Growing problems with 11.10

To continue: 11-01-11. 11.10 will now not shut down the computer. For the live CD-- I must hit esc to reach menu, then select acpi=off for the CD to run. Grub must have the same code in it for the system to go to the login screen. System monitor still shows 1 cpu. There are 2 on this computer. ---- I created a live CD of Linux Mint 11. That Cd and system requires the same actions and code for the CD and system to run. Mint 11 has the same problems as 11.10. If You leave these systems behind, then You will drop a lot of people from Ubuntu. The problems of trying to tell anyone about bugs in the system is much more than anyone wants to deal with,--- so there may be thousands with the same problems I have at this point. This will never win the market for Ubuntu. Left as is-- Ubuntu is a dying breed. jg

11-04-11: Things tried from post found about acpi=off This is only way system will boot to Login. tried all other options all end in hang--no boot. also found that acpi is cause of 1 processor and no computer shutdown among other things.
    Next tried: sudo hwinfo --framebuffer
 Mode 0x0318: 1024x768 (+4096), 24 bits =dec 792 tried using vga=792 in grub will not boot to login

   Next tried: in grub this: ro nosplash --verbose text
    the last line in display was: [0.360046] [<c1533ebe>] ? kernel_thread_helper+0x6/0x10

Then did lookup for nvidia: :~$ lspci -vnn | grep VGA
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: nVidia Corporation NV31 [GeForce FX 5600] [10de:0312] (rev a1) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
:~$
nvidia 173.14.xx from x-ref using above hex lookup 0312

That is all-- no results-- only acpi=off works.. jg

Is your question solved ?

On 11/04/2011 12:15 PM, delance wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> delance requested more information:
> Is your question solved ?
>
======================================================

Hi, thanks for interest. The last trials and post of information
was 11-04-11 on the original question. I still have all of the problems
as listed. Although, it does seem to all be caused by having to use the
item in grub of acpi=off. I also think that may be the reason nvidia
173 is not functional for 3d. Also, xorg is not seeing the terminal
which may be caused by acpi=off. The only diagnostic I had was placed
in the last additional information of 11-04-11. The last line of text
where the system hangs without acpi=off in grub. So, please tell me
*How and What* You need from this system to tie down the problems.

(Is your question solved ?) answer: No, all problems are still the same.

jg

On 11/05/2011 05:30 AM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> Status: Needs information => Open
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> On 11/04/2011 12:15 PM, delance wrote:
>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>
>> Status: Open => Needs information
>>
>> delance requested more information:
>> Is your question solved ?
>>
> ======================================================
>
> Hi, thanks for interest. The last trials and post of information
> was 11-04-11 on the original question. I still have all of the problems
> as listed. Although, it does seem to all be caused by having to use the
> item in grub of acpi=off. I also think that may be the reason nvidia
> 173 is not functional for 3d. Also, xorg is not seeing the terminal
> which may be caused by acpi=off. The only diagnostic I had was placed
> in the last additional information of 11-04-11. The last line of text
> where the system hangs without acpi=off in grub. So, please tell me
> *How and What* You need from this system to tie down the problems.
>
> (Is your question solved ?) answer: No, all problems are still the same.
>
> jg
>
=====================================================

Thought I would add this information, maybe it will help. from nvidia x
server settings
Linux-x86 173.14.30 server 11.0 1.10.4(11004000) 1.16 screens 1
Unable to load X Server Display Configuration page: Failed to query
NoScanout for screen 0.
graphics card info: geforce fx 5600 vbios 04.31.20.39.00 mem 256mb
bus type agp 8x id ?@?:?:? pci id unknown pci vendor unknown irq 16
x screens screen 0 display acer x193w+ (crt-0)

