Also, putting /var on a separate partition is a good idea. That way if one of your log files goes crazy and fills the partition, you will still be able to use your computer because the other file systems will not also fill up.
That is standard procedure when setting up a server, right?
I just installed it and really like the interface changes. The only problem I have is that my wireless isn't working. Both the easy way I've been installing the driver since I first started using Ubuntu and bcm43XX fwcutter aren't working. Guess I'm going to have to figure out how to use ndiswrapper...
I just threw this on my laptop and my BCM43XX wireless card isn't working either.
Ah. Having some problems with graphics, maybe you'll be able to figure it out.
When I first started up (before the login screen), it popped up a window saying that my graphics card wasn't working properly, and to choose the correct driver. I chose the S3>Unichrome one, and clicked ok, but still stayed in low graphics mode. When I look at it now in Screens and Graphics, it's using the vesa driver. I'm using a VIA VB7001 motherboard that's supposed to have Unichrome Pro graphics embedded.
Ah. Shenanigans. I'm attempting to build the drivers from source. I found a tutorial on the via arena website. We'll see how that goes. It's geared towards Ubuntu 7.04, and one of the dependent packages doesn't seem to be available.
Official release tomorrow. Working on backing up my home dir now for a clean install. I've been upgrading versions the lazy way for the past two releases and now I'm paying for it.
The upgrade install didn't go so well. Going to download the disc and reinstall.
Yeah, the upgrades are never really a good idea for any operating system. This is why it is a good idea to keep your home folder on a separate partition, or better yet, another drive. It makes it very easy to uninstall and reinstall operating systems whenever. With Ubuntu it is even better because the install takes almost no time at all.
FYI: I do use the seperate partitions thing. Not sure why an extra drive would help tho. For people in England, if you scroll down to Ireland there is a server called HEARnet that isn't clogged up like the others.
FYI: I do use the seperate partitions thing. Not sure why an extra drive would help tho.
If your OS drive crashes, you don't lose your data. You can just switch the drives out, and reinstall. Sure, backing up is still necessary. However, this will save you the time of restoring from backup.
Well I'm using a laptop so backing up to an external drive is all I can manage.
Hmm, for me a laptop without a desktop is unthinkable. A laptop hard drive is the most unreliable storage imaginable. I would never store important data on a laptop hard drive ever. Any time I ever work with documents on my laptop, it is always onto a USB stick. I store all actual data either on the Internets or on non-portable machines.
My laptop is almost always stationary, in effect it is just a moveable desktop. This is wank. I tried the normal CD, doesn't work. Going to torrent the alt CD overnight.
I'm a little new to Ubuntu, and just on a whim (and considering the advice given to me by the forums), I did the partitioning exactly like you guys are talking abut (/ on one, and /home on another partition.)
How does this help you have a better version upgrade?
You just wipe the "/" and all your settings are in the "/home" part. Also, putting your swap file right at the end of the disc helps when you want to move or resize partitions.
M'kay, so then why don't you upgrade from the version you're on using the update manager straight up? Why get it on another CD?
The update manager is great for updating, but upgrading often causes problems. A fresh install is typically far superior to an upgrade. It also usually takes less time. If you store your /home separate, it gives you the option of doing a fresh install instead of upgrading.
Personally, now that we are at an LTS release, I don't plan on upgrading until the next LTS if I can avoid it.
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EDIT: To get this topic back on track. I can't get my Emerald theme to work properly anymore. *groan*
When I first started up (before the login screen), it popped up a window saying that my graphics card wasn't working properly, and to choose the correct driver. I chose the S3>Unichrome one, and clicked ok, but still stayed in low graphics mode. When I look at it now in Screens and Graphics, it's using the vesa driver. I'm using a VIA VB7001 motherboard that's supposed to have Unichrome Pro graphics embedded.
Any suggestions?
For people in England, if you scroll down to Ireland there is a server called HEARnet that isn't clogged up like the others.
This is wank. I tried the normal CD, doesn't work. Going to torrent the alt CD overnight.
How does this help you have a better version upgrade?
Personally, now that we are at an LTS release, I don't plan on upgrading until the next LTS if I can avoid it.