For some reason, when I started Windows after installing Ubuntu, I had to reinstall the printer drivers in Windows. Printer appears to be working normally. Windows appears to be working normally.
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 6:22 AM, Stephen W Mitsch <stephen.020...@gmail.com>wrote: > 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 <stephen.020...@gmail.com > > 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 < >> 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
