kernel:3.2.0-34-generic-pae

I suggest you report a bug. If you hold shift at boot, you can select the older kernel.

On 11/18/2012 05:15 PM, actionparsnip wrote:
> Your question #214532 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> actionparsnip proposed the following answer:
> I suggest you report a bug. If you hold shift at boot, you can select
> the older kernel.
>
Thanks for your reply.
I've the option 'older linux' in the grub.
The problem is that if I replace the new kernel with the old one, all
graphic settings gone, I think that the older kernel can't read the new
configuration file.

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Try to re-install your graphics driver .

Also for the suspend problem , I agree with Andrew . Report a bug. As a workaround you can boot from old kernel.

Thanks

The new kernel doesn't create me any problem unless I try to apply the 'suspend' mode.
My graphic problems come out just if I boot wth the old one.
To be honest I hoped to find someone touched by this problem, I will report the bug
Thanks for your help in any case.

Yes , try to boot from the old kernel and re-install graphics driver to see if problem solved. (about screen resolution).

Thanks

On 11/18/2012 06:30 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/214532
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> Yes , try to boot from the old kernel and re-install graphics driver to
> see if problem solved. (about screen resolution).
>
> Thanks
>
Can confirm that the problem is solved.
Do you think it's better to use the old kernel with 'suspend' option or
to have the new one without that option?
Of course I'm just a linux beginner!

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If the problem is fixed please mark the question solved.

Personally if I were you I would use the old kernel. Just because the new one is giving you problems and the old one is isn't.

On 11/19/2012 04:01 PM, Warren Hill wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Warren Hill proposed the following answer:
> If the problem is fixed please mark the question solved.
>
> Personally if I were you I would use the old kernel. Just because the
> new one is giving you problems and the old one is isn't.
>
Thanks for your message.
I didn't mark the question, just because hoping someone could give me a
solution.
Within tomorrow I will mark the question solved.
Thanks/ciao

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Yes , me to. I agree with Warren Hill. The differences between the old and new kernel are too little that only the developers can understand. Wait until a newer kernel comes out and then test again.

Thanks

Thanks to all of you for the assistance.
I will re-install the old kernel.
Last help: I booted from grub with the option 'previous linux' and the graphic was very low, furthermore system needed to be forced to exit.
Is it possible that old kernel doesn't read the configuration of the last one?

Are you sure that this Kernel is installed to your Ubuntu ? I mean 3.2.0-34 is not employed yet in main repositories..

Do you have the proposed-updates enabled ? IF yes , do you know what are proposed-updates ? They are for testing proposes.
If you want a stable release , please un-mark them.

If you manage to boot from the old (not so old, but stable) kernel , then try to re-install your graphics driver. To re-build the module.

Thanks

On 11/20/2012 12:30 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> Are you sure that this Kernel is installed to your Ubuntu ? I mean
> 3.2.0-34 is not employed yet in main repositories..
>
> Do you have the proposed-updates enabled ? IF yes , do you know what are proposed-updates ? They are for testing proposes.
> If you want a stable release , please un-mark them.
>
> If you manage to boot from the old (not so old, but stable) kernel ,
> then try to re-install your graphics driver. To re-build the module.
>
> Thanks
>
Yes I had the proposed-update enabled, now I unmarked them and I left
'recommended' and important-security' updates.
Can you please explain me something more about 'to re-build the module'?
I tried to reinstall the Nvidia graphics driver (version
current-updates), it's the only driver that makes my Nvidia to work
properly, but even if the driver is loaded in 'startup applications' it
appears not to be seen.
Any help for me?
Thanks in advance.
Mario

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When you reinstall the driver , the module will re-build automatically with DKMS.

Just open a terminal and do

~$ sudo apt-get install --reinstall nvidia-current-updates

and is not necessary to have nvidia in "startup applications". Is not an application , is a driver. If you added manually , please remove it from there.

You have to re-install nvidia driver from the problematic kernel.
If you want , after the installation finish , run this command too

~$ sudo update-initramfs -u -k all

Thanks

On 11/20/2012 07:51 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> When you reinstall the driver , the module will re-build automatically
> with DKMS.
>
> Just open a terminal and do
>
and is not necessary to have nvidia in "startup applications". Is not an
application , is a driver. If you added manually , please remove it from
there. You have to re-install nvidia driver from the problematic kernel.
If you want , after the installation finish , run this command too ~$
sudo update-initramfs -u -k all Thanks
Hi Nikth,
many thanks for you help that’s important for me.
Please note:

'~$ sudo apt-get install --reinstall nvidia-current-updates'
the answer was: invalid operation

Startup Application: The actual app. is 'NVIDIA x Server setting', that I didn't put there, I think was grub, in order to obtain the boot time session with the proper graphic.

