I selected the option to show the seconds in the time display and to play system sounds. After applying the first 174 updates, I now get the dual boot screen after I select the Ubuntu option; there are only two options: Microsoft Windows Vista and Ubuntu. I'm using v5.27 of the BIOS that came with the HP desktop computer. Windows Vista Home Premium appears to boot normally. Next I will try installing Ubuntu 10.10.
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Stephen W Mitsch <[email protected]>wrote: > 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 <[email protected] > > 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 < >> [email protected]> 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 < >>> [email protected]> 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 [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
