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    [ubuntu] Re: Can only start VB as root

    Hi Charles
    That fixed it alright thanks mate, the only problem now is how to do get access to the VM's I previously created as root. Do you know if I can import them back in or will I get permission...
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    [ubuntu] Can only start VB as root

    When I start Virtual Box as myself I get this:


    Failed to create the VirtualBox COM object.

    The application will now terminate.



    Start tag expected, '<' not found.
  3. [ubuntu] Re: Sluggish system, delay to every action?

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  4. [ubuntu] Sluggish system, delay to every action?

    Hi everyone reading this. I am running 10.04.1 and despite everything I have tried I cannot suss out why my machine is so slow. It runs fine in the other OS installed but in Ubuntu there is a lag to...
  5. Why are my posts never answered ???

    I have recently posted various questions, for example this one http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1525172and this one http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1481039
    Would somebody please...
  6. Is Netbook remix good with SSD drives?

    Hi
    I have an MSI Wind U115 netbook that is fitted with an 8GB SSD drive, together with a conventional 160GB hard drive. It came supplied with XP Home but I would like to install Netbook remix and...
  7. [ubuntu] Re: Grub error 15 after Lucid Upgade

    Hi Kansasnoob
    Thank you very much that, that sure fixed it for me my friend. I am not sure I understood what you did by the various mounts at the start, is there any chance you could explain that? I...
  8. [ubuntu] Grub error 15 after Lucid Upgade

    I have just tried to upgrade to Lucid and received the grub error 15. After checking here I downloaded the bootinfoscript from http://bootinfoscript.sourcefrge.net As advised by this I am posting the...
  9. [ubuntu] USB 2 not working on Thinkpad T23

    I have an old Thinkpad that after successive upgrades the USB2 functionality still refuses to work. It did originally work when installed a few distros back, but various attempts to get it working...
  10. [ubuntu] Re: How to change desktop lockout time?

    Hi Nothingspecial
    Thanks a lot, the one place I didn't think to look!!
  11. [ubuntu] How to change desktop lockout time?

    I have a Lucid machine that is driving me bonkers by constantly locking the desktop screen, forcing me to enter my password each time to unlock it. I have looked everywhere but cannot find out where...
  12. [ubuntu] Booting leaves me at a Grub prompt ?

    After being offered a distribution upgrade yesterday 15/04?, I am now unable to boot. The upgrade seemed to go ok but left me with an 800x600 resolution. I tried to fix this by installing the nvidia...
  13. [all variants] Re: error: the symbol 'grub_puts' not found

    I have the same issue following a partial distribution upgrade this afternoon. I don't know I was asked to upgrade yet but it was offered so I took it. After all the files had copied over and during...
  14. [wubi] Re: wubi - kernel panic - not syncing VFS...

    Just replaced my wubildr and I still get the kernel panic, mind you I found the wubildr file in my C:\ubuntu\winboot directory, is that correct?
  15. Poll: [ubuntu] Re: Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    I will take a look at google apps as that would seem to suffice for what is needed. Does each user of the google calendar need their own google account do you know? I will also take a look at App...
  16. Poll: [ubuntu] Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    Hi lykwydchykyn
    Nobody is married to exchange yet so if I can get them to go down the open source route then that would be great. It's the unfamiliarity with software that is not Microsoft that I...
  17. Poll: [ubuntu] Re: Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    Thanks Munky99999
    I was posting to see the viability of running an Ubuntu system, in particular if a terminal server could run office 2007/2003 as that is what they currently use. A friend has...
  18. Poll: [ubuntu] Re: Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    It is for at the most 10 users. I was thinking of maybe 8gb RAM but I think a quad core processor would suffice?
  19. Poll: [ubuntu] Re: Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    Hi Bkkbonaza and tslarles
    Thanks for the advice once again. I should point out perhaps this is for a medical business that only employs about 10 people in total, the present quote runs to over...
  20. Poll: [ubuntu] Re: Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    Hi tlsarles
    Thanks for responding my friend. I agree that SATA is a much better option capacity wise at least. I am contemplating the Karmic alternative LTSP install or perhaps using the FreeNX...
  21. Poll: [ubuntu] Is this overkill for a terminal/file server, do you agree?

    Hi All
    I have been asked to look at the hardware required to move a business into a new building. Currently the users work from home using a broadband connection to access a remote terminal server...
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    [ubuntu] Karmic Intel 865 Graphics issues

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    A week now with no reply, what am I doing wrong?
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    [ubuntu] Karmic Intel 865 Graphics issues

    I am using an old Dell GX270 desktop and am having issues with the video output. When Karmic was installed I could only achieve 1152 x 864 (4:3) which leaves me with a blank area at the top and...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Cursor Selection doesn't work ??

    Gday keplerspeed (sorry couldn't resist it)
    Do you mean you had to select a fresh cursor and then reboot before you could see it? Thanks.
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    [ubuntu] Cursor Selection doesn't work ??

    When I select "System-Preferences-Cursor Selection" I am given the option of 26 different cursors to choose from. However I cannot change to any of them, whichever one I select makes no difference to...
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