Category Archives: Ubuntu Installation
Wubi: Windows-based installer
Wubi is an Ubuntu installer that lets you install and run Ubuntu from Windows. It is a simple, safe, and painless way to install Linux for users who want to preserve their Windows system, without having to perform any potentially … Continue reading
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Tagged ubuntu on windows, Wubi Installation
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Re-Installing the Boot Loader
If you have a dual-boot system, that runs both Windows and Linux on the same machine, you may run into a situation where you have to re-install your GRUB boot loader. This problem occurs if your Windows system completely crashes … Continue reading
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Rescue a broken system
If you are not able to start up your system from your hard disk install, you can boot up with either the Ubuntu DVD or the Alternate CD and choose “Rescue a broken system” from the Start up menu.
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Recovery
If for some reason your system is not able to start up, it may be due to conflicting configurations, libraries, or applications. Select the recovery mode entry from the GRUB boot menu, the Ubuntu kernel entry with the (recovery mode) … Continue reading
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Upgrading to a new release with apt-get
You can also use the apt-get command in a terminal window or on a command line interface to upgrade your system. To upgrade to an entirely new release you use the dist-upgrade option. A dist-upgrade would install a new release, … Continue reading
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