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Can't install Ubuntu on Windows 8

:) So I'm trying to install Ubuntu... but it won't install. Currently I'm using Windows 8 and I have 2 HDD. On 1 HDD I've installed Windows 8 and using it, primary partition, but the other HDD is ...
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Power off the monitor on install Ubuntu 13.04

When i try to install Ubuntu 13.04 , I have problem to display . In first i see the page same as blank after about 5 sec monitor power off and get to standby mode but the dvd-rom is worked hard and ...
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How to Customize personalized ubuntu installation including nvidia drivers

I have a computer with 12 core processors, 32 GB memory and Nvidia GTX 530M graphics card. I tried to install the gnome-desktop preceded by the server-12.10 installation. It took some attempts to ...
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“failed idle channel timeout” on installation probably because of Nvidia

I am not able to install ubuntu in hcl b38c2d. I have tried all the versions till now b no result. It just starts with a pink screen and then hangs. It shows "failed idle channel timeout.." 32 bit ...
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How can i fix my video driver?

I'm a noob to Linux software and I started getting annoyed with the fact that I couldn't suspend my system without it blacking out on me when I woke it back up. In an effort to solve the problem, I ...
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Does Ubuntu have any system file that emulates Windows vga.sys?

My HP Pavilion zv5410us will boot from a Unbuntu 12.04 LTS Live CD, but it will not boot from my hard drive installation of the same system. It installed easily and is trying to use the nouveau ...
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How can I properly install the latest NVIDIA GeForce drivers on 13.04? (x64)

I'd like to install the latest and greatest straight from NVIDIA, but I get an error message saying I need to log out of an X environment or something. Obviously using the default drivers doesn't ...
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GPU lockup, Ch. 1 failed to idle

HP Pavilion zv5000: I am able to boot up to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit using Live CD, but I get a "GPU lockup" message when I boot from my Ubuntu 12.04 installation on my hard drive. Ubuntu installed ...
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Can't use Ubuntu after NVIDIA driver installation [duplicate]

I've downloaded the NVIDIA 319.17 .run driver on www.nvidia.com and i tried to install it in Ubuntu 12.04. So I logged out, I pressed CTRL+ALT+F2 and I wrote the following commands: sudo service ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Installation Error

I have installed Ubuntu 13.04, but upon finalizing the installation, they system replaced some files and it now will not allow me to open any application. It also will not allow me to send an error ...
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Ubuntu 10.04 32 Bit VMWare

Attempting to configure my video cards, GTX 560 TI x 2 SLI Mode for use of CUDA processing power for use with Pyrit. I am unable to install the driver I downloaded as it says I don't have a supported ...
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Is it safe to install the Nvidia drivers in Ubuntu 13.04? [duplicate]

In 12.10, the installation of the Nvidia driver was risky and nerve-wrecking. Fortunately, I was able to find some instructions to get it to work, but unfortunately not until after borking an ...
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Nvidia drivers working on Precise 12.04 yet? [duplicate]

Does anyone know if the latest nvidia-current drivers are working for Precise 12.04 yet? Meaning that has the problem with Nvidia's driver and X not working been fixed yet? I'd like to know if I ...
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Do Nvidia drivers work better than AMD drivers? [duplicate]

I am pulling my hair out trying to get AMD's graphics drivers to work on Ubuntu. I have an AMD A4-5300 with an integrated graphics card. I am planning on getting a Nvidia driver but I am curious if I ...
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Unable to update, screen freeze or no video signal

I am no longer able to update Ubuntu! The screen freezes when installing from fresh using a CD (even with nomodeset and other options set). For my last install I used the alternate install for ...
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Migration from Windows but with system compatibility problems!

