[06:52] <xubuntu88i> hi all
[06:56] <xubuntu88i> durint install after setting up partitions i get message: the attempt to mount a file system with type vfat in SCSI5 (0,0,0) partitition 1 has failed
[06:56] <xubuntu88i> anyone knows what is the problem with this^
[06:56] <xubuntu88i> *at /boot/efi*
[11:19] <collins> I am trying to install VS Code on Xubuntu. I downladed the .deb file and ran on a VM terminal. I'm having this error thread "inyang@inyang-VirtualBox:~$ sudo apt install ./code_1.31.1-1549938243_amd64.deb Reading package lists... Done E: Unsupported file ./code_1.31.1-1549938243_amd64.deb given on commandline".  Pls helpful input will be appreacited, thanks!
[21:19] <xubuntu30w> Hello
[21:19] <xubuntu30w> I need help
[21:20] <xubuntu30w> So much for fast help
[21:20] <genii> !details
[21:20] <xubuntu30w> So
[21:21] <genii> If you thought 90 seconds was too long to wait for some reply, you must not use IRC mush
[21:21] <xubuntu30w> I tried installing xubuntu on my laptop NOT dual boot and it came up with an error that said "grub installation failed"
[21:21] <xubuntu30w> Sorry just need up with linux
[21:21] <xubuntu30w> Fed ip
[21:22] <xubuntu30w> I tried using boot repair disk but not working for some reason
[21:24] <xubuntu30w> Any thoughts?
[21:26] <gnrp> xubuntu30w: What is the exact error?
[21:26] <xubuntu30w> Let me check
[21:27] <genii> If you're only going to have Xubuntu on it, perhaps disable EFI/UEFI in your BIOS
[21:27] <xubuntu30w> The grub efi amd64 package failed to install into /target
[21:28] <xubuntu30w> Without the grub boot loader, your system will failed to boot
[21:28] <xubuntu30w> That's what it said
[21:30] <vp11> is it a new ssd?
[21:30] <xubuntu30w> What?
[21:30] <xubuntu30w> Solid state drive?
[21:31] <vp11> yes, the drive where you're trying to install xubuntu
[21:31] <xubuntu30w> Using a hard drive
[21:31] <xubuntu46w> okay this is the person from before
[21:31] <xubuntu46w> using a chromebook instead of a phone
[21:32] <xubuntu46w> So im using a hard drive that previously had windows on it, but I erased the disk to put xubuntu on it
[21:32] <vp11> ok, is it new? I'm guessing you have no EFI system partition with the 'boot' flag
[21:32] <vp11> hm how is it partitioned?
[21:33] <xubuntu46w> Im not sure
[21:33] <xubuntu46w> I just selected the erase disk option and went from there
[21:35] <vp11> could you go on manual partition mode just so I can see how it's partitioned? or run gparted from a live usb if you're using that
[21:35] <xubuntu46w> I have a live usb on it
[21:35] <xubuntu46w> ill do that real quick
[21:37] <xubuntu46w> I have a fat32 partition that is efi and is 512 mb with boot and esp flags
[21:38] <xubuntu46w> and a ext4 partition that is 931 gb with no flags
[21:39] <vp11> sounds alright
[21:39] <vp11> could you see on BIOS if EFI/UEFI is disabled?
[21:40] <xubuntu46w> If youre asking if I can go into setup, I dont know the password
[21:40] <xubuntu46w> for bios
[21:42] <vp11> I wouldn't know what's up. Can you get access to your BIOS somehow?
[21:42] <xubuntu46w> I checked in windows and it said that my bios mode was legacy would that help?
[21:43] <vp11> that would explain why grub **efi** amd64 packaged failed to install
[21:43] <xubuntu46w> so any idea how to fix it?
[21:48] <vp11> well you would have to install it on legacy mode. maybe during boot of the live usb you can select to boot into legacy mode?
[21:48] <vp11> it's been a while since I installed xubuntu
[21:48] <xubuntu46w> how do I select it to boot into legacy mode?
[21:51] <vp11> I believe it gives you that option during boot installation menu
[21:51] <xubuntu46w> let me try
[21:51] <vp11> what are the options that you have on that menu? when you boot the installer
[21:51] <xubuntu46w> im bootin git right now
[21:52] <xubuntu46w> language
[21:53] <xubuntu46w> I can download updates while installing and install thirdparty software
[21:54] <vp11> when you boot the laptop you can press a key to select the boot drive? (hd or usb)
[21:54] <xubuntu46w> yes
[21:54] <xubuntu46w> f12
[21:54] <vp11> when you do and your drives appear, do they have UEFI before their name?
[21:55] <xubuntu46w> no
[21:58] <xubuntu46w> my live usb for example is: 4. USB HDD: SanDisk Cruzer Glide
[22:00] <vp11> and what is the error you get on boot-repair from advanced options?
[22:00] <xubuntu46w> I cant boot boot repair
[22:00] <xubuntu46w> Ill install it on a different usb real quick
[22:02] <vp11> what are you using to create these live usb?
