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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Totally.

    Which "proposal" are you referring to?

    Yes.

    As root (or elevated user), did you try running the code it recommends to fix your error?
    sudo sysctl -w vm.mmap_min_addr=0
    dosemuThere...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    http://www.mediafire.com/file/26md8hs5aablqke/FDOEM.144.gz
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    [ubuntu] Re: problem with date -r command

    Sylos, you'll want to look up command substitution. Here's a quick guide: http://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/bashref.html#Command-Substitution

    You need to use $(command) or `command` --...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    The FreeDOS image is 1.44MB so if it's mounted to the /tmp/cdr directory, then that's the amount of space you have to work with on /tmp/cdr. You can try a larger image size as listed under 'size...
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    Re: [SOLVED]Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    @deepclutch,

    Glad to hear flashrom worked for you!
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Excellent method! Thanks for posting your experience!
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Maybe try the floppy method if you want to write a backup file to disk. You could also try Herman's method; don't know if you'll be sandboxed in /boot or otherwise unable to access any other...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Are you reading the manual that came with the motherboard or that you can download from the ASUS site? The manual -- starting in section 2.1 -- describes multiple methods of going about the process...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    This link provided me with two places to look on the ASUS site for information and downloads. It would seem there is a native Linux updater you can use, allowing you to effectively bypass all methods...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    [/FONT]Motherboard.iso?

    And will 'cdrecord' become 'Brasero'?[/QUOTE]The options for genisoimage (mkisofs) can be found in its man page
    man genisoimageor
    genisoimage -helpThe options (or flags)...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Command line tab completion and character escape sequences are beyond the scope of this tutorial. Suffice to say, you either need to escape those backslahes with additional backslashes or use command...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Unless you change directories to that folder, then the full absolute path would be required.

    If the extracted zip folder resides on your Desktop and Motherboard_AMD_SocketAM2_A7DA_BIOS_81BF1PO9 is...
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    Mentioned on page 1 under method 1 and method 2:
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    If you can, I would suggest using a native Linux updater if Lenovo provides one. Otherwise, make sure you read and understand what you are getting into before beginning the process.

    The later...
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    [SOLVED] Re: run cron upon sign-in

    Not sure if you need this or not, but here is the community doc page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CronHowto

    nixCraft cron page:...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Ubuntu Help

    Are you saying that even with the CD/DVD in your drive, that Windows loaded instead? On reboot, try setting your BIOS (or enter your Boot Menu) and select your CD/DVD drive as the drive to boot from....
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    [ubuntu] Re: Wireshark doesn't capture NICs!!!

    Are you calling Wireshark as root? http://www.acloudtree.com/nerd-ubuntu-9-10-installing-wireshark/
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    [gnome] Re: Can i use Notify in a script

    I believe Notify OSD is what you are thinking of. It might be easier to use zenity for a quick pop-up alert though.

    Notify OSD Design Spec
    Notification Development Guidelines
    See the man pages...
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    Re: Marvelous March 2010 Screenshots

    Excellent! Thanks!
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    Re: Marvelous March 2010 Screenshots

    Nice wall. Do you have a link for it?
  21. [SOLVED] Re: Accidentally changed CHGRP on my user account, now can't sudo. Any hope?

    I believe you'll find this page helpful at solving your issue:

    http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/sudo
  22. [ubuntu] Re: Computer Restarts after "Install Ubuntu"

    Munnzy,

    md5sum information can be found on this wiki page.

    Have you experienced any trouble like this (using discs) when using Windows 7? If so, you most likely have faulty hardware somewhere....
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    Re: regarding the grub method.

    First page > Tips and Warnings > GRUB 2
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    You need to be root. Try running with sudo like
    sudo flashromReading the man pages or documentation online is probably a good idea as well
    man flashrom
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    Re: HOWTO: Flash BIOS, The Ubuntu Way

    The GRUB2 grub.cfg file is a read-only file and should not be edited directly. I've provided a link under "Tips and Warnings" on the first page of my instructions to a thread on UF that you should...
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