[Bug 391028] [NEW] grub2 fails to launch

2009-06-23 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: karmic 64 linux 2.6.30-9 grub2 Grub2 fails to launch any OS. Rectified by modifying grub.cfg of the lines search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4afcadf1-b2a6-.. to search --fs-uuid --set 4afcadf1-b2a6-.. ie., by removing "--no-floppy" Note: this was done by lau

[Bug 391044] Re: grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "search " lines

2009-06-24 Thread Goh Lip
Last update of grup-pc on 24th June still needs "--no-floppy" to be removed from grub.cfg. (see my bug 391028). Additionally, need to wait at least 15 secs before entering grub entry, (Set time out to at least 15 secs); otherwise it will go to shell mode. -- grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "sear

[Bug 406774] Re: Grub2 did not update uuid changes

2009-08-11 Thread Goh Lip
After latest update of Aug 11th, grub.cfg was regenerated and the old (and wrong) uuid number was reinstated for the Hardy partition. I had previously manually edited the grub.cfg to reflect the correct uuid to enable me to boot into Hardy. -- Grub2 did not update uuid changes https://bugs.launc

[Bug 406774] Re: Grub2 did not update uuid changes

2009-08-11 Thread Goh Lip
Colin, attached is file for grub.cfg, parted and blkid. Hardy partition is sda8 (hd0,8)-in grub2 naming convention. Note old uuid for hardy is 4afcadf1-b2a6-465f-bb67-c9d7d5103a2f and new uuid is 606840d0-3e10-4e6b-9aba-c445d082832b Repeat, both old and new Hardy is on grub2, not g

[Bug 391044] Re: grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "search " lines

2009-07-17 Thread Goh Lip
Yes, it still has the "--no-floppy" in grub.cfg. But it is boots okay now even with this. Sorry I didn't make this clearer. Also converted my '1st grub' partition and my Hardy from grub legacy to grub2. All works fine. Interesting though, Hardy grub2 does not contain the "--no-floppy" lines, an

[Bug 391044] Re: grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "search " lines

2009-07-16 Thread Goh Lip
Problem is resolved in update of 16 Jul. Thanks guys. I'll go convert my Hardy and my dedicated grub partition now to grub2. -- grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "search " lines https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/391044 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 406774] [NEW] Grub2 did not update uuid changes

2009-07-30 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Karmic 64 Linux kubuntu 2.6.31-4- Reinstalled Hardy in another partition and installed grub2 in Hardy. Both old and new Hardy have grub2 installed and in the same partition. Uuid for Hardy was changed following the reinstallation. Booted into Karmic and updated grub by 'sudo

[Bug 391044] Re: grub2 update adds --no-floppy to "search " lines

2009-08-16 Thread Goh Lip
I do not have any problem as per my post on 2009-07-16. The grub.cfg still has the "--no-floppy" lines but it boots okay. This works even if that (Karmic) boot/grub is not set to mbr as this was the case in mine. I had a dedicated 'first grub' (on grub2) which boots to the Karmic grub config. I

[Bug 406774] Re: Grub2 did not update uuid changes

2009-08-17 Thread Goh Lip
Latest kernel change of 2.6.31-6 seems to have resolved this problem. The correct UUID number has been reinstated. Thanks again. -- Grub2 did not update uuid changes https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/406774 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscr

[Bug 491162] Re: gdm does not start X unless remove "tty-device-added KERNEL=tty7" from upstart gdm.conf

2010-01-06 Thread Goh Lip
I'm using Kubuntu Lucid. Similarly affected. Have to start from CLI with 'startx'. Noted too /etc/init/kdm.conf also have line 'and tty-device- added KERNEL=tty7'. To date, problem not fixed. -- gdm does not start X unless remove "tty-device-added KERNEL=tty7" from upstart gdm.conf https://bugs

[Bug 491162] Re: gdm does not start X unless remove "tty-device-added KERNEL=tty7" from upstart gdm.conf

