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    Re: Ubuntu 22.04.01 kernel update failed

    I got that update too and was back to only one monitor and 1020 x 765 resolution for a while and no sound.
    Installing the matching kernel headers and kernel modules extra fixed things again for me....
  2. [ubuntu] Re: [HELP] Ubuntu 20.04 nvidia purple screen (Tried Everything)

    Thanks, this thread helped me. I have an nvidia GeForce GTS 250 graphics card. Since upgrading to 20.04 I have only had one monitor with poor resolution.
    Reinstalling the proprietary nvidia driver...
  3. Re: Swap and Partition disk encryption post install

    I agree with HermanAB and would like to add a couple of further comments.

    sudo apt install swapspace
    You can just install swapspace by the above command. With swapspace, the swap files get...
  4. [ubuntu] Re: Set up multiple OS partitions, that both point to the same home partition, in LUK

    If you can create the encrypted partition first and create your logical volumes using the Live CD before you start the installer, the Ubuntu installer will offer you the option to install into...
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    Re: Many warnings when using sudo gedit

    I found an old hard drive lying around and made a clean install in it for experimenting with.

    The quickest and easiest way I have found so far to check file ownerships in your entire...
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    Re: Many warnings when using sudo gedit

    Okay, I am sorry, you are right I did get a little carried away. Sorry.

    I remember when aysiu wrote the web page here: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/graphicalsudo and before that I don't think...
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    Re: Many warnings when using sudo gedit

    How many programs would be in the repositories for Ubuntu and it's derivatives and do we all know what each one does and whether or not it's a graphical program?
    What about new users? Is there a...
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    Re: Many warnings when using sudo gedit

    That's what an operating system is for isn't it? Doing things for the user.
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    Re: Many warnings when using sudo gedit

    Shouldn't the operating system be smart enough to know which are the graphical applications and seamlessly invoke rules when the root user is trying to run one of them to run it from the root account?
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    Re: Recovering LUKS partition

    There's still a chance you might be able to get your data back with TestDisk. You will need a Ubuntu Live CD or Ubuntu installed in a different disk, possibly a USB external disk of some kind for...
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    Re: Using Lilo instead of Grub2

    Hey Damtor,

    From one old dinosaur to another:
    I don't know anything about EUFI. I haven't built myself a new computer since 2010. There's nothing wrong with my old computer.
    I have found my old...
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    Re: Data recovery in a deleted encrypted lvm

    Would this link be any help to you? - Rescue an encrypted LUKS LVM volume - Ubuntu geek
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    Re: Viking GPS editor does not show tracks

    Have you tried right-clicking on the item in your Google Earth sidebar and going to properties?

    There's an 'altitude' tab in there, (sometimes you need to click 'share style' to get to it).
    ...
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    Re: Do any of you still have a netbook?

    I have an Asus eeepc 701 (4G) with 2GB or ram.
    For a long time it was my favourite portable computer and I still think it's neat, but have gone for more power.
    I was last using it for a car...
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    Re: swap space, how?

    Dynamic Swap Space Manager is an option worth considering for anyone who has installed without creating a swap area.
    It's easy to use, all we need to do is install it.
    sudo apt-get install...
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    Re: Forum's 10 today

    Happy Birthday everyone! :)
  17. Re: Trying to get an old computer to boot to hard disk

    Have you tried looking in the BIOS or CMOS settings? There should be a tab in there where you can set up which devices you want the computer to try to boot and you should also be able to set the boot...
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    [ubuntu] Re: LVM Restore Data with Drive Missing

    Have you read the web page linked here?: Recovering a Lost LVM Volume Disk - Novell.
    There's a section down close to the bottom of the page called: Disk Permanently Removed, which might interest...
  19. [SOLVED] Re: Question regarding GParted and new partition

    My assumption is the partition has been resized but the file system hasn't. I have seen this kind fo thing before.
    After GParted has worked on most partitions it normally runs a file system check...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Moving GRUB2 from one bootable HDD to another

    There are lots of other ways you can install and use GRUB from various other kinds of media.

    If you can spare the cash for a USB flash memory stick of 8GB or larger capacity, you can install...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Moving GRUB2 from one bootable HDD to another

    After plugging your first hard drive in again you should be able to boot Windows 98 normally and you won't be able to boot Lubuntu unless you go about it a different way.

    You should be able to...
  22. Re: Adding a new harddisk to an encrypted install (Kubuntu)

    Now this time look in the left-hand side bar again, and up close to the top should be the words 'Volume Groups', again with a little black triangle before it that you can click on for a drop-down...
  23. Re: Adding a new harddisk to an encrypted install (Kubuntu)

    Now you should be able to see some new text in your left-hand side bar with the words 'Unallocated Volumes'. If you click on the little triangle in front of that, again some more lines will drop down...
  24. Re: Adding a new harddisk to an encrypted install (Kubuntu)

    Hello bcarney,

    Look for the 'Ubuntu Software Center'or whatever it's called in Kubuntu. In Ubuntu it's in the sidebar. Open that and you should be able to do a search and find a program called...
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    Re: How do I install Google earth 7?

    Thank you scouser73 & Smask, your helpful instructions post #9 and Post #10 worked for me :)
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