Couple of problems

Tobes

Tobes

Tobes

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8.04.

Every time I restart ubuntu isn't getting a internet connection. I don't even know if it's getting any LAN connection. All I know is that I have to change the IP address every time so that it connects. Also noticed when shutting down I can see some Network errors in the terminal. (I assume that's what you cal the screen which shows all the writing etc? No fancy shutting down like XP/Vista?)

I can't mount one of my NTFS drives. I am not "privileged" to. My other 2 drives mount fine so I don't know why this one wont.

Not a problem but how can I get Ubuntu to start with num lock on? It's set to on in the bios and stays on in Vista but no idea with linux lol.

Thanks very much,
Tobes
 
ok.. Whilst were on a "I cant get xxxx to..." theme."

I can't get Glipper to autorun, any clues how... I have tried sessions manager... It no worky !!
 
what are the network errors, and is the network interface set to come online at boot time?

you could post your /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethx where x is the problem interface, you can find this out by typing:

ip ad

or

ifconfig
 
Tobes said:
I can't mount one of my NTFS drives. I am not "privileged" to. My other 2 drives mount fine so I don't know why this one wont.
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Is the one that you can't mount where Windows is installed, and if so, are you using Vista? It could be that the partition has been locked because Vista (I believe) goes into hibernate by default rather than shutting down correctly.
 
GarethDW said:
Is the one that you can't mount where Windows is installed, and if so, are you using Vista? It could be that the partition has been locked because Vista (I believe) goes into hibernate by default rather than shutting down correctly.
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Nope this is just a random media hdd. My vista one mounts no problems. Also the page files isn't on that drive either. I think there might be a trace left on that hardrive though. What hidden system files should I look for to delete?

Thanks for the numlock response.

As for the network one. I'm in vista at the moment and just got up but will post back later.
 
mynsa said:
what are the network errors, and is the network interface set to come online at boot time?

you could post your /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethx where x is the problem interface, you can find this out by typing:
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This is working now so I guess it was solved by that massive update I did last night :D

Out of interest how do I find logs so that I may find and post them in the future?

As for the drive I can't access I found out I had system restore or w/e the feature that periodically saves past files is turned on. I turned it off on that drive but I still can't access it.
 
Ugh, I don't know if it is Vista or if its the new updates I downloaded just a second ago on Ubuntu but I can't access any of my NTFS drives. I dont have permissions...
 
Tobes said:
8.04.

Every time I restart ubuntu isn't getting a internet connection. I don't even know if it's getting any LAN connection. All I know is that I have to change the IP address every time so that it connects. Also noticed when shutting down I can see some Network errors in the terminal.
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This is EXACTLY whats happening on mine. Strange because previous versions worked perfectly. I have nforce motherboard don't know if its something to do with that?
 
Don't forget that 8.04 is still beta, so there will be bugs - Ubuntu normally does have the fancy shutting down where it will hide all of the text.

Sounds like the system is not running DHCP client, try running

sudo dhclient

From the terminal prompt next time your network doesnt work.

Your NTFS drive won't mount probably because Vista didn't remove the NTFS lock when it last shut down. You need to force mount it from the command line.

sudo mount -t ntfs-3g /media/mountpoint /dev/drive -o force

Where mountpoint and drive are the relavent names on your system.

Also there is a graphical NTFS configuration tool which allows you to set the writeable property of the driver.
 
GraemeUK said:
Cant update without a network connection :S

Has the update been put in the latest iso?
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Then how is your problem exactly like mine was? I could get a network connection, I just had to enter a new IP everytime I stated up Ubuntu.

Cheers Dave, is there anyway I can get Vista to remove the lock as I switch back and forth quite a bit.
 
No idea, normally it only happens when you hibernate the machine instead of fully shutting down. But i had the same issue with my XP box, my solution was to ditch windows completely...

Sorry i can't be more helpful
 
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