======================================================
thats all-- jg

On 11/05/2011 05:45 AM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> On 11/05/2011 05:30 AM, jerry wrote:
>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>
>> Status: Needs information => Open
>>
>> You gave more information on the question:
>> On 11/04/2011 12:15 PM, delance wrote:
>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>
>>> Status: Open => Needs information
>>>
>>> delance requested more information:
>>> Is your question solved ?
>>>
>> ======================================================
>>
>> Hi, thanks for interest. The last trials and post of information
>> was 11-04-11 on the original question. I still have all of the problems
>> as listed. Although, it does seem to all be caused by having to use the
>> item in grub of acpi=off. I also think that may be the reason nvidia
>> 173 is not functional for 3d. Also, xorg is not seeing the terminal
>> which may be caused by acpi=off. The only diagnostic I had was placed
>> in the last additional information of 11-04-11. The last line of text
>> where the system hangs without acpi=off in grub. So, please tell me
>> *How and What* You need from this system to tie down the problems.
>>
>> (Is your question solved ?) answer: No, all problems are still the same.
>>
>> jg
>>
> =====================================================
>
> Thought I would add this information, maybe it will help. from nvidia x
> server settings
> Linux-x86 173.14.30 server 11.0 1.10.4(11004000) 1.16 screens 1
> Unable to load X Server Display Configuration page: Failed to query
> NoScanout for screen 0.
> graphics card info: geforce fx 5600 vbios 04.31.20.39.00 mem 256mb
> bus type agp 8x id ?@?:?:? pci id unknown pci vendor unknown irq 16
> x screens screen 0 display acer x193w+ (crt-0)
>
> ======================================================
> thats all-- jg
>
=========================================================
11-10-2011 10.04 lts worked on this desktop. wobbly windows worked
etc. I don't have much use for 3d functions on this computer, BUT,
11.10 with unity or gnome shell 3d is required to run either. After
10.04 the problems have been more and more-- so many that I can't
remember anymore what problem goes with which release. 11.04 did not
require acpi=off but nvidia 173 was activated but not in use. 11.10
nvidia 173 is activated and in use, but must have acpi=off. 10.04thru
11.04 system monitor always showed 2 cpu-- 11.10 now shows only one and
this was not true when I first installed 11.10 using Live CD. acpi=off
had to be used to boot, but 2 cpu were shown until update manager
updates around the 20th of October or so turned off 1 cpu. The ONLY
WAY this system will now boot is using acpi=off. I am forced to run
gnome classic or unity 2d. Also, 11.10 will not shut down the computer.
     If You want to cater only to the rich, then You have it made-- no
changes. Why, I can't spend more money for upgrades and would not anyway.
IF 12.04 works like 11.10 and nothing has been fixed of these
problems-- I will DELETE UBUNTU in total and be FORCED to use Windows.
And still, I will not spend over a $100 just for windows 7. I will
stick with win xp pro sp3 until this computer drops dead! You would
be better served by building a better and cleaner product instead of
trying to do something each 6 months, it is getting out of hand.
I am sure I am not the only person that feels this way.
Waiting!

