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  1. Re: Howto: Create LiveUSBs from Windows using a GUI (UNetbootin)

    This method worked great for Intrepid 8.10. I have a Dell Mini9, so now I just have to figure out how to get the sound to work and be able to scroll within input screens, such as Thunderbird Address...
  2. Re: Howto: Create LiveUSBs from Windows using a GUI (UNetbootin)

    I have a Dell Mini 9 (aka Inspiron 910) running Ubuntu. I wanted to upgrade so I purchased a Runcore 32G SSD.

    I cloned my original 4G SSD to the 32G SSD, using "sudo dd if=//dev/sda1...
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    [ubuntu] Re: How do I clone the Hard Drive on Dell Mini 9

    I have a Dell Mini 9 - no CD drive. I managed to clone / copy my old SSD to the new SSD. Upon installing it in the machine and attempting to boot it hangs and on the screen it says "GRUB". What do I...
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    [ubuntu] Re: How do I clone the Hard Drive on Dell Mini 9

    I did as you said and installed as per instructions in the documentation provided. Now, how do I get the application to run? There is no icon nor is it found in Applications.
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    [ubuntu] Re: How do I clone the Hard Drive on Dell Mini 9

    As I stated previously I am an absolute beginner. What is a PI?

    I tried the download of Self Image and the exe file does absolutely nothing, same as the True Image that came on the hard drive. I...
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    [ubuntu] How do I clone the Hard Drive on Dell Mini 9

    I am attempting to upgrade my Dell Mini 9 with a 32G Runcore SSD. How do I clone my existing hard drive onto the new drive? The new SSD came with a USB cable and it downloads Acronis True Image...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Disk space depleted after update

    I did an on-line session with Dell shortly after I received my computer. They told me that they don't support Ubuntu with their on-line chat and gave me a phone number for Ubuntu support. I called...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Disk space depleted after update

    Yes, I am connected to the Internet. I wouldn't have a clue how to install a smaller distro.

    I sure am glad this Mini was free - I am not a geek and I don't apppreciate spending hours searching...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Disk space depleted after update

    Did as you said and here is the result:

    doug@doug:~$ cat /etc/hosts
    # Generated by Moblin Image Creator #
    127.0.0.1 localhost localhost.localdomain ume doug.homenetwork

    # The following lines...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Disk space depleted after update

    I cannot perform the sudo functions as I get a reply "unable to resolve host doug". What do I do now?
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    [ubuntu] Disk space depleted after update

    I am totally new to Ubuntu. I purchased a Dell Studio Desktop and received a Mini 9 for free. Yesterday my Dell Mini 9 alerted me that I had updates to install. I followed the directions, installed...
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