I wanted to get rid of my Windows for a while. I can't do it for good because I'm into musical production so a Windows is always welcomed on my system. I tried to install Ubuntu on the following ...
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GPU lockup on nvidia GeForce 8200m G

I have recently installed 12.04 LTS on an old Toshiba Satellite A215 which works just fine. I am attempting to load Ubuntu on an MSI CR600 with a GeForce 8200m G video controller (I am trying to dump ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 - Problems with installing Nvidia Drivers

I have some big problems with installing the latest Nvidia drivers on my Ubuntu 12.10 at a Notebook. 2 weeks ago, I have tested the Ubuntu 12.04 and I got no problems with it. I have just downloaded ...
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Proper install NVIDIA drivers

i have a problem and i want to get rid of it. I have a EVGA 480 GTX graphic card and i can't install the proprietary drivers. I tried lots of distro, its everytime the same problem : TTY console or ...
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Does nVidia GTX 650 work on Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit? [duplicate]

I just want to buy a GTX 650 from ASUS, and I have some question before that. I had an Asus GTS250 approximately three years ago, and it worked fine with Ubuntu. After that I had to change my VGA to ...
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Graphics problem after Ubuntu 12.04 installation [closed]

What i got after ubuntu 12.04 installation: http://i.stack.imgur.com/ljs49.jpg Any solution?
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Can't install Ubuntu 12.10 on my Asus X71SL

My laptop specs: ASUS Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3200 @ 2.00GHz NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 512MB Motherboard - PEGATRON CORPORATION X71SL 3GB RAM SO I get the start screen and a list of ...
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12.10 installation stuck in splash screen [duplicate]

I am trying to install ubuntu 12.10 in my Acer laptop that has a Nvidia graphics card. I am unable to boot via CD or USB and I am also not able to install Ubuntu. Anything I try fails with a screen ...
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Installing ubuntu 12.10 - performance issues

First question ever, well I'm trying to install ubuntu 12.10 in my laptop, however its laggy, slow, can't do anything, can barely install it. Tryed with wubi, didn't work so well, went for a usb ...
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Why I get a blank screen at boot of Ubuntu 12.04 LiveCD? [duplicate]

Hello I have downloaded the Ubuntu 12.04 live ISO and alternate ISO for ppc g5. I put them everyone in a CD and try to boot it holding C at restart and so far the only thing that I get is a blank ...
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Build nvidia for the newest kernel

I need to have at least kernel 3.6+ for my laptop. But I know that I am unable to build the nvidia drivers in 3.7.9 and 3.8. ...
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Can't install Ubuntu 12.10 - NVIDIA display through HDMI - Invalid Format (LG TV)

First, I am new to Linux in general so my knowledge is little. I am having a problem installing Ubuntu 12.10 on my desktop. I can’t install or run the live cd of Ubuntu, on my display it appear ...
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I am unable to install ubuntu 12.10 in my laptop

I tried many times as per guidelines but the installation always stops while the loading. I can never get to Ubuntu try or install option. I have intel HD graphics as well as nvidia on my pc. I tried ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 (x86) manual Nvidia driver installation [closed]

Can someone help me to install Nvidia proprietary driver 310.32 on Ubuntu 12.10 (x86). I get clean install with all quantal-security and quantal-updates. Kernel is 3.5.0-22. Have Intel HD 3000 and GT ...
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How can I dual boot with an Asus G55VW?

I just bought a new Asus G55VW ROG notebook. I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS alongside Windows 8 without success. I tried several different things: I installed from Windows using wubi. Now ...
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Impossible to install ubuntu 12.10 both with wubi or regularly

I've tried installing Ubuntu 12.10 both with Wubi and from live CD (USB actually), neither of which was successful. With Wubi, installing it inside Windows, it gives a black screen after the first ...
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Blank Cursor after Installing Ubuntu 12.10 on laptop with Nvidia GeForce Graphics Card

Installed Ubuntu off a USB and system loaded and correctly installed the first time. Used the desktop GUI and loaded Firefox but when clicked back to 'return to desktop' or the like, the monitor ...
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how to close x server? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I install latest NVIDIA drivers by hand? nvidia-installer log file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' creation time: Thu Dec 13 21:28:38 2012 installer version: ...
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nvidia-package in 12.10 somehow not same like in 12.04 resp. X-lib not complete?

Not knowing if this has to do with new kernel-update automatic done by ubuntu 12.10 ? it seems that kernel 3.2 in 12.04 has not these problems with nvidia-drivers ? I tried to install the actual ...
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unity geforce gt 520 [closed]

I have a PC: - Motherboard: intel DP67DE - Geforce GT 520. I install Ubuntu 12.10, using the same drivers proprietors windows are slow. This only happens in Ubuntu. How to solve?
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How can install Cuda GeForce GT 555m drivers on Ubuntu 12.04 VirtualBox guest?

I am running Ubuntu 12.04 in a Virtual Box as guest OS. Today I have tried to enable all functions of my graphic card under Ubuntu. But all my efforts were off the mark... because my experience with ...
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Addition drivers on a installation usb

Is there a way to install additional drivers on 12.10 64bit installation usb drive? 12.10 usb does not start up properly (holds on blank screen with blinking underscore). I believe this is because I ...
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New 12.10 install on a Dell 4550 blank desktop

I tried to install a new 12.10 installation along side a windows installation on a Dell Dimension 4550. The install seems to be successful but after logging in the desktop is blank. I have tried some ...
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Ubuntu won't install on HP dv6700

I can't install ubuntu 12.04 on hp dv6700 with nvidia 6500m card because the screen is triple and I can't choose anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Installing nVidia GeForce GT630M display driver on Dell Vostro 3460 core i5 [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Nvidia GeForce GT630M/GT640M/GT650M graphics card support? My newly purchased Dell Vostro 3460 core i5 has nVidia GeForce GT630M graphics card. But I don't have the ...
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Why does additional driver tab not have an Nvidia driver to install?

I've just installed Ubuntu 12.10. In the "additional driver" tab of "software source" window does not have Nvidia driver installation, it has nothing? (my computer has the geforce gt540 cuda)
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Installing additional drivers resulted in command line interface

Installed Ubuntu in my MacBook. It worked fine at first. Installed additional drivers and updated the restarted. Now, all I get is a command line. I can't boot back into the USB stick I originally ...
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From where can I install my nVidia drivers? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I install extra drivers? Additional Drivers tool in Ubuntu 12.10? I have read here and here that I should be able to install drivers. So I'm finding the ...
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How to solve “GPU Lockup - switching to software fbcon” on new install of 12.10-desktop-amd64

Error occurs during startup of Ubuntu Installation. Sometimes I'll get to the Welcome screen just like this, the screen will just glitch out, or will simply freeze during the loading icon. nvidia ...
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Black screen in installation when Nvidia graphic card plugged

When I try to install any recent version of Ubuntu, the screen shows some green and purple mess (like analog TVs when thers no signal). Then, a black screen. I guess it keeps booting in live/install ...
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12.10 unable to install or even run from Live CD with nVidia GTX 580

I've used Ubuntu in the past (set up as web server, etc over in Iraq), so I'm not a 100% Linux Noob, however, I'm running into a brick wall here. I've got a machine I built when I got back to the US ...
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How to install-and boot-Ubuntu on my MacPro Tower?

I'm running Mac OSX 10.6.8, have NO intention of moving to 10.7 or 10.8, since Apple is turning the platform into a "toy" system with too many restrictions. So, for the past 8 months or so, I've ...
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It appears you are running a x server NVIDIA Drivers 304.02 Ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to install NVIDIA.run? So I went to NVIDIA's site and I saw they had a version with a lot of bug fixes. http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/49073 and I ...
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Can't install 12.04 from Windows - nouveau drivers makes install hang

I've been trying to install 12.04 for quite a while now and I can't get it working. I downloaded the desktop-amd64 version of Ubuntu from the official website, used the Lili USB Creator following the ...
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How to know if a laptop ships with Optimus enabled?

I'm planning to but a laptop and run Ubuntu on it. There have been a lot of questions about configuring Optimus with Ubuntu. Excuse my ignorance but I'm a step behind. How do I even know if the ...

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