries that I need to work under Windows 8 with...
View Article[ubuntu] startup problem after driver update
I installed a newer version of my nvidia graphics driver and now when I start up ubuntu it goes to a screen at keeps reapting [sdb] asking for cache data failed [sdb] assuming drive cache: write...
View ArticleBooting on an IA32 EFI Windows 8 Tablet - Intel Atom Z2760 - NO LEGACY MODE
I did not decide to get this, but i am interested in knowing how i may boot linux on a Windows 8 Tablet with IA32 EFI, and NO LEGACY MODE. The tablet is an Asus VivoTab tf810c. Seven problems already:...
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu running on a USB stick...?
Ok so i have loaded ubuntu 13.04 on a usb stick using the pendrive website installer. I have downloaded the iso and it created a live version on the stick. How can i actually run ubuntu from the stick...
View ArticleDual boot failure of 13.04 Studio and Windows Starter
Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Intel Atom N450 BIOS A11 2G mem 250G HD Windows 7 Starter 13.04 Ubuntu Studio 386 32 bit unetbootin There was no "Try Ubuntu first" The install went well, and the guided...
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[ubuntu] Kernel BUG error when installing ubuntu 13.04 (32bit) via live CD
Hey i'm a linux n00b, Just attempting to perform an install via the live CD install and I'm getting the attached error, after clicking on the [next] for the step where you specify whether or not you...
View Article[ubuntu] Can't install 12.04 on new Acer V3-771G. "nomodeset" causes...
Hi, I have been trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit on a brand new Acer V3-771G (no-dual boot, Ubuntu will be the only OS). System: intel i5 NVidia GEForce 730M (optimus) 750Gb HDD 120Gb SSD Secure...
View Article[ubuntu] Installation help
hello ev1 i have 32 bit intel core 2 duo processor with windows 8 installed,,so i wanted to know whether to install 32 bit version or 64bit version of ubuntu 13. and i have two partitions namely C: and...
View Articleinstall Grub2 and full install of Ubuntu onto usb flashdrive
Hello, as the title indicates, i would like to make a full install of Ubuntu (most likely gonna use Quantal for now) and Grub2 on a flashdrive. I am using a PNY 16GB flashdrive which I have been using...
View Article[64 bit] Steam and other multiarch programs
I installed multiarch then installed steam, later I wanted to remove steam but of course no uninstall bash and when running sudo apt-get remove steam I got "Package steam:i386 is not installed, so not...
View Articledouble clicking and right click in vmplayer
Ello, so i have ubuntu 12.04 running at the moment in vmplYer and some odd things are going on. If i try to double click a folder, it never opens no matter how many times i click it. Single files will...
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