Problem On Ubuntu After Update

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

Dirk Diggler

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I'm running 14.04 and all was perfect. The software update manager today says I have some security updates, so I ran the installation. After reboot, I get a black screen and the system seems to hang. All I can see is a little bit of the Teamviewer box.

The system dual boots with Windows, so I had to catch it before auto boot to Ubuntu and instead select "Boot with advanced options". From there, I can select :

Ubuntu, with Linux 3.13.0-27-Generic
Ubuntu, with Linux 3.13.0-27-Generic (recovery mode)
Ubuntu, with Linux 3.13.0-24-Generic
Ubuntu, with Linux 3.13.0-24-Generic (recovery mode)

If I select the option for 3.13.0-27-Generic I get the same problem, the frozen boot.

If I select Ubuntu, with Linux 3.13.0-24-Generic all is back to normal, and the system boots fine.

My question is what has happened and how do I fix! I need to reboot this system via Teamviewer from time to time, so I won't always be able to go through Ubuntu advanced options.

Please help...
 
I have Windows and Ubuntu dual booted on 2 different machines with minimal to no issues at all.

I'd say you've either enabled a setting to download and install unofficial/beta software, which is known to cause issues due to the software being in testing mode for full functionality.

I hate Windows, it constantly freezes and it is an hassle to get all the updates and drivers installed (I had to visit numerous websites, e.g. manufacture websites, driver websites and even driver databases. Additionally I used torrents in order to gain quicker access to all my drivers).

I only use Windows due to the support of programs and ease of software installation, I mean there's a wider range of software for use with the computer from specific vendors, e.g. Skype, Games and numerous other things.

I'm thinking about installing and doing a such triple boot with Linux Mint (friend told me it uses just over half of what Ubuntu uses).
 
It wasn't the BETA driver that was the issue, it was because I had manually installed the driver. Apparently, if it is manually installed then it must be re-installed if the kernel gets upgraded.

Another Linux learning curve. And, to be honest, I like having both OS available as each has their own strengths and weaknesses (I do favour Linux).
 
String said:
It wasn't the BETA driver that was the issue, it was because I had manually installed the driver. Apparently, if it is manually installed then it must be re-installed if the kernel gets upgraded.

Another Linux learning curve. And, to be honest, I like having both OS available as each has their own strengths and weaknesses (I do favour Linux).
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I agree, Linux's software support needs to be widened. I want to be able to use it similar to WIndows.
 
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