No, I believe there were 11 updates; I had installed Ubuntu 10.04 on two HP computers factory equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit for the desktop and 64 bit for the notebook). I installed Ubuntu within Windows on each computer. I was able to update my software and use all the features on both computesr with Ubuntu/Linux software. The HP printer/scanner/copier worked OK, but no ink level information. Both computers appeared to have similar update packages (11 updates). The Desktop started with the dual boot menu and when I took the Ubuntu option the monitor immediately went to sleep and stayed there. I recovered by pressing and holding the power on button. The notebook started with the dual boot menu and when I took the Ubuntu option got as far as "Assuming ..." two lines about disk drives, then a new screen: error: unknown command 'loadfont'. error: file not found. [blinking cursor] and stayed there. I recovered by pressing and holding the power on button.
I can still boot to Windows Vista on both computers. I've decided that since my computer was probably never designed for Ubuntu or Linux, it's foolish to expect reliable performance now that I have researched the issue. If I want Linux or Ubuntu, I'll have to buy a computer designed and tested with Linux software. I see computers on the market certified as compatible with Linux http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ ; and, from what I have seen, compatibility is so complicated, I'll never get satisfactory performance from generic configurations. There too many parameters to coordinate for me to expect "free" software to work with my HP computers that were designed for Windows, not Linux. I did, however, get some experience with Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux that convinces me that buying a factory configured computer will be a good investment. "Open source software" seems like a good investment, power to the people. Thanks for the help. I hope my information is of some value to you. I know the "free" software was a good investment for me and the people who support Linux and Ubuntu. I would say the probability of me now buying Ubuntu/Linux computers is 60%. I can't see investing more money in Windows when I can get as good or better from Ubuntu/Linux. In particular I like: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-2110/pd?~ck=anav I won't know if investing in Linux/Ubuntu is a good investment compared to Windows until I have purchased and used a Linux machine. I would say that based on the "free" experience of Ubuntu 10.04 from Canonical, I will buy an Ubuntu/Linux machine next. I'd say there is a 100% probability of me doing one of the following: 1) Buying a cheap Windows XP PC and installing "free" Canonical Ubuntu 10.04 over the Windows installation. There would only be one boot option to Ubuntu. 10% probability. 2) Buying http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-2110/pd?~ck=anav or something similar. 90% probability. "Free" untested configurations are an investment in time and money that most likely would be better spent on "certified" configurations from Dell, HP, or Canonical. Living in California puts me in close proximity to sources where I can spend reasonable amounts of money and get a satisfactory return on my investment in "open source" computer software on reliable hardware platforms. I'm a retired computer software professional; so, I know enough to know I don't need to spend big bucks on branded products when unbranded alternatives will do just fine. For example, Open Office is working quite well for me. I still have Microsoft Office 2007 software, but the Open Office word processor and spreadsheet work just fine for my low key usage. I would never advise a poor person to invest in branded software when they can get "free" software that works well. On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Book 'em Dano <681...@bugs.launchpad.net>wrote: > Do you recall what packages were being updated before the pc would not > boot into Ubuntu? > > It sounds like you might need to reinstall grub. > > ** Package changed: ubuntu-docs (Ubuntu) => ubuntu > > ** Changed in: ubuntu > Status: New => Incomplete > > ** Tags added: lucid > > -- > Updates to Ubuntu 10.04 disable dual boot in Windows Vista Home Premium 32 > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/681995 > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > of the bug. > > Status in Ubuntu: Incomplete > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: ubuntu-docs > > I was using Ubuntu 10.04.1 on an HP Pavilion a6248x PC. I installed Ubuntu > within Windows and was dual booting. After applying the last updates, I can > no longer dual boot. When I take the ubuntu boot option my screen dies and > I am returned to the dual boot menu. I can only use the computer by booting > to Windows Vista. > > To unsubscribe from this bug, go to: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/681995/+subscribe > -- Get Your Own Website for FREE!<http://www.webs.com/?referer=AFF-REF-6317525> Stephen W Mitsch 3015 Wilson Rd Apt 1203 Bakersfield CA 93304-5337 Telephone (661) 832-7477 Website 1 <http://ccmitsch.webs.com/> -- Updates to Ubuntu 10.04 disable dual boot in Windows Vista Home Premium 32 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/681995 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
