I was able to re-install Ubuntu 10.04.1 by inserting the installation CD. I was able to select the Ubuntu option on the dual-boot screen. Ubuntu is now running. I'm now running Update Manager with 174 updates. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Stephen W Mitsch <stephen.020...@gmail.com>wrote: > 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<http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-2110/pd?%7Eck=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<http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-2110/pd?%7Eck=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/> > > > -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/681995 Title: Updates to Ubuntu 10.04 disable dual boot in Windows Vista Home Premium 32 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
