I noticed one failure during the initial setup. I believe it happened after my first login and before I started installing the first batch of 174 updates.
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 6:06 AM, Stephen W Mitsch <stephen.020...@gmail.com>wrote: > 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