2010-01-07 Thread Goh Lip
No, Johan, don't think it is related to bug 495100. It's just that sometimes auto login works, most times it didn't. But I recall a warning that explicitly states that autologin does not work when I downloaded alpha1. So I did not file bug for it. But I always reset my locale so that Thunderbird3 c

[Bug 481132] Re: Bug report automatic

2009-11-26 Thread Goh Lip
p...@kubuntu:~$ kaffeine -v Qt: 4.5.2 KDE: 4.3.3 (KDE 4.3.3) Kaffeine: 1.0-pre2 p...@kubuntu:~$ xine -v The program 'xine' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: sudo apt-get install xine-ui xine: command not found -- Bug report automatic https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/481132

[Bug 428493] [NEW] Extreme slow boot

2009-09-12 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Karmic 64 Kde 4.3.1 Linux kubuntu 2.6.31-10-generic Extreme slow boot at boot splash. Tried various workarounds but found that disabling autologin at systems settings, convenience did the trick. ** Affects: ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Extreme

[Bug 430465] [NEW] network not connecting

2009-09-15 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Karmic 64 Kde 4.3.1 Linux 2.6.31-10-generic Latest update of 16 Sept 2009 disables wired ethernet connection eth0. Need to comment out line #iface eth0 inet dhcp in interfaces of /etc/network to reenable networking. Other usual methods, (ifconfig, ifup, networkmanager) were

[Bug 428493] Re: Extreme slow boot

2009-09-21 Thread Goh Lip
I have sata hd, but I think problem is that I started with Karmic alpha2 and update and upgrade till alpha6. I have this suspicion because the usplash is still there, which I understand it shouldn't be there for alpha6. When I enabled passwordless autologin, the usplash will take about 3 to 5 min

[Bug 481132] Re: Bug report automatic

2009-11-11 Thread Goh Lip
** Attachment added: "lspci -- dmesg" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/35564000/lspci%20--%20dmesg -- Bug report automatic https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/481132 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to kaffeine in ubuntu. -- kubuntu-b

[Bug 481132] [NEW] Bug report automatic

2009-11-11 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: kaffeine Karmic 64 2.6.31-14-generic #48- kde 4.3.3 After upgrading karmic 64 to kde 4.3.3 from kde 4.3.2 through ppa, kaffeine does not play, in fact, it gums up the system, memory, both cpu and swap rises slowly to 100% and have to kill kaffeine proc

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-15 Thread Goh Lip
After some upgrades, reinstalled xserver-xorg-video-nouveau to try out. Booted okay with my plymouth uninstalled. Then reinstalled plymouth, and the problem returned and can only be booted with the 'splash' removed (again) at grub kernel menu. The problem seems (to me) not to be with nouveau but w

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-15 Thread Goh Lip
lspci -vvnn attached ** Attachment added: "lspci.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40953232/lspci.txt -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs maili

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-15 Thread Goh Lip
If at grub menu, delete 'splash', will it still boot? Refer my bug report 537853. -- boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538524 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to kdebase-workspace in u

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
Commenting out the kdm line (Scott James Remnant) in pre-stop script behaves exactly like booting up grub without 'splash'. It boots alright but without the plymouth splash (small ubuntu text with 5 red dots). Shutting down has the plymouth screen, like booting without splash. -- boot hangs on sp

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
Modifying plymouth.conf as per Steve Langasek leaves the plymouth screen hanging, confirming Joe Crollard findings. Had to force reboot. -- boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538524 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kubu

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
@Steve Langasek, attached is my plymouth.conf Good call, I think i've comment out the "fi" as well. Will amend and report back as soon as this report is sent. Thanks! ** Attachment added: "plymouth.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/41069422/plymouth.txt -- boot hangs on splash screen, doe

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
To avoid errors, copied and paste your plymouth.conf. However result is same; ie, plymouth splash does not appear at boot up (but boots okay to lucid). Thanks again. -- boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538524 You received this bug notification b