On 11/10/2011 09:15 PM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> On 11/05/2011 05:45 AM, jerry wrote:
>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>
>> You gave more information on the question:
>> On 11/05/2011 05:30 AM, jerry wrote:
>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>
>>> Status: Needs information => Open
>>>
>>> You gave more information on the question:
>>> On 11/04/2011 12:15 PM, delance wrote:
>>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>>
>>>> Status: Open => Needs information
>>>>
>>>> delance requested more information:
>>>> Is your question solved ?
>>>>
>>> ======================================================
>>>
>>> Hi, thanks for interest. The last trials and post of information
>>> was 11-04-11 on the original question. I still have all of the problems
>>> as listed. Although, it does seem to all be caused by having to use the
>>> item in grub of acpi=off. I also think that may be the reason nvidia
>>> 173 is not functional for 3d. Also, xorg is not seeing the terminal
>>> which may be caused by acpi=off. The only diagnostic I had was placed
>>> in the last additional information of 11-04-11. The last line of text
>>> where the system hangs without acpi=off in grub. So, please tell me
>>> *How and What* You need from this system to tie down the problems.
>>>
>>> (Is your question solved ?) answer: No, all problems are still the same.
>>>
>>> jg
>>>
>> =====================================================
>>
>> Thought I would add this information, maybe it will help. from nvidia x
>> server settings
>> Linux-x86 173.14.30 server 11.0 1.10.4(11004000) 1.16 screens 1
>> Unable to load X Server Display Configuration page: Failed to query
>> NoScanout for screen 0.
>> graphics card info: geforce fx 5600 vbios 04.31.20.39.00 mem 256mb
>> bus type agp 8x id ?@?:?:? pci id unknown pci vendor unknown irq 16
>> x screens screen 0 display acer x193w+ (crt-0)
>>
>> ======================================================
>> thats all-- jg
>>
> =========================================================
> 11-10-2011 10.04 lts worked on this desktop. wobbly windows worked
> etc. I don't have much use for 3d functions on this computer, BUT,
> 11.10 with unity or gnome shell 3d is required to run either. After
> 10.04 the problems have been more and more-- so many that I can't
> remember anymore what problem goes with which release. 11.04 did not
> require acpi=off but nvidia 173 was activated but not in use. 11.10
> nvidia 173 is activated and in use, but must have acpi=off. 10.04thru
> 11.04 system monitor always showed 2 cpu-- 11.10 now shows only one and
> this was not true when I first installed 11.10 using Live CD. acpi=off
> had to be used to boot, but 2 cpu were shown until update manager
> updates around the 20th of October or so turned off 1 cpu. The ONLY
> WAY this system will now boot is using acpi=off. I am forced to run
> gnome classic or unity 2d. Also, 11.10 will not shut down the computer.
> If You want to cater only to the rich, then You have it made-- no
> changes. Why, I can't spend more money for upgrades and would not anyway.
> IF 12.04 works like 11.10 and nothing has been fixed of these
> problems-- I will DELETE UBUNTU in total and be FORCED to use Windows.
> And still, I will not spend over a $100 just for windows 7. I will
> stick with win xp pro sp3 until this computer drops dead! You would
> be better served by building a better and cleaner product instead of
> trying to do something each 6 months, it is getting out of hand.
> I am sure I am not the only person that feels this way.
> Waiting!
>
=====================================================
11-11-2011: Live CD-- linux mint 11 and now Lubuntu 11.10 both
have the same problems as ubuntu 11.10........... ubuntu 11.04,
10.10, 10.04, 9.10, 9.04 did not require acpi=off for the system to
boot. Also, the CD for Lubuntu did not shut down the computer.
=====================================================

