[Bug 544625] Re: Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete

2010-03-31 Thread tricky1
** Changed in: ubuntu Status: New = Confirmed ** Also affects: uhs Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/544625 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 544625] Re: Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete

2010-03-31 Thread tricky1
With ceg confirming the situation I changed the status and tried to set the categories, but omg: Was not able to link it to mdadm or server edition... Ubus have an undisturbed rest ... -- Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/544625 You received

[Bug 471512] Re: Slow cifs ubuntu 9.10

2010-03-27 Thread tricky1
This bug is still present in Lucid Beta1 server edition: Transfer speed for nfs shares higher than 80MB/s Transfer speed for samba share less than 20MB/s on the SAME hardware. The text This bug affects 4 people is plain ridicule!! So Ubuntu for servers still looks like a ridiculous attempt! --

[Bug 544625] Re: Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete

2010-03-27 Thread tricky1
Found out that during boot mdadm generates segfault, but cat /proc/mdstat shows raid-1 is ready and ok. Yet transfer rates of samba are still so slow that I wonder who is satisfyed by such a solution? Have a look at the very old bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/471512

[Bug 544625] [NEW] Server edition cannot boot when raid-1 is incomplete

2010-03-22 Thread tricky1
Public bug reported: Beware of Ubuntu server edition Serious (professinal use) of servers requires raid-1 so that sudden death of a hard drive does not result in loss of valuable data. I installed Lucid Beta1 with system on an non raid partition and data on raid-1 mounted at /DAT2.

[Bug 277601] Re: Xserver does not work on mainboards with built-in graphics in nividia

2008-10-12 Thread tricky1
Below is lspc-vnn regarding display: 00:10.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: nVidia Corporation Unknown device [10de:07e0] (rev a2) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Subsystem: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. Unknown device [1462:366f] Flags: bus master, 66MHz, fast devsel,

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-10-10 Thread tricky1
Who ever beleives that bugs go away by closing them on launchpad I have a machine with two SATA drives and the following layout: o sda1 100M /dos FAT16 o sda2 large RAID 1 for \ encrypted LVM o sda3 small RAID 2 for \boot o sdb1 100M /dos FAT16 o sdb2 large RAID 1 for \ encrypted LVM

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-10-10 Thread tricky1
Iff Mr. Kirkland ever tried himself to install Intrepid on a pair of REAL harddisks with mirrored /boot on both disks and encrypted filesystem with LVM on another mirrored raid he would have found out that ALL the problems are still present in Beta! Colin, it's not only me beeing tired of how the

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-10-10 Thread tricky1
Who ever beleives that bugs go away by closing them on launchpad I have a machine with two SATA drives and the following layout: o sda1 100M /dos FAT16 o sda2 large RAID 1 for \ encrypted LVM o sda3 small RAID 2 for \boot o sdb1 100M /dos FAT16 o sdb2 large RAID 1 for \ encrypted LVM

[Bug 277601] Re: Xserver does not work on mainboards with built-in graphics in nividia

2008-10-05 Thread tricky1
** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = New -- Xserver does not work on mainboards with built-in graphics in nividia https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277601 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs

[Bug 277601] Re: Xserver does not work on mainboards with built-in graphics in nividia

2008-10-04 Thread tricky1
@Brian: It is not a duplicate of bug 261977, but most probable because of frame buffer not loaded in initrd. The xorg.conf is the standard minimal file (no use to add it heere). PS: When installing from the alternate cd, there is no problem with installing, but on 1st real boot the problem

[Bug 277601] [NEW] Xserver does not work on mainboards with built-in graphics in nividia

2008-10-03 Thread tricky1
Public bug reported: 12) Intrepid Beta. 3) I expect it to either start live system or installer. 4) When starting Ubuntu Desktop CD on pc with mainboards with built-in graphics by nvidia the 1st. screen selecting language and keyboard works as expected. However, when starting live system or

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
Bug still present in Alpha 4 -- root raid installs have bad grub config https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/33649 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is a direct subscriber. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 259145] Re: home array not run when degraded on boot

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
Bug still present in Alpha 4 ** Changed in: mdadm (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- home array not run when degraded on boot https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259145 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 259127] Re: mdadm debconf configuration for boot_degraded=true|false

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
Bug still present in Alpha 4 -- mdadm debconf configuration for boot_degraded=true|false https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259127 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
Bug still present in Alpha 4 -- root raid installs have bad grub config https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/33649 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 120375] Re: cannot boot raid1 with only one disk