Hope this can help you to suggest me something more.

Thanks/bye
Mario

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Have you tried the commands I gave ?

If the startup applications not configured manual by you , then leave it as it is.

Hey , do not copy-paste the prompt symbols :P

these ~$ are the prompt symbols , to clarify that is a command and you should give it in terminal. Copy-paste only the command

sudo apt-get install --reinstall nvidia-current-updates

and the other command

sudo update-initramfs -u -k all

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 09:11 AM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> Have you tried the commands I gave ?
>
> If the startup applications not configured manual by you , then leave it
> as it is.
>
> Hey , do not copy-paste the prompt symbols :P
>
> these ~$ are the prompt symbols , to clarify that is a command and you
> should give it in terminal. Copy-paste only the command
>
> sudo apt-get install --reinstall nvidia-current-updates
>
> and the other command
>
> sudo update-initramfs -u -k all
>
> Thanks
>
Yes nikTh, I'm a beginner, but not so beginner....
Of course I gave the command you suggested with the prompt, and I wrote
you the answer.
I gave the second one and all the linux versions on the pc, appeared to
be updated.
Why 'invalid comand? I can assure you that command was written as you
wrote! (without $...)

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To try to give more details, I can tell you that during the boot with the older kernel, the graphic is perfect, the moment in which it changes is just when it apperas the prompt with user name and password.
If I try to install Nvidia drivers that settings/additional drivers confirm are not activated, this is the result:
'Sorry, the installation of this driver failed.'

I would like to send you the /var/log/jockey.log, bau I don't know yhe way to attach a file.
Thanks and hope to hear from you

For /var/log/jockey.log , you can paste the contents here => http://paste.ubuntu.com/ , and then give the link.

As for the command , I don't know, try to use the bash completion [TAB] button , to auto-fill.
The --reinstall option is valid . Read the man-page of apt here => http://linux.die.net/man/8/apt-get
The --reinstsall option "forces" the apt to reinstall the package so the module (driver) will recompiled and installed again.

You said nvidia-current-updates.. well , try something else please.

Purge nvidia completely

~$ sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*

Install a newer driver through PPA

~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
~$ sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
~$ sudo apt-get install nvidia-current ubuntu-desktop

Reboot your PC.

Thanks

On 21/11/2012 16:50, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> For /var/log/jockey.log , you can paste the contents here =>
> http://paste.ubuntu.com/ , and then give the link.
>
> As for the command , I don't know, try to use the bash completion [TAB] button , to auto-fill.
> The --reinstall option is valid . Read the man-page of apt here => http://linux.die.net/man/8/apt-get
> The --reinstsall option "forces" the apt to reinstall the package so the module (driver) will recompiled and installed again.
>
> You said nvidia-current-updates.. well , try something else please.
>
> Purge nvidia completely
>
> ~$ sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*
>
> Install a newer driver through PPA
>
> ~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
> ~$ sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
> ~$ sudo apt-get install nvidia-current ubuntu-desktop
>
> Reboot your PC.
>
> Thanks
>
Thanks for your help, follows the link:

http://paste.ubuntu.com/1375095/

The nvidia-current-updates, use to work properly with the older kernel
before the change.
GeForce series 6 ,I believe must use these drivers.
In any case in the linked file there last two days, of course for you
will be enough to read today, for three times I tried the same command,
to install Nvidia drivers.
Get a sight and let me know, hopefully for you should not be difficult
to understand.
Thanks a lot.

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OK , it seems here that you've tried to install multiple versions of Nvidia drivers and some of them conflict each other. It is possible that some drivers are installed and misconfigured and jockey crash.

Well , open a terminal and see how many drivers are installed

~$ dpkg -l | grep -i nvidia

Follow the advice the answer above and purge nvidia drivers completely .

~$ sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*

Also it seems that you've already added the PPA which I suggested before (x - swat). So try to install the nvidia-current driver , after purging completely all the nvidia drivers. Not the nvidia-current-updates. (this is an experimental - beta driver).

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 05:56 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> OK , it seems here that you've tried to install multiple versions of
> Nvidia drivers and some of them conflict each other. It is possible that
> some drivers are installed and misconfigured and jockey crash.
>
> Well , open a terminal and see how many drivers are installed
>
> ~$ dpkg -l | grep -i nvidia
>
> Follow the advice the answer above and purge nvidia drivers completely .
>
> ~$ sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*
>
> Also it seems that you've already added the PPA which I suggested before
> (x - swat). So try to install the nvidia-current driver , after purging
> completely all the nvidia drivers. Not the nvidia-current-updates. (this
> is an experimental - beta driver).
>
> Thanks
I feel you're right.....there is some mess...