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
Added Scott's ppa to repo, rebooted. same as before (boots to lucid okay, no plymouth splash). Rebooted to be sure, and (luck of luck), the plymouth splash appears with the disk check (for 30 mounts). And to make doubly sure, rebooted one more time, (of course disk check will not be there); the

[Bug 538524] Re: boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
Okay, thanks a lot, everybody. Have fun. I sure did. -- boot hangs on splash screen, doesn't switch to KDM https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538524 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to kdebase-workspace in ubuntu. -- kubuntu-bugs mail

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-16 Thread Goh Lip
Problem solved. See bug 538524. Problem is traced to plymouth splash screen where kdm is not booted. Thanks. -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs ma

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-12 Thread Goh Lip
A better way to boot 2.6.32-16 is to modify grub.cfg to remove splash and quiet. Since this had happened earlier in Karmic alpha, just wondering if this is something unavoidable. (not a criticism, just trying to understand). If this is due to programming constraints, that is quite alright as alp

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-12 Thread Goh Lip
Removing "nouveau" interface solved the problem. Can boot with quiet and splash. However 'plymouth' still starts with error. -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-13 Thread Goh Lip
Here's the attached lspci, dmesg and Xorg log. No xorg.conf file. Thanks. ** Attachment added: "xorg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40907376/xorg.txt -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, w

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-13 Thread Goh Lip
One file per message? here's lspci ** Attachment added: "lspci.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40907385/lspci.txt -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubu

[Bug 537853] Re: kdm does not start

2010-03-13 Thread Goh Lip
And dmesg ** Attachment added: "dmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40907398/dmesg.txt -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubu

[Bug 528926] Re: KDM skips login screen and hangs while trying to load KDE

2010-03-19 Thread Goh Lip
By any chance did you install plymouth? If yes, you may encounter problems. Refer https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538524. If no, you may want to try out new nvidia driver 'nouveau'. -- KDM skips login screen and hangs while trying to load KDE https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528926 You received

[Bug 537853] [NEW] kdm does not start

2010-03-11 Thread Goh Lip
I reported on bug 437283 However 2.6.32-15-generic boots okay. Goh Lip ** Affects: kdebase-workspace (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- kdm does not start https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537853 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kubuntu Bugs

[Bug 445472] Re: Burning image file in K3b does not terminate

2009-10-07 Thread Goh Lip
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33230838/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33230839/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33230840/ProcStatus.txt -- Burnin

[Bug 445472] [NEW] Burning image file in K3b does not terminate

2009-10-07 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Burning image files in K3b does not terminate. Need to force quit K3b after completion of job. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: amd64 Date: Wed Oct 7 22:13:29 2009 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 9.10 ExecutablePath: /usr/bin/kdeinit4 Package: kdelibs-bin 4:4.3.2-0ubuntu1 ProcEnviron:

[Bug 445472] Re: Burning image file in K3b does not terminate

2009-10-08 Thread Goh Lip
Latest update of 8th Oct resolved problem. Thanks. -- Burning image file in K3b does not terminate https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/445472 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubun

[Bug 406774] Re: Grub2 did not update uuid changes

2009-08-25 Thread Goh Lip
I am not sure if this information is important, but after kernel change to 2.6.31-7-generic, there is now 2 entries of old and new UUID for the Hardy sda8 partition. Under header of " Ubuntu Linux", it shows the new and correct UUID. Under header of " Debian GNU/Linux", it shows the old and wrong

[Bug 418573] [NEW] Shutdown hang unattended-upgrades

2009-08-25 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Karmic 64 Kernel 2.6.31-7 Kde 4.3.00 After kernel change to 2.6.31-7, shutdown or reboot hangs at prompt with following message... Checking for unattended-upgrades: *Asking all remaining processes to terminate Noted that /var/log/unattended-upgrades/ is empty. ** Affects:

[Bug 428493] Re: Extreme slow boot

2009-09-24 Thread Goh Lip
Thanks, Scott and Robbie, I had just downloaded and reinstalled Alpha6 in the same partition about 2 hours ago and fully updated and uploaded, so I am unable to replicate my previous problem now. If it helps, Robbie, I am sure the sudo apt-get update and upgrade showed no packages to install or be

[Bug 437283] [NEW] kdm does not start

2009-09-26 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: After update to 2.6.31-11-generic today, system boots to login prompt. To go to kdm, have to login and at prompt, enter sudo kdm start. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: amd64 Date: Sun Sep 27 01:04:30 2009 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 9.10 ExecutablePath: /usr/bin/kdeinit4 Package: kd

[Bug 437283] Re: kdm does not start

2009-09-26 Thread Goh Lip
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32492467/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32492468/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32492469/ProcStatus.txt -- kdm do

[Bug 491162] Re: gdm does not start X unless remove "tty-device-added KERNEL=tty7" from upstart gdm.conf

2010-01-12 Thread Goh Lip
Latest update of kde 4.4 rc1 on 12th Jan resolved problem. -- gdm does not start X unless remove "tty-device-added KERNEL=tty7" from upstart gdm.conf https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/491162 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1530648] [NEW] Halt command in UEFI reboots

2016-01-03 Thread Goh Lip
Public bug reported: Issuing "halt" command in grub prompt reboots the computer instead of shutting down completely. This happens only in UEFI systems and not in bios-legacy which works as it should. Computer does power down but restarts again. Also, this happens in some mother boards but not oth

[Bug 1530648] Re: Halt command in UEFI reboots

2016-01-22 Thread Goh Lip
Thanks. Tested 2.02~beta2-35 and confirm halt works in uefi. Also in bios-legacy, halt command works completely to shutdown. Prior to this, in bios-legacy, 'halt' hangs and does not reboot. So confirm this update fixes both uefi and bios-legacy to complete computer shutdown. -- You received this

[Bug 247960] Re: Grub long sequential reads are extremely slow from USB2.0 HDD/FLASH drives

2014-05-08 Thread Goh Lip
Adam, you're right in your original post that initrd is the cause of the delay. Other non-Ubuntu based distros do not have the long 50 secs wait to boot OS at usb. (same kernel) It's just 13 secs vs 50secs. (haven't tried Debian distros). One would think after 5 years, something ought to be done

[Bug 669023] Re: boot screen takes about 90 seconds between grub and seeing the boot logo

2011-08-02 Thread Goh Lip
Is this related to this bug? https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+bug/577120 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/669023 Title: boot screen takes about 90 seconds between grub a

[Bug 577120] Re: Grub 2 long delay while loading Ubuntu kernel

2011-08-02 Thread Goh Lip
Is this related to this bug? https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+bug/577120 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/577120 Title: Grub 2 long delay while loading Ubuntu kernel To

[Bug 577120] Re: Grub 2 long delay while loading Ubuntu kernel

2011-08-02 Thread Goh Lip
Sorry, I meant to write the above comment on this bug https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/669023 Apologies. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/577120 Title: Grub 2 long d

[Bug 480153] Re: strange warning about video mode on boot

2011-05-10 Thread Goh Lip
I think the problem is more widespread. See https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/155990 https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/156370 https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+question/156252 https://answers.launchpad.net/mythbuntu/+question/156239 -- You received thi

[Bug 615047] Re: [Maverick Alpha] asks for root permission to do: gnome-power-backlight-helper --get-max-brightness

2010-08-09 Thread Goh Lip
Lubuntu Maverick alpha 3 exhibits same problem, I renamed "gnome-power- backlight-helper" to "gnome-power-backlight-helper_somethingelse" and problem disappeared. -- [Maverick Alpha] asks for root permission to do: gnome-power-backlight-helper --get-max-brightness https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs