August 12, 2010 03:45AM
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Thanks, I'll try that. Not sure when I'll have the time to work on it again, this weekend at the latest, but hopefully tonight.
I don't really understand how XP could have corrupted this, because the HDD in question has been formatted since I tried to install XP, and grub is loaded on Ubuntu install. But anyway, I have a couple of things in mind to try, I'd really like to get this running over the weekend. Cab 1990 325i(s) 2004 325XiT |
August 13, 2010 07:27PM
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I tried the grub reloader trick, it didn't work. But I went in and reformatted the HDD again, this time NOT doing a "quick format," and then reloaded Ubuntu. It is working now, it booted from the hard drive, and is uploading updates right now. Now that the system seems to be running, I hope to have the file sharing working this weekend. But for now, it's bedtime. Baby steps and small successes...
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August 13, 2010 08:27PM
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Congrats with your success 'Quick format' is like using cheese cloth for a condom |
August 14, 2010 09:43AM
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August 14, 2010 06:01PM
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I don't want to dual-boot. I am just running Win7 on the one machine, and Ubuntu on the other (file server). It's working today, and yes, it really is THAT simple. I've made contact, and am easily transferring files from one machine to the other. Easy as pie. I was making it way too hard, and caused myself a ton of grief. Thanks so much for all the help, I really appreciate it. Cab 1990 325i(s) 2004 325XiT |
August 14, 2010 07:19PM
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August 15, 2010 06:54AM
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August 15, 2010 08:05AM
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