On 11/11/2011 11:10 AM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> On 11/10/2011 09:15 PM, jerry wrote:
>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>
>> You gave more information on the question:
>> On 11/05/2011 05:45 AM, jerry wrote:
>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>
>>> You gave more information on the question:
>>> On 11/05/2011 05:30 AM, jerry wrote:
>>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>>
>>>> Status: Needs information => Open
>>>>
>>>> You gave more information on the question:
>>>> On 11/04/2011 12:15 PM, delance wrote:
>>>>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>>>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>>>>
>>>>> Status: Open => Needs information
>>>>>
>>>>> delance requested more information:
>>>>> Is your question solved ?
>>>>>
>>>> ======================================================
>>>>
>>>> Hi, thanks for interest. The last trials and post of information
>>>> was 11-04-11 on the original question. I still have all of the problems
>>>> as listed. Although, it does seem to all be caused by having to use the
>>>> item in grub of acpi=off. I also think that may be the reason nvidia
>>>> 173 is not functional for 3d. Also, xorg is not seeing the terminal
>>>> which may be caused by acpi=off. The only diagnostic I had was placed
>>>> in the last additional information of 11-04-11. The last line of text
>>>> where the system hangs without acpi=off in grub. So, please tell me
>>>> *How and What* You need from this system to tie down the problems.
>>>>
>>>> (Is your question solved ?) answer: No, all problems are still the same.
>>>>
>>>> jg
>>>>
>>> =====================================================
>>>
>>> Thought I would add this information, maybe it will help. from nvidia x
>>> server settings
>>> Linux-x86 173.14.30 server 11.0 1.10.4(11004000) 1.16 screens 1
>>> Unable to load X Server Display Configuration page: Failed to query
>>> NoScanout for screen 0.
>>> graphics card info: geforce fx 5600 vbios 04.31.20.39.00 mem 256mb
>>> bus type agp 8x id ?@?:?:? pci id unknown pci vendor unknown irq 16
>>> x screens screen 0 display acer x193w+ (crt-0)
>>>
>>> ======================================================
>>> thats all-- jg
>>>
>> =========================================================
>> 11-10-2011 10.04 lts worked on this desktop. wobbly windows worked
>> etc. I don't have much use for 3d functions on this computer, BUT,
>> 11.10 with unity or gnome shell 3d is required to run either. After
>> 10.04 the problems have been more and more-- so many that I can't
>> remember anymore what problem goes with which release. 11.04 did not
>> require acpi=off but nvidia 173 was activated but not in use. 11.10
>> nvidia 173 is activated and in use, but must have acpi=off. 10.04thru
>> 11.04 system monitor always showed 2 cpu-- 11.10 now shows only one and
>> this was not true when I first installed 11.10 using Live CD. acpi=off
>> had to be used to boot, but 2 cpu were shown until update manager
>> updates around the 20th of October or so turned off 1 cpu. The ONLY
>> WAY this system will now boot is using acpi=off. I am forced to run
>> gnome classic or unity 2d. Also, 11.10 will not shut down the computer.
>> If You want to cater only to the rich, then You have it made-- no
>> changes. Why, I can't spend more money for upgrades and would not anyway.
>> IF 12.04 works like 11.10 and nothing has been fixed of these
>> problems-- I will DELETE UBUNTU in total and be FORCED to use Windows.
>> And still, I will not spend over a $100 just for windows 7. I will
>> stick with win xp pro sp3 until this computer drops dead! You would
>> be better served by building a better and cleaner product instead of
>> trying to do something each 6 months, it is getting out of hand.
>> I am sure I am not the only person that feels this way.
>> Waiting!
>>
> =====================================================
> 11-11-2011: Live CD-- linux mint 11 and now Lubuntu 11.10 both
> have the same problems as ubuntu 11.10........... ubuntu 11.04,
> 10.10, 10.04, 9.10, 9.04 did not require acpi=off for the system to
> boot. Also, the CD for Lubuntu did not shut down the computer.
> =====================================================
>
===============>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<======

11-12-2011: Found this today-- boot-info-script-- Hope it will
help You fix problem.
...the system will only boot using acpi=off.

                   Boot Info Script 0.60 from 17 May 2011

============================= Boot Info Summary:
===============================

  => Grub2 (v1.99) is installed in the MBR of /dev/sda and looks at
sector 1 of
     the same hard drive for core.img. core.img is at this location and
looks
     for on this drive.
  => Grub2 (v1.97-1.98) is installed in the MBR of /dev/sdb and looks at
sector
     1 of the same hard drive for core.img. core.img is at this location
and
     looks in partition 5 for /boot/grub.

sda1:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: ntfs
     Boot sector type: Windows XP
     Boot sector info: No errors found in the Boot Parameter Block.
     Operating System: Windows XP
     Boot files: /boot.ini /ntldr /NTDETECT.COM /ntdetect.com
/wubildr

sda2:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: ntfs
     Boot sector type: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98)
     Boot sector info: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98) is installed in the boot
sector of
                        sda2 and looks at sector 154714980 of the same hard
                        drive for core.img, but core.img can not be
found at
                        this location. No errors found in the Boot
Parameter
                        Block.
     Operating System:
     Boot files:

sda3:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: Extended Partition
     Boot sector type: -
     Boot sector info:

sda5:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: ext4
     Boot sector type: -
     Boot sector info:
     Operating System: Ubuntu 11.10
     Boot files: /boot/grub/grub.cfg /etc/fstab /boot/grub/core.img

