SYSLINUX is a boot loader for the Linux operating system which runs on an MS-DOS/Windows FAT filesystem.
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Can I install Ubuntu/Lubuntu on a pc with a video card that is not supported if I add `nomodeset` in using the live cd/usb?
I have a computer with a video card that has no Linux support. I discovered this issue while trying to use a persistent usb to boot from.
I found that I can boot like that if I change options and ...
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how to disable usb based on vendor id in linux environment?
I want to disable usb based on vendor id in linux environment. i want to allow only specific usb's only based on vendor id.
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No filesystem could mount root
I am trying to boot a linux kernel 3.7.0 on virtualbox and it keeps telling me the same message: "No filesystem could mount root tried ext3 ext4 vfat fusebk". I put append root=/dev/sda in my isolinux ...
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Instruct Ubuntu to boot TORAM from flash drive using unetbootin
I have used UNetbootin to create an installable / live bootable flash drive from Ubuntu 12.04. However that didn't preserve the normal Ubuntu boot menu which allows to me to enter advanced options. It ...
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Why does my Live-USB fail to boot with “Syslinux…”?
I having trouble getting to boot from a Live USB pendrive explained in Ubuntu.com website. I downloaded various ISO images and only had success in booting from Live a CD or DVD.
I've gotten newer ...
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how to stop adding unused module to loadable kernel module?
Is there any way how to stop unused module to loadable kernel module other than putting them in the mod probe blacklist.
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Ubuntu not loading from USB flash on HP netbook
Trying to install Ubuntu on a HP Netbook Mini 210-4150NR( 1GB RAM)
I have installed ubuntu 12.04 LTS using uNetbootin and USB installer on USB. Changed the boot sequence in BIOS to load from the USB ...
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Permission denied when copying my files into a drive [closed]
It`s been my very first day of using ubuntu 12.10 version in my lappy. As a newbie in ubuntu, i am facing a problem regarding about transferring any files into my drives except the home. Wehenever i ...
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Why is ubuntu, or any OS for that matter, giving me a blank syslinux screen? (USB)
I'm getting a syslinux screen upon boot from USB, is there any way to avoid this? It's happening for any OS that I'm trying to install.
The exact message is: SYSLINUX 4.03 2010-10-22 EDD Copyright ...
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Can't open .wmv video files [duplicate]
I installed 12.04 and installed all plug-ins related to video drive.
I installed VLC player and tried to start a .wmv file but I get this error:
No suitable decoder module:
VLC does not ...
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Unable to boot USB install image 13.04
I've tried creating a USB boot drive but it always fails with a message from Syslinux and a boot: prompt.
unknown keyword in configuration file FILE0
boot:
I've checked the md5sum of the iso - the ...
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SYSLinux Error on boot, ubuntu 13.04
Want to try out Ubuntu 13.04 on my HP Pavilion dv7 1132nr but I keep getting this error.
SYSLINUX 4.06 EDD 2012-10-23 Copyright (C) 1994-2012 H: Peter Anvin et al
First of all, a few things:
I ...
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Ubuntu booted from live USB freezing on boot message
This is my first time really getting to know Linux. I'm booting Ubuntu 12.10 on my HP G65 Notebook, which is pre installed with Windows 7 64 bit, from a live USB. The HP loads just fine and proceeds ...
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Cannot Install Ubuntu 12.10 on Ideapad
I am not able to install Ubuntu on my machine.It leaves me with this message just after the boot selection "USB"
SYSLINUX 4.04 EDD 2011-04-18 Copyright (C) 1994-2011 H. Peter Anvin et al _(Blinky ...
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Ubuntu boot USB flash does not work
MY laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5520 with a sticker of Ubuntu on it. i have downloaded Ubuntu desktop 12.10 64-bit and made my Ubuntu bootable USB flash drive. I restarted my computer. It gave a black ...
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what is the udev rule to allow specific vendor thumb drive?
i need a udev rule so that it should detect specific vendor and other pendrives it should not allow. how to write a rule and where we have to write the rule is it in /etc/udev/rules.d or ...
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How can I multiboot Windows XP, Ubuntu 12.04, Windows 7 and Pardus 2011?
Is it possible to install Windows XP with Ubuntu 12.04 on master drive. And Windows 7 with Pardus 2011 on slave drive?
If so, can you provide instructions on how to go about doing so? I had to wipe ...
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How to make an Ubuntu installation on external HDD boot on any system?
When installing Ubuntu 12.04 to an external HDD using Ubiquity, it installs GRUB2 to that HDD. Such installation works fine on the machine on which it was created, but on any other machine everything ...
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ubuntu 12.10 amd64 isolinux.cfg is corrupted (Fresh download)
I have just downloaded ubuntu 12.10 amd64 and when I try to boot it through a USB flash disk, it says : "Unknown keyword" and the "no default or ui configuration" thing.
I looked through syslinux.cfg ...
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SysLinux error in boot , says no input medium
I recently tried to install ubuntu with a pen drive. It booted the installer from usb, but then just flashed back "no input medium". I tried writing in the boot box 'boot.grub' but to no avail.
Can ...
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Where's Syslinux.CFG?
Can someone quickly tell me where the 'syslinux.cfg' file is located in Lubuntu 12.04?
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Setting config of a system call? [closed]
how to set config of a newly added system call while recompiling? i dont know what to do really..I need to change or append the file config-3.2.0.23 for my linux kernel but i donot know what to set or ...
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How to tweak syslinux to boot an iso image?
Let me start saying I found lots of stuff googling but I haven't found nothing that could help me solving my particular issue.
I made my Ubuntu persistent LiveUSB, which comes with syslinux to choose ...
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Cannot Dual Boot with Ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Trouble installing Ubuntu with USB on laptop
I am a student and just purchased a new HP 4 Envy Ultrabook. I am highly eager to get started with Linux but just cannot ...
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How do I make a syslinux file for an ubuntu partition that is not where syslinux is
Sorry, i am a bit of an ubuntu and syslinux begginer, and i was just wondering where i can read some documentation using syslinux on ubuntu.
What kind of search terms and sites should i use?
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Modify and replace the isolinux folder completely
I need to change the GRUB during the installation of an Ubuntu CD, to be able to run my custom binary to make a custom hardware available to make the navigation in boot menu. I am searching the web ...
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Vesamenu cannot be found
When booting from USB stick, the PC cannot find vesamenu. In Ubuntu 11, this file is located in folder syslinux, while in Ubuntu 12 it is located in folder isolinux.
Has there been a mixup during ...