+++++
dpkg -l | grep -i nvidia

ii nvidia-173 173.14.35-0ubuntu0.2 NVIDIA binary
Xorg driver, kernel module and VDPAU library
ii nvidia-common 1:0.2.44.2 Find obsolete
NVIDIA drivers
ii nvidia-current 295.40-0ubuntu1.1 NVIDIA binary
Xorg driver, kernel module and VDPAU library
ii nvidia-current-updates 304.43-0ubuntu0.1
NVIDIA binary Xorg driver, kernel module and VDPAU library
ii nvidia-settings 295.33-0ubuntu1 Tool of
configuring the NVIDIA graphics driver
ii nvidia-settings-updates 304.43-0ubuntu0.2 Tool
of configuring the NVIDIA graphics driver
++++

Just two things before removing .*, I'm not sure that my video board
will work with the 'just' current drives, and last, do I purge *Nvidia
running the older kernel or the new one?
Thanks

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You see, what I've told you ? So many Nvidia drivers installed at the same time.
Purge them ALL from the old kernel , and ALSO REMOVE the newest kernel , that kernel with the problem.
As we said above , this kernel (-34) is not in main repos yet. When becomes stable it will pass to main repos with the fixes.

Do not restart your PC after the purging of Nvidia. Also something I forgot is this command

~$ sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf

to remove the configuration file as well. A new configuration file will be created when you install the nvidia-driver.

Install any driver you think it works , but ONE driver . If you want to install another then first remove the old and then install the other.

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 06:41 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> You see, what I've told you ? So many Nvidia drivers installed at the same time.
> Purge them ALL from the old kernel , and ALSO REMOVE the newest kernel , that kernel with the problem.
> As we said above , this kernel (-34) is not in main repos yet. When becomes stable it will pass to main repos with the fixes.
>
> Do not restart your PC after the purging of Nvidia. Also something I
> forgot is this command
>
> ~$ sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf
>
> to remove the configuration file as well. A new configuration file will
> be created when you install the nvidia-driver.
>
> Install any driver you think it works , but ONE driver . If you want to
> install another then first remove the old and then install the other.
>
> Thanks
>
After removing xorg-conf, do I restart or do I have to install ONE
driver before?
When the older kernel will be worked...let's hope...properly, which is
the way to throw in the bin the 34?
Thanks a lot, you've had a huge patience with me !

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It is better to not reboot , because if your system not working with the open source (nouveau) , then probably you will cannot login to install easy the nvidia-driver.

The easiest way to remove the old kernel is through synaptic package manager. Install it - open it - and search (search box) for : linux-image 3.2.0-34

So (from the stable kernel 3.2.0-33)

1) purge nvidia and remove /etc/X11/xorg.conf
2) install nvidia driver you think is better.
3) update-initramfs
4) install synaptic
5) remove newer problematic kernel (3.2.0-34)
6) update-initramfs
7) cross hands
8) reboot

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 07:21 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> It is better to not reboot , because if your system not working with the
> open source (nouveau) , then probably you will cannot login to install
> easy the nvidia-driver.
>
> The easiest way to remove the old kernel is through synaptic package
> manager. Install it - open it - and search (search box) for : linux-
> image 3.2.0-34
>
> So (from the stable kernel 3.2.0-33)
>
> 1) purge nvidia and remove /etc/X11/xorg.conf
> 2) install nvidia driver you think is better.
> 3) update-initramfs
> 4) install synaptic
> 5) remove newer problematic kernel (3.2.0-34)
> 6) update-initramfs
> 7) cross hands
> 8) reboot
>
> Thanks
>
I'm already using synaptic, I appreciate your item7, I'll let you know !

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On 11/21/2012 08:11 PM, Mario wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Answered => Open
>
> You are still having a problem:
> On 11/21/2012 07:21 PM, NikTh wrote:
>> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>>
>> Status: Open => Answered
>>
>> NikTh proposed the following answer:
>> It is better to not reboot , because if your system not working with the
>> open source (nouveau) , then probably you will cannot login to install
>> easy the nvidia-driver.
>>
>> The easiest way to remove the old kernel is through synaptic package
>> manager. Install it - open it - and search (search box) for : linux-
>> image 3.2.0-34
>>
>> So (from the stable kernel 3.2.0-33)
>>
>> 1) purge nvidia and remove /etc/X11/xorg.conf
>> 2) install nvidia driver you think is better.
>> 3) update-initramfs
>> 4) install synaptic
>> 5) remove newer problematic kernel (3.2.0-34)
>> 6) update-initramfs
>> 7) cross hands
>> 8) reboot
>>
>> Thanks
>>
> I'm already using synaptic, I appreciate your item7, I'll let you know !
>
I have this problem, step 2 of your scheme:
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is
another process using it?

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Try to close all other applications and open only a terminal. You cannot use 2 or more package managers at the same time.
If you have synaptic and you want to use apt-get from terminal too , you cannot.

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 08:35 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> Try to close all other applications and open only a terminal. You cannot use 2 or more package managers at the same time.
> If you have synaptic and you want to use apt-get from terminal too , you cannot.
>
> Thanks
>
Situation:
- your procedure is stopped at step 2.
- I rebooted with kernel 34, graphic is fantastic but if I control which
is the Nvidia driver, I find out that the 'current updates' is activated
but not in use!! No Nvidia drivers appeared to be in use !!!
There is the devil inside my pc.

What I understood is that your step 2 is not working because is
installed kernel 34 even if is running kernel 33.

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Maybe the problem here is that you had enabled the proposed-updates and some of the packages now in your PC are from this repo. So is not the Devil , is just the proposed updates :P

You can try to re-enable the proposed-updates and then do

~$ sudo apt-get update

to update the sources lists.

Then try to follow again the procedure (I assume you referring to the answer #24).

If fails again , then report the issue with kernel (bug report) and be patience until a newer kernel comes out (or a fix for this kernel) to fix the problem.

Thanks

On 11/21/2012 09:11 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> NikTh proposed the following answer:
> Maybe the problem here is that you had enabled the proposed-updates and
> some of the packages now in your PC are from this repo. So is not the
> Devil , is just the proposed updates :P
>
> You can try to re-enable the proposed-updates and then do
>
> ~$ sudo apt-get update
>
> to update the sources lists.
>
> Then try to follow again the procedure (I assume you referring to the
> answer #24).
>
> If fails again , then report the issue with kernel (bug report) and be
> patience until a newer kernel comes out (or a fix for this kernel) to
> fix the problem.
>
> Thanks
>
Now kernel 34 re-installed by itself the 'post release updates', a
fantastic graphic mode, but there is no chance to install this drive
with kernel 33 the process is stopped almost to the end.
My idea for tomorrow is to risk my system and to kill kernel 34.
You were very kind with me, I will let you know what will happen because
this situation is unbelievable.
Thank you so much for you help and if you should have any idea before
tomorrow when I probably will destroy my system, please let me know

Thanks a lot
Mario

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I've followed again the procedure following al your suggestions with kernel 33.
While re-installing invidia drivers see the following:

'Module build for the currently running kernel was skipped since the
kernel source for this kernel does not seem to be installed.'

So the program proceeded with kernel 34.

At the end,after rebbot , no changes but file Xorg.conf is not existing.

At this stage, after your comment I feel I will close the discussion and I wil keep kernel 34...

Last effort , try to install linux-headers-generic and try again

~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic

Then try to re-install nvidia from old kernel. If fails again(skipping module) , then OK , stay with new kernel as graphics are more important than suspend .

Thanks

Linux-headers-generic installed without problem.

Reinstalling nvidia drivers:

'Building for 3.2.0-33-generic-pae and 3.2.0-34-generic-pae
Building for architecture i686
Module build for the currently running kernel was skipped since the
kernel source for this kernel does not seem to be installed.'

I usually never leave a job unfinished, but in this case if you haven't other ideas I will be force to.
I really cannot understand where the problem is !!!!
In any case thanks Nick for yoy help

I will remain with kernel 3.2.0.34, as said above the graphic is working well, I will survive without the option 'suspend'.

Thank you very much to NikTh for his support.

Has anyone created a bug for this? I've got the same suspend problem since the kernel update today.

No I didn't.
I'm without 'suspend' with Ubuntu, and yesterday I refused to upgrade kernel with Kubuntu to avoid same problem.

Well ,
a new kernel is out .. ! linux-image-3.5.0-19 . Is the kernel from Quantal => to Precise.

Take a look : https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-quantal

Just update your system

sudo apt-get update

and then install the package

sudo apt-get install linux-generic-lts-quantal

reboot and see if newer kernel works for you.

Thanks

On 12/01/2012 04:51 PM, NikTh wrote:
> Your question #214532 on linux in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+question/214532
>
> NikTh posted a new comment:
> Well ,
> a new kernel is out .. ! linux-image-3.5.0-19 . Is the kernel from Quantal => to Precise.
>
> Take a look : https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-quantal
>
> Just update your system
>
> sudo apt-get update
>
> and then install the package
>
> sudo apt-get install linux-generic-lts-quantal
>
> reboot and see if newer kernel works for you.
>
> Thanks
>
Are you sure could work with 12.04 ?

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I'm not sure about the problem you have with suspend . If this kernel fix it or not.

But the kernel is Official. Is not something from a PPA .. etc.
If you update your system you will see the kernel listed there. Is in the main official repositories.
For me is working very well.
You can try and see.
Thanks

I filed a bug report:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1101697