The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

[0x00FE]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

...Well, they guy who doesn't even know how to open a "dos box" or "command prompt" isn't competent to use a computer.
...

loool, ok I like this, am starting to love this community.
Well, myself, I used to tell ppl how ignorance they are because they cannot do simple things on computers.
Anyways, as for my problem here.

I tried:
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ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ sudo rename initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img
Bareword "initrd" not allowed while "strict subs" in use at (eval 1) line 1.
Bareword "img" not allowed while "strict subs" in use at (eval 1) line 1.
Bareword "generic" not allowed while "strict subs" in use at (eval 1) line 1.
Bareword "bak" not allowed while "strict subs" in use at (eval 1) line 1.
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ ls
abi-2.6.22-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.dpkg-bak
config-2.6.22-14-generic memtest86+.bin
grub System.map-2.6.22-14-generic
initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak vmlinuz-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$
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Then:
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ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ ls
abi-2.6.22-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.dpkg-bak
config-2.6.22-14-generic memtest86+.bin
grub System.map-2.6.22-14-generic
initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak vmlinuz-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ sudo mv initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ ls
abi-2.6.22-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img
config-2.6.22-14-generic memtest86+.bin
grub System.map-2.6.22-14-generic
initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.dpkg-bak vmlinuz-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$
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Then realized that after booting & still not working, that it has to be DOT NOTHING.
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ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ ls
abi-2.6.22-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img
config-2.6.22-14-generic memtest86+.bin
grub System.map-2.6.22-14-generic
initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.dpkg-bak vmlinuz-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ sudo mv initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$ ls
abi-2.6.22-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.dpkg-bak
config-2.6.22-14-generic memtest86+.bin
grub System.map-2.6.22-14-generic
initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic vmlinuz-2.6.22-14-generic
ubuntu@ubuntu:/media/sdb2/boot$
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You may now congratulate me for being able to boot, but condolences are acceptable as well, cause I do not have any GUI

All what I have is the CLI login,
BTW, I've executed "sudo update-initramfs -u -v", just to be in the picture "But it solved nothing"

Any ideas? BTW, after I've read the other posts & seen the experience & patience of ppl here, I feel I'm in total safe hands, thnx guys.

[Snowhog]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

The command to rename a file isn't "rename" in Linux. You use the command mv. So, type:

sudo mv initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img

[0x00FE]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

The command to rename a file isn't "rename" in Linux. You use the command mv. So, type:
Code:

sudo mv initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.bak initrd.img-2.6.22-14-generic.img

Yes, I did that already & it worked.

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Ok, to clear things even more, I thought I should reinstall NVIDIA drivers, cause when I startx, some errors appear regarding NVIDIA.
So, I "sudo sh NVIDIA*********.run" start everything as usual.
Then it says,
ERROR: File '/usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so' is not a symbolic link.

[Qqmike]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3085112.0

[0x00FE]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3085112.0

Thnx "Qqmike"

I've already read that long time ago when I had the problem with NVIDIA, I was writhing this when you posted.

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OK OK ... YES got it working.

Thnx for the help

I managed to continue with the NVIDIA driver installation & overwrite any other config.

But I have no idea if the Kubuntu upgrade have messed up anything else.
I guess I'll delete it's partition & install 8.04 as soon as it's released.

Thanks again guys, I really appreciate it. "Learned much today, although wasted much time as well"

Best Wishes: 0x00FE

[Snowhog]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

"Learned much today, although wasted much time as well"

If you learned, then the time spent gaining that knowledge wasn't "wasted."

[Qqmike]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

Snowhog: “If you learned, then the time spent gaining that knowledge wasn't 'wasted.'”

Yes, and that's the way it goes. Sometimes you have clear sailing for 6-12 months (and learn nothing except how to mouse click faster); then at times, you find you have to tweak something or even re-install (and get to learn something about OSs, Linux, and PCs). Its not a real big deal: as always, keep back-ups and the live install CD on hand. And if it IS a real big deal to someone, just as in Windows, use more sophisticated methods to maintain your backup runs each week (or more frequently); e.g., Partimage. Go to external media (USB drives). Redundant (duplicate/rotated) backups. Incrementals. Etcetera. I think you know the drill from XP.

Because Linux lets you get in there and do so much with your installation with one gracious sudo command, there's a nontrivial probability you may mess up; that's to be expected. Backups. Always. I take that a step further. Since it's free (as in beer) and no crazy validation permits required, I have a main production Kubuntu set up, and I have other experimental instances of Kubuntu set up (including a live persistent Kubuntu flash drive). A lot of members have Kubuntu dual boot along with a couple other distros they like to use and mess with (Mepis & Mint seem popular). Or, keep 7.10 on one partition and install 8.04 on another partition. You have choices.
http://distrowatch.com/
And I mentioned Xandros.

[DracoTB]

Re: The Ease of Windows Vs the Hardness of Linux

1. Never driven before (afraid to get behind the wheel)
2. New driver (manual transmissions scare them)
3. New driver (learned on an automatic but wants to learn how to use a manual)
4. Experienced driver (comfortable with a manual or automatic)
5. Thrill driver (likes off-road adventures and racing)
6. Hobbyist (likes to customize their ride)
7. Manufacturer (builds their own rides)

8. Older, experienced driver who's done all of the above and just doesn't want to eff around with them anymore.