[00:52] i'm trying to install lubuntu on an ibm thinkpad t43 that previously had windows xp but i got an error after almost finishing installation with "erase disk and install ubuntu" [00:53] "the grub-pc package failed to install into /target/" [00:54] protoinstallatio: did you check the hashes on the iso and run the test install media thing at boot?\ [00:55] yes, matched and ran as livecd perfectly [00:55] tried to manually partition to give enough space for swap (i don't know if this would help) [00:57] 60gb hdd, p sure 1gb ram [01:00] is it still running protoinstallatio ? [01:00] i can boot from cd, haven't tried normal boot [01:00] i *DOUBT* it worked if that's the error you got but i guess it's worth a shot [01:01] when i tried the second time it said ubuntu was already installed and gave me the options to install alongside but i tried the same thing [01:01] and to be totally clear, you checked the iso first against the published hashes and then checked the media at the boot menu? [01:01] two steps? [01:01] didn't check disc for defects, i should do that right now [01:02] yes [01:02] even a single bit of difference can result in a problem [01:02] hashes matched though [01:02] and you need to always check for two things: download issues and copy issues [01:02] running it now [01:02] hashes checks only the download issues [01:07] ty for helping me btw [01:08] np protoinstallatio :) [01:09] lol client cut off the n [01:09] says no errors found [01:09] nah, it's the server [01:09] ok well i guess there's other possibilities [01:09] disk errors etc [01:09] try to boot it and let me know what happens [01:14] um. said boot failed [01:14] protoinstallatio: can you give me a screenshot of that? even a mobile one [01:19] uhh, is "legacy floppy disk" the right boot device [01:19] no :) should be your hard drive [01:19] startup without interference just gives me a screen with _ only [01:19] ok [01:19] run through this process: [01:19] https://askubuntu.com/questions/145241/how-do-i-run-update-grub-from-a-livecd#145253 [01:19] *legaacy floppy drives [01:19] basically what you're going to do is boot to the live environment [01:20] then mount your hard drive [01:20] update its grub (which handles booting) [01:20] unmount the drive [01:20] reboot [01:20] fixed :) [01:20] assuming everything about the install is correct except for the grub [01:22] cool alright, ty [01:37] um, the partition to mount is / ? [01:37] correct [01:49] how do i open /mnt/etc/fstab [01:49] protoinstallatio: i think "nano" is installed. yuou should be able to do `nano /mnt/etc/fstab` [01:49] it's pretty self explanator [02:00] Using Lubuntu 16.04 but this also happened with xubuntu, after computer enters in suspend and I try I try to come back the screen remains black [02:01] xangua: no matter how long it takes? even if you keep pressing buttons? [02:01] wxl: define how long [02:01] xangua: i don't know. try for 5 mins. [02:02] No, pressing buttons changes nothing [02:02] strange [02:02] might be a hardware issue [02:02] acpi is annoying [02:02] Wake up from suspend after 5 minutes? :-\ Never waited even a minute [02:03] my boot has no grub path [02:03] i wouldn't expect it normally, but it could happen if there's some runaway process or limited resources or something [02:03] This is an old laptop, Acer aspire, Celeron, 1 GB RAM, battery is dead by the way [02:03] protoinstallatio: what happens when you run update-grub? [02:04] I've used other xfce and lxde/qt based distros and suspend working OK [02:05] which suggests it being a more ubuntu-core problem [02:05] you might ask in #ubuntu and see if they have any suggeestions [02:05] Ubuntu works OK, or at least in my new computer [02:05] Last time I used regular Ubuntu on this one was Ubuntu 10.04 [02:05] if it's your new computer, and it's a possible hardware issue, that's not really testing the same thing [02:06] sudo: unable to resolve host lubuntu: Connection refused [02:07] I do remember this started happening after xubuntu switched to light DM/locker and that was one of the causes I switched distros [02:07] protoinstallatio: weird! [02:07] xangua: then swap out lightdm for something else. sddm or slim and see if you have the same problem. [02:08] xangua: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UnderstandingSuspend may give some insight too [02:08] xangua: i have noticed that things seem a bit less snappy with systemd. i don't want to go blaming it or anything, but there may be some tweaking it needs [02:15] Black screen again, gonna restart and remove light locker [03:20] Apparently everything is working OK with xscreensaver [03:21] It just looks a little ugly :-P [14:42] So I found a workaround for light locker/suspend/black screen and apparently I can use light locker now [14:43] xangua: do tell [14:44] Basically disable lock when suspend in light locker settings and enable it in xfce power settings [14:45] Not disable light locker, but just lock when suspend [14:47] xangua: maybe file a bug report [14:47] wxl: the workaround is already in the launchpad bug report [14:47] xangua: ah good. can you link me? [14:49] wxl: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-power-manager/+bug/1259339 see comment #30 [14:49] Launchpad bug 1303736 in xubuntu-default-settings (Ubuntu) "duplicate for #1259339 [SRU] Black screen after wakeup from suspending by closing the laptop lid" [High,Fix released]