sda6:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: swap
     Boot sector type: -
     Boot sector info:

sdb1:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: ntfs
     Boot sector type: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98)
     Boot sector info: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98) is installed in the boot
sector of
                        sdb1 and looks at sector 154714908 of the same hard
                        drive for core.img, but core.img can not be
found at
                        this location. No errors found in the Boot
Parameter
                        Block.
     Operating System:
     Boot files:

sdb2:
__________________________________________________________________________

     File system: ntfs
     Boot sector type: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98)
     Boot sector info: Grub2 (v1.97-1.98) is installed in the boot
sector of
                        sdb2 and looks at sector 154714980 of the same hard
                        drive for core.img, but core.img can not be
found at
                        this location. No errors found in the Boot
Parameter
                        Block.
     Operating System:
     Boot files:

============================ Drive/Partition Info:
=============================

Drive: sda
_____________________________________________________________________

Disk /dev/sda: 160.0 GB, 160041885696 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 19457 cylinders, total 312581808 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes

Partition Boot Start Sector End Sector # of Sectors Id System

/dev/sda1 * 63 111,105,539 111,105,477 7 NTFS /
exFAT / HPFS
/dev/sda2 111,105,540 154,304,324 43,198,785 7 NTFS /
exFAT / HPFS
/dev/sda3 154,304,510 312,580,095 158,275,586 5 Extended
/dev/sda5 154,304,512 304,769,023 150,464,512 83 Linux
/dev/sda6 304,771,072 312,580,095 7,809,024 82 Linux swap
/ Solaris

Drive: sdb
_____________________________________________________________________

Disk /dev/sdb: 300.1 GB, 300069052416 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 36481 cylinders, total 586072368 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes

Partition Boot Start Sector End Sector # of Sectors Id System

/dev/sdb1 63 366,651,494 366,651,432 7 NTFS /
exFAT / HPFS
/dev/sdb2 366,651,495 586,067,264 219,415,770 7 NTFS /
exFAT / HPFS

"blkid" output:
________________________________________________________________

Device UUID TYPE LABEL

/dev/sda1 D868D7FB68D7D67A ntfs WinXP
Pro-System
/dev/sda2 E448A88448A85758 ntfs Data
sftwr-prg
/dev/sda5 8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b ext4
/dev/sda6 5b679e90-3881-45ef-8fcd-e850566f0cf7 swap
/dev/sdb1 C478F9E978F9DA5E ntfs Misc-info
/dev/sdb2 48B823DFB823C9F0 ntfs
Misc-info2

================================ Mount points:
=================================

Device Mount_Point Type Options

/dev/sda1 /media/WinXP_Pro_System fuseblk
(rw,nosuid,nodev,allow_other,blksize=4096)
/dev/sda2 /media/Data_sftwr_prg fuseblk
(rw,nosuid,nodev,allow_other,blksize=4096)
/dev/sda5 / ext4
(rw,errors=remount-ro,commit=0)
/dev/sdb1 /media/Misc_info fuseblk
(rw,nosuid,nodev,allow_other,blksize=4096)
/dev/sdb2 /media/Misc_info2 fuseblk
(rw,nosuid,nodev,allow_other,blksize=4096)

================================ sda1/boot.ini:
================================

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

=========================== sda5/boot/grub/grub.cfg:
===========================

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE
#
# It is automatically generated by grub-mkconfig using templates
# from /etc/grub.d and settings from /etc/default/grub
#

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
if [ -s $prefix/grubenv ]; then
   set have_grubenv=true
   load_env
fi
set default="0"
if [ "${prev_saved_entry}" ]; then
   set saved_entry="${prev_saved_entry}"
   save_env saved_entry
   set prev_saved_entry=
   save_env prev_saved_entry
   set boot_once=true
fi

function savedefault {
   if [ -z "${boot_once}" ]; then
     saved_entry="${chosen}"
     save_env saved_entry
   fi
}

function recordfail {
   set recordfail=1
   if [ -n "${have_grubenv}" ]; then if [ -z "${boot_once}" ]; then
save_env recordfail; fi; fi
}

function load_video {
   insmod vbe
   insmod vga
   insmod video_bochs
   insmod video_cirrus
}

insmod part_msdos
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root 8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
if loadfont /usr/share/grub/unicode.pf2 ; then
   set gfxmode=1024x768
   load_video
   insmod gfxterm
   insmod part_msdos
   insmod ext2
   set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
   search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
   set locale_dir=($root)/boot/grub/locale
   set lang=en_US
   insmod gettext
fi
terminal_output gfxterm
if [ "${recordfail}" = 1 ]; then
   set timeout=-1
else
   set timeout=10
fi
### END /etc/grub.d/00_header ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###
insmod part_msdos
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root 8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
insmod jpeg
if background_image /boot/grub/dolphins.jpg; then
  set color_normal=black/black
  set color_highlight=white/blue
   true
else
   set menu_color_normal=white/black
   set menu_color_highlight=black/light-gray
   if background_color 44,0,30; then
     clear
   fi
fi
### END /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
if [ ${recordfail} != 1 ]; then
   if [ -e ${prefix}/gfxblacklist.txt ]; then
     if hwmatch ${prefix}/gfxblacklist.txt 3; then
       if [ ${match} = 0 ]; then
         set linux_gfx_mode=keep
       else
         set linux_gfx_mode=text
       fi
     else
       set linux_gfx_mode=text
     fi
   else
     set linux_gfx_mode=keep
   fi
else
   set linux_gfx_mode=text
fi
export linux_gfx_mode
if [ "$linux_gfx_mode" != "text" ]; then load_video; fi
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 3.0.0-13-generic' --class ubuntu --class
gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
     recordfail
     set gfxpayload=$linux_gfx_mode
     insmod gzio
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-13-generic
root=UUID=8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b ro quiet splash
acpi=off vt.handoff=7
     initrd /boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-13-generic
}
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 3.0.0-13-generic (recovery mode)' --class
ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
     recordfail
     insmod gzio
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     echo 'Loading Linux 3.0.0-13-generic ...'
     linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-13-generic
root=UUID=8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b ro recovery nomodeset
     echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...'
     initrd /boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-13-generic
}
submenu "Previous Linux versions" {
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 3.0.0-12-generic' --class ubuntu --class
gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
     recordfail
     set gfxpayload=$linux_gfx_mode
     insmod gzio
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-12-generic
root=UUID=8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b ro quiet splash
acpi=off vt.handoff=7
     initrd /boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-12-generic
}
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 3.0.0-12-generic (recovery mode)' --class
ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
     recordfail
     insmod gzio
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     echo 'Loading Linux 3.0.0-12-generic ...'
     linux /boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-12-generic
root=UUID=8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b ro recovery nomodeset
     echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...'
     initrd /boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-12-generic
}
}
### END /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_linux_xen ###
### END /etc/grub.d/20_linux_xen ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+)" {
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin
}
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+, serial console 115200)" {
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ext2
     set root='(hd0,msdos5)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root
8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b
     linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin console=ttyS0,115200n8
}
### END /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
menuentry "Microsoft Windows XP Professional (on /dev/sda1)" --class
windows --class os {
     insmod part_msdos
     insmod ntfs
     set root='(hd0,msdos1)'
     search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root D868D7FB68D7D67A
     drivemap -s (hd0) ${root}
     chainloader +1
}
### END /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###
# This file provides an easy way to add custom menu entries. Simply
type the
# menu entries you want to add after this comment. Be careful not to change
# the 'exec tail' line above.
### END /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###

### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/41_custom ###
if [ -f $prefix/custom.cfg ]; then
   source $prefix/custom.cfg;
fi
### END /etc/grub.d/41_custom ###
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

=============================== sda5/etc/fstab:
================================

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>

proc /proc proc nodev,noexec,nosuid 0 0
#Entry for /dev/sda5 :
UUID=8741cf56-da7d-4472-be3a-b1a2f99ab54b / ext4
errors=remount-ro 0 1
#Entry for /dev/sda2 :
UUID=E448A88448A85758 /media/Data_sftwr_prg ntfs-3g
defaults,locale=en_US.UTF-8 0 0
#Entry for /dev/sdb1 :
UUID=C478F9E978F9DA5E /media/Misc_info ntfs-3g
defaults,locale=en_US.UTF-8 0 0
#Entry for /dev/sdb2 :
UUID=48B823DFB823C9F0 /media/Misc_info2 ntfs-3g
defaults,locale=en_US.UTF-8 0 0
#Entry for /dev/sda1 :
UUID=D868D7FB68D7D67A /media/WinXP_Pro_System ntfs-3g
defaults,locale=en_US.UTF-8 0 0
#Entry for /dev/sda6 :
UUID=5b679e90-3881-45ef-8fcd-e850566f0cf7 none swap sw 0 0

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

=================== sda5: Location of files loaded by Grub:
====================

            GiB - GB File
Fragment(s)

                =
boot/grub/core.img 1
                =
boot/grub/grub.cfg 1
                =
boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-12-generic 2
                =
boot/initrd.img-3.0.0-13-generic 2
                =
boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-12-generic 1
                =
boot/vmlinuz-3.0.0-13-generic 1
                =
initrd.img 2
                =
initrd.img.old 2
                =
vmlinuz 1
                =
vmlinuz.old 1

=============================== StdErr Messages:
===============================

unlzma: Decoder error
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
awk: cmd. line:36: Math support is not compiled in
============================================================
end of results
jg

      11-22-2011:
> (Is this question solved ?)
_*answer: No, all problems are still the same as of 11-22-2011.*_

Google search has turned up zero help. No person has offered any help.

Waiting for Update Manager to come up with a fix.......

end

On 11/22/2011 01:35 PM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> 11-22-2011:
>> (Is this question solved ?)
> _*answer: No, all problems are still the same as of 11-22-2011.*_
>
> Google search has turned up zero help. No person has offered any help.
>
> Waiting for Update Manager to come up with a fix.......
>
> end
>
=======================================================
11-24-2011: update manager -- update to 3.0.0-14-generic

     No change to problems, all still the same. Must boot with
acpi=off.......
using gnome classic --- ran unity 2d --- it works ok.
> desktop:~$ /usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test -p
> OpenGL vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation
> OpenGL renderer string: GeForce FX 5600/AGP/SSE2
> OpenGL version string: 2.1.2 NVIDIA 173.14.30
>
> Not software rendered: yes
> Not blacklisted: no
> GLX fbconfig: yes
> GLX texture from pixmap: yes
> GL npot or rect textures: yes
> GL vertex program: yes
> GL fragment program: yes
> GL vertex buffer object: yes
> GL framebuffer object: yes
> GL version is 1.4+: yes
>
> Unity 3D supported: no
> -desktop:~$
 >>>>>>>>>
> (Is this question solved ?)
_*answer: No, all problems are still the same as of 11-24-2011.*_
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
end
jg

You could request help at:
   http://ubuntuforums.org/
   http://askubuntu.com
   http://www.linuxquestions.org/

On 11/24/2011 09:45 AM, delance wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> delance posted a new comment:
> You could request help at:
> http://ubuntuforums.org/
> http://askubuntu.com
> http://www.linuxquestions.org/
>
=================
Thanks for Your input. I looked at the 3 items and saw I would need to
learn how to use them--- as bad as learning a new programming
language. My computer is running gnome classic now and runs unity 2d
also. The use of acpi=off to allow boot and login leaves the system in
a bad state in relation to operation of 9.10, 10.04, 10.10. I'm sorry,
but I can't deal with the complex issues that would be involved to try a
repair for this system only. If update manager comes up with a fix,
then Great, else these problems will remain unfixed.

     Please, mark this posting as fixed or cleared or whatever it needs
to be. I will have no more input. Final posting.
Thanks for Your interest.
jg

On 11/25/2011 05:15 AM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> You gave more information on the question:
> On 11/24/2011 09:45 AM, delance wrote:
>> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>>
>> delance posted a new comment:
>> You could request help at:
>> http://ubuntuforums.org/
>> http://askubuntu.com
>> http://www.linuxquestions.org/
>>
> =================
> Thanks for Your input. I looked at the 3 items and saw I would need to
> learn how to use them--- as bad as learning a new programming
> language. My computer is running gnome classic now and runs unity 2d
> also. The use of acpi=off to allow boot and login leaves the system in
> a bad state in relation to operation of 9.10, 10.04, 10.10. I'm sorry,
> but I can't deal with the complex issues that would be involved to try a
> repair for this system only. If update manager comes up with a fix,
> then Great, else these problems will remain unfixed.
>
> Please, mark this posting as fixed or cleared or whatever it needs
> to be. I will have no more input. Final posting.
> Thanks for Your interest.
> jg
>
======================================
Sorry, had to add this in ending this item.

9.10, 10.04, 10.10. all worked with 3d etc., and did not require acpi=off. If You really want to fix these problems-- the look at those versions for the correct information to include in 10.10 -- 12.04 etc..
I'm sure there are many people that would help.

That's all.
jg

the look at those versions for the correct information to include in 10.10 -- 12.04 etc..

correct above line--

then look at those versions for the correct information to include in 11.10 -- 12.04 etc..

note-- in 9.10 and 10.04 to activate 3d usage, it acted like the system was loading a module for the 3d based on the video card in use. Why can't the same be used for 11.10 and 12.04? It was clear in 10.04 that nvidia 173 was activated and in use but only required the 3d module to be activated, or installed,-- whatever.

jg

On 11/28/2011 11:30 AM, jerry wrote:
> Your question #177011 on xserver-xorg-video-nv in Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-nv/+question/177011
>
> jerry posted a new comment:
> the look at those versions for the correct information to include in
> 10.10 -- 12.04 etc..
>
> correct above line--
>
> then look at those versions for the correct information to include in
> 11.10 -- 12.04 etc..
>
> note-- in 9.10 and 10.04 to activate 3d usage, it acted like the system
> was loading a module for the 3d based on the video card in use. Why
> can't the same be used for 11.10 and 12.04? It was clear in 10.04 that
> nvidia 173 was activated and in use but only required the 3d module to
> be activated, or installed,-- whatever.
>
> jg
>
=====================================================

12-10-2011: This is how BAD You have made Your system.
When You made Ubuntu 10.04 ready for use---- The ISO ie. CD worked
with no Problems and the system installed and functioned as it was
made. This COMPUTER installed and RAN the system with minor corrections
and installs. ( IT did NOT require ACPI=OFF in order to function!)..

     NOW, today, I downloaded 10.04.3 and burned 2 CD's to make sure the
CD was good. I loaded the CD first under Windows XP sp3 and it
functioned OK showing the Menu to Try or Install etc. Then, Trying for
real, -- The CD NOW requires the same entry and functions as the CD for
Ubuntu 11.10 etc.--- BUT, the CD for 10.04.3 NOW will NOT load in any
manner. Just to try the CD does not work at this time. *SO! now I can't
load or install Ubuntu 10.04.3 on this computer.. *ARE YOU trying to
Kill Ubuntu for everything except the newest equipment or hand held
units ONLY?
     My Laptop is old and does not use 3d. It is an Acer Travelmate
223x. It is using Ubuntu 11.10 Gnome Classic and does not require
ACPI=OFF to function. [ To My surprise.... The CD Tray does not
function under 11.10...) It was OK for all the rest..... So,I can't
try these new CD's of 10.04.3 on the Laptop. SO, THERE ARE MORE
PROBLEMS for YOU!

               I QUIT! Ubuntu is now DEAD! GOODBYE!

==============================================

 I QUIT! Ubuntu is now DEAD! GOODBYE!

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You did when you hit solved :)