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
In my new installations of Alpha 4 this did not work. -- cannot boot raid1 with only one disk https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120375 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 120375] Re: cannot boot raid1 with only one disk

2008-08-23 Thread tricky1
In my new installations of Alpha 4 this did not work. -- cannot boot raid1 with only one disk https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120375 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 255030] Re: Eog creates thumbnails even when deactivated in gnome

2008-08-08 Thread tricky1
On a second system same bug ** Changed in: eog (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Confirmed -- Eog creates thumbnails even when deactivated in gnome https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/255030 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 255030] Re: Eog creates thumbnails even when deactivated in gnome

2008-08-06 Thread tricky1
Well I thought that my description explained it all ... 1. the specific steps or actions you took that caused you to encounter the problem: a) Disable creation of thumbnails in nautilus settings. b) Clear the thumbnails folder c) Watch some pics using eog 2. the behavior you expected: No

[Bug 255030] [NEW] Eog creates thumbnails even when deactivated in gnome

2008-08-05 Thread tricky1
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: eog Eog itself does not have a dialogue to deactivate creation of thumbnails. So one would assume that it would follow the settings given in nautilus. However, it does always create ./thumbnails/normal/suchAndsuch.png (even if the directory 'normal' has

[Bug 250935] Re: [intrepid] laptop-mode-tools needs to change its default settings to match acpi-support and add hooks for pm-utils

2008-08-05 Thread tricky1
I just wondered what part of the software of an 'avarage/ standard' Ubuntu installation triggers disk acess somwhere in between 30 and 90 seconds? In case that there is no other foreground activity (e.g. the user is away and the screensaver blanked the display) an apporoach delaying non urgent

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-01 Thread tricky1
@Dustin: Do I err with my impression that your intension is to get some quick fix while my concern is to make Ubuntu as simple and reliable as possible? It is now the moment to make sure that the user interface while booting mirrored raids is understandable and maneagable not only for experts

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-01 Thread tricky1
@Dustin My intention is to fix this multi-faceted bug in an incremental and solvable manner. My suggestions ARE along these lines :D That the bug has been around for 2.5 years is a testament to the fact that it is difficult to solve. Breaking it down into manageable bits is a tried and true

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-01 Thread tricky1
@Dustin: Do I err with my impression that your intension is to get some quick fix while my concern is to make Ubuntu as simple and reliable as possible? It is now the moment to make sure that the user interface while booting mirrored raids is understandable and maneagable not only for experts

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-08-01 Thread tricky1
@Dustin My intention is to fix this multi-faceted bug in an incremental and solvable manner. My suggestions ARE along these lines :D That the bug has been around for 2.5 years is a testament to the fact that it is difficult to solve. Breaking it down into manageable bits is a tried and true

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-31 Thread tricky1
@Dustin: a) Even if smart status is not perfect it is a good idea to warn user during boot in case of errors detected. b) What I tried to suggest is not a visible timer (good idea but not urgent), but the possibility that during _installation_ one can specify if automatic degraded booting will

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-31 Thread tricky1
@Dustin: a) Even if smart status is not perfect it is a good idea to warn user during boot in case of errors detected. b) What I tried to suggest is not a visible timer (good idea but not urgent), but the possibility that during _installation_ one can specify if automatic degraded booting will

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-30 Thread tricky1
Thx, good news from Dustin. Questions: - When will your work be integrated into the daily iso? - Did you read my additional comments added at the bottom of the wiki page? I am convinced that a separate entry in grubs menu list is a short sighted approach, please comment! -- root raid installs

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-30 Thread tricky1
Thx, good news from Dustin. Questions: - When will your work be integrated into the daily iso? - Did you read my additional comments added at the bottom of the wiki page? I am convinced that a separate entry in grubs menu list is a short sighted approach, please comment! -- root raid installs

[Bug 120839] Re: Hitachi hard drive HTS541616J9SA00 requires NCQ blacklisting

2008-07-30 Thread tricky1
I have additional questions: a) How can one see what drives are in the list? b) How can one force ncq to happen for testing purposes even if a drive is in the list? -- Hitachi hard drive HTS541616J9SA00 requires NCQ blacklisting https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120839 You received this bug

[Bug 252485] Re: Mdadm segfault on booting Hardy

2008-07-30 Thread tricky1
Thx ceg for the hint. This bug however relates to a non degenerated array and ocurs only because the mainboard assigns other device names! -- Mdadm segfault on booting Hardy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/252485 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
It is very disappointing to see that all alfas of intrepid still have that problem. I wonder how this deeply rooted bug shall be corrected in the few weeks remaining if currently nothing seems to be done in that direction? -- root raid installs have bad grub config

