Ubuntu overwrote my bootloader on wrong partition.
I had my windows 8 running on a striped raid-array and windows 7 running on a usb drive (both had separate bootloaders). I started installing ubuntu 13.04 to the usb drive so it would replace my...
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[SOLVED] Can't boot from usb after 10.04
At first, this is not about boot priority, or non-bootable USB. My PC can't boot from USB. But old linux distribution can do that. For example, Win7 USB work well. But ubuntu can boot only 10.04 or...
View Article[HELP} Update Manager - Requires installation of untrusted packages
I'm new to Ubuntu and just tried running a simple "required" update through the Update Manager but got this message: [ERROR] "Requires installation of untrusted packages: The action would require the...
View Article[ubuntu] Problem with package manager
Hi guys, I was trying to install acroread when I mistakenly tried to install acroread-bin i386. I guess it was a mistake since I have a 64 bit system. Now this package is stuck and I can neither...
View Article[ubuntu] boot error
hello i have i problem when i turn on the pc i give me the option to choose between windows 7 and ubuntu but i don't let me boot ubuntu, it always boots windows is there a solution conserving both...
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Installing Ubuntu from Mounted (Virtual) Drive
Hey Guys , i have just downloaded UbuntuOS from the official website on my windows 8 Ultrabook as though i don't have a Dvd Drive and in the mean time no external drive is available for me so can just...
View Article[ubuntu] 13.04 boot to grub> prompt
I did a fresh install of Ubuntu 13.04 server (64-bit) from a usb key to my boot disk (also a USB key). I was able to get the system working and reliably booting. I may have had to rerun "update-grub"...
View ArticleCan't boot into Windows 7 anymore
I just installed ubuntu 12.04 yesterday alongside Windows 7. I decided to go ahead and try to install 13.04 today and loaded it up on a bootable usb. I have a 500gb hdd + 25 gb ssd so the RAID data...
View Article[ubuntu_studio] Just installed UbuntuStudio 13.04x64--rt2500 wireless...
UbuntuStudio installed grub recognized other Debian based OS--Crunchbang and Mepis, need Puppy CD to boot Puppy. All is as expected except can't connect to wifi while running studio. NetworkManager...
View ArticleGimp
Hi, I just wanted to install gimp and when I try to start it I get this: Code: $ gimp Segmentation fault (core dumped) Why, what is going on here? I made sure with apt-get install -f that there's no...
View Article[ubuntu] Can't boot with other USB after installing Ubuntu
Hi, I am new to Linux and Ubuntu. I just replaced the clumsy Win8 with Ubuntu on my new HP laptop. I erased everything and now I have only Ubuntu on my laptop. I decide to double (or triple) boot Win7...
View Article[ubuntu] Not able to see any graphical ICONS except right click in Ubuntu 13.04
Hi, I have installed latest ubuntu version by down loading from net. After installation it showed option to select from Windows XP and ubuntu. After selecting ubuntu for boot, it shows only desktop but...
View Article[xubuntu] Skype installation (cannot install 'libqtgui4:i386')
Hi, I receive the message cannot install 'libqtgui4:i386 when I try to install skype by using the following file: skype-ubuntu-precise_4.2.0.11-1_i386.deb How can I solve this problem? Bekir
View Article[SOLVED] Problem trying to boot from USB flash drive
I've had this problem several times with Ubuntu distro and other distros. In the latest case I've downloaded the Zorin distro and used Startup Disk Creator to attempt to create a bootable USB flash...
View ArticleNew to ubuntu instal help please
Hello I have tried my best searching the forums and still cant seem to find the info I need. Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction? I have an Macbook Pro 3,1 core 2 duo 2.3 ghz. I would...
View Article[SOLVED] downverter doesn't start - can not install downverter
helloguys, I am a new happy ubuntu user after 15 years or so on windows.. Ihave a dell inspiron 6400 laptop, 32 bit, 2gb ram, cpu intel T21301.86 GHZ x 2, and I have installed ubuntu 12.04, kernel...
View ArticleISO boot disk
I have Fadora 19 gnome 3. I wanted to make a ISO disk so I could check out Ubuntu the problem is when I change my boot options to disk instead of HDD it does not boot from disk and goes into Fadora...
View ArticleGRUB fails to load after reinstalling Ubuntu 12.04
I'm a Linux newby so any help is appreciated. Dual booting Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.04. I just reinstalled Ubuntu and now the GRUB boot menu does not appear (was working before). Instead is this screen:...
View Articleusb flash drive works in 12.04 but not in 13.10
Hi! has anyone any knowhow to explain why a flashdrive (kingston usb) would mount in 12.04 but fail to mount in saucy salamander... This is the first fault i've found in 13.10 which I have been...
View ArticleHow often should I expect upgrades (new Xubuntu install)
Just wondering how often should I expect upgrades - it has been over a week since a new install of 12.04 Xubuntu and the only updates that have been reported have been kernel related. Before there new...
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