[22:02] <vp11> maybe it's making the image on UEFI mode only (not legacy)
[22:18] <xubuntu99w> I used rufus to write boot repair disk
[22:18] <xubuntu99w> I'm retrying it now
[22:19] <xubuntu99w> so far its working. Should I try recommended settings first?
[22:19] <vp11> yes
[22:20] <vp11> when using rufus did you check the 'target system' option if it was BIOS or UEFI?
[22:20] <xubuntu99w> it said bios or uefi
[22:20] <xubuntu99w> so it should work with both. I didnt see an option for either or
[22:20] <vp11> should be good then
[22:21] <Spass> you can try burning with Etcher also - https://www.balena.io/etcher/
[22:21] <Spass> that tool never let me down
[22:21] <xubuntu99w> I got "the current session is in legacy mode. Please reboot the computer, and use this software in an efi session. This will enable this feature. For example, use a live-usb of boot repair disk 64bit after making sure your bios is set up to boot usb in efi mode
[22:21] <vp11> that was going to be my next option
[22:22] <xubuntu99w> I dont know how to set it to efi mode
[22:22] <vp11> to use etcher to create the live usb
[22:22] <xubuntu99w> how would that help?
[22:23] <vp11> in case rufus was being unable to create the live usb in legacy mode
[22:23] <vp11> but looks like it was from the message you got
[22:23] <vp11> set it to EFI mode means accessing your BIOS
[22:24] <xubuntu20w> Hello, prospective Xubu user here with a question...
[22:24] <xubuntu20w> Is there a "newbie" way to filter out "bad" updates?
[22:24] <vp11> what is a bad update?
[22:25] <xubuntu20w> Like the Grub one I read about... beta stuff, untested stuff
[22:25] <vp11> I think you need to opt-in to untested/beta repositories
[22:25] <vp11> a default installation should be alright
[22:25] <vp11> even more if you're using the LTS version
[22:25] <xubuntu99w> I dont have any way to set it to efi
[22:26] <xubuntu20w> Really??  Very cool.  I know Mint (sorry) has that thing that lets you check "levels" of updates, to avoid the "bad" ones... anything like that in Xubu?
[22:27] <vp11> yes I'm sure that you can select different repositories when using Xubuntu.
[22:27] <xubuntu99w> So what do I need to do
[22:27] <Spass> xubuntu99w, Etcher should create both at the same time
[22:28] <Spass> worth trying in my opinion
[22:28] <xubuntu99w> If I do it in etcher it will work?
[22:28] <vp11> yeah, why not. I'd try creating the live usb via etcher
[22:28] <vp11> and trying to install it that way
[22:28] <xubuntu99w> wait
[22:28] <xubuntu20w> Okay, I'll try it.  This computer is kinda old and I want something easier on resources that isn't bare-bones, Win-98 looking
[22:28] <xubuntu99w> install xubuntu or boot repair disk that way?
[22:29] <Spass> install xubuntu
[22:29] <vp11> I'd try installing Xubuntu directly
[22:29] <xubuntu99w> hmm thats weird
[22:29] <xubuntu20w> Thank you
[22:29] <vp11> and skip the "live desktop" stuff and go directly to the installation option during boot menu
[22:29] <xubuntu99w> do you think there is a way to fix it with boot repair disk or is it unable to fix it through that
[22:30] <vp11> yes that may sound weird, I agree, but the first error that you shared was about a failure to install grub efi amd64 package
[22:30] <xubuntu99w> it sure would save a lot of time compared to installing a new os on a live usb
[22:30] <vp11> which makes me think that your Live USB installer tried to install the EFI version
[22:30] <vp11> and not the legacy
[22:30] <vp11> You just create a Live USB using Etcher (it's an alternative to Rufus)
[22:31] <vp11> and you boot to that live USB and choose the option to install Xubuntu
[22:31] <xubuntu99w> would installing boot repair disk with etcher be worth a try?
[22:32] <vp11> I don't think so. I'd first try to install Xubuntu from scratch by using a Live USB that was created via Etcher.
[22:32] <xubuntu99w> under etcher can I select legacy
[22:34] <Spass> etcher should create a bootable drive that can boot in bios and uefi, no options to choose there
[22:34] <xubuntu99w> but thats what it said in rufus as well, that it will boot in bios and uefi
[22:37] <Spass> eh, don't try it then if it's not worth your time
[22:38] <xubuntu99w> nah ill try it
[22:38] <xubuntu99w> I hope you can help for a while if it doesnt work
[22:39] <Spass> the hard part is that you don't have an access to the laptop bios/settings
[22:39] <Spass> this is tricky
[22:41] <Spass> (I wrote laptop, but I'm not sure if it's a laptop or PC)
[22:41] <Spass> ok, I see now
[23:25] <xubuntu54w> what did you say
[23:25] <xubuntu54w> I disconnected after you said i see now
[23:26] <Spass> nothing after that
[23:26] <xubuntu54w> well im using a laptop
[23:27] <xubuntu54w> dont know what difference it makes
[23:37] <jilocasin> evening everyone
[23:38] <jilocasin> I've been bitten by the 18.10 lvm bug and am kind of in a catch 22.
[23:47] <jilocasin> nevermind, I'll just reinstall from scratch,