[Bug 252345] Ubuntu Raid implementation looks like mockery

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
On Hardy all distros (including server!) do not correctly implement Raid 1 together with crypted partitions or lvm. The whole installation process requires a well thought out strategy taking into consideration that the initramfs of a degraded system might be inappropriate and that it is not

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
It is very disappointing to see that all alfas of intrepid still have that problem. I wonder how this deeply rooted bug shall be corrected in the few weeks remaining if currently nothing seems to be done in that direction? -- root raid installs have bad grub config

[Bug 252485] [NEW] Mdadm segfault on booting Hardy

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
Public bug reported: When an installation of Hardy with 2 correctly matching drives holding a raid 1 (mirroring) set is booted with an USB stick connected, some bios will assign to the USB stick a device name like sdb that normally would be assigned to one of the sata drives. In such cases

[Bug 234920] Re: Mismatching UUIDs after Hardy server install

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
All distros of Hardy (including server) have ugly bugs preventing use of raid 1 mirroring. The whole concept needs thorough rework. See Bug 252485 and others. -- Mismatching UUIDs after Hardy server install https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/234920 You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 234920] Re: Mismatching UUIDs after Hardy server install

2008-07-28 Thread tricky1
it is well known for 2 years :-( ** Changed in: debian-installer (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- Mismatching UUIDs after Hardy server install https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/234920 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-06-30 Thread tricky1
The installer on alternate cd looks broken as soon as one intends to use _any_ kind of raid. Same problem on server edition. Who ever would want to install a real world server without mirroring? I wonder why the responsible manager seems not to recognize importance of this bug?? -- root raid

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-06-30 Thread tricky1
Please wake up ;-) ** Changed in: debian-installer (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Installer Team (ubuntu-installer) -- root raid installs have bad grub config https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/33649 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team,

[Bug 22107] Re: missing dmraid support needed to access SATA raids

2008-06-30 Thread tricky1
** Also affects: debian-installer Importance: Undecided Status: New -- missing dmraid support needed to access SATA raids https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/22107 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-06-30 Thread tricky1
The installer on alternate cd looks broken as soon as one intends to use _any_ kind of raid. Same problem on server edition. Who ever would want to install a real world server without mirroring? I wonder why the responsible manager seems not to recognize importance of this bug?? -- root raid

[Bug 33649] Re: root raid installs have bad grub config

2008-06-30 Thread tricky1
Please wake up ;-) ** Changed in: debian-installer (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Installer Team (ubuntu-installer) -- root raid installs have bad grub config https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/33649 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 22107] Re: missing dmraid support needed to access SATA raids

2008-06-29 Thread tricky1
@Matt Those reading the whole see that I did focus on a solution for Ubuntu. Another solution is installing Fedora 9 where mirroring combined with Luks and LVM works out of the box... -- missing dmraid support needed to access SATA raids https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/22107 You received this

[Bug 22107] Re: missing dmraid support needed to access SATA raids

2008-06-28 Thread tricky1
(@Luke Yelavich) Imho it is a shame that server edition does not support dmraid and that this bug is not assigned to anyone for years. Who ever would setup a server not using mirroring? A first solution to the problem would be: - Include module md in the startup code of installer etc. - Change

[Bug 181762] Re: [Hardy] update-manager could not calculate the upgrade due to openoffice.org-l10n-en-gb

2008-04-07 Thread tricky1
Today it worked as expected and it IS impressive to watch 96'521 files and directories becoming upgraded with just two understandable questions regarding replacement of config files. My personal thanks @ Michael Vogt. -- [Hardy] update-manager could not calculate the upgrade due to

[Bug 181762] Re: [Hardy] update-manager could not calculate the upgrade due to openoffice.org-l10n-en-gb

2008-04-03 Thread tricky1
This bug is still present on todays upgrade from kubuntu 7.10 to hardy beta: Package language-support-en has broken dep on language-support-translations-en Considering language-support-translations-en 8 as a solution to language-support-en 10017 Reinst Failed because of

[Bug 181762] Re: [Hardy] update-manager could not calculate the upgrade due to openoffice.org-l10n-en-gb

2008-04-03 Thread tricky1
@Michael Vogt: Months later this bug has not been really fixed, please change its status and incorporate fix to the disti ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released = Incomplete -- [Hardy] update-manager could not calculate the upgrade due to openoffice.org-l10n-en-gb