[Lubuntu-qa] HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd"

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Hi,

After long time for me using UNetbootin and Multiboot USB Creators, etc. I
feel now so bad that I haven't used this method before. Could it be even
easier than this?

Seriously, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication :D

I'm sorry if this is a very old tip or information but I guess at least,
there is someone who doesn't know that, hence I'm sharing it.

*HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd":**
*
*sudo dd if=/path-to-the-iso-file/filename.iso of=/dev/sdX

Where X is your USB Drive*

End of Story

Thank you!

P.S.
I had to use this method after all the other method failed to create a
bootable USB for raring-alternate-i386.iso and this one has worked.

Hope I'll be able to finish the installation which is in progress now ...
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Raring 13.04 Beta2 Testing Report

[Lars Noodén]

[snip]
> The testing report for Raring 13.04 Beta2 has been published to:
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QATeam/ReleaseReports/RaringBeta2TestReport
[snip]

When a spin fails one test, sometimes that means the other tests aren't
worth trying.  Those then often get left blank.  From the numbers in the
report above, it looks like we should fill in values for those tests
even if it's to mark the test as a fail because that will give Lubuntu
better figures for completeness in testing.

/Lars

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd"

[Nio Wiklund]

Hi Ali and everybody else,

dd is nick-named 'disk destroyer'. I made a simple script to reduce the
risk, when using this method. You are welcome to use it :-)

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1958073

Good luck
Nio alias sudodus

On 2013-04-06 14:11, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> After long time for me using UNetbootin and Multiboot USB Creators, etc.
> I feel now so bad that I haven't used this method before. Could it be
> even easier than this?
> 
> Seriously, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication :D
> 
> I'm sorry if this is a very old tip or information but I guess at least,
> there is someone who doesn't know that, hence I'm sharing it.
> 
> *HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd":**
> *
> *sudo dd if=/path-to-the-iso-file/filename.iso of=/dev/sdX
> 
> Where X is your USB Drive*
> 
> End of Story
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> P.S.
> I had to use this method after all the other method failed to create a
> bootable USB for raring-alternate-i386.iso and this one has worked.
> 
> Hope I'll be able to finish the installation which is in progress now ...
> -- 
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> amjjawad*
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[Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Hi,

I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone is
busy with testing ;)

Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead of
the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image
installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D

I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use the
same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail yet
again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop image.

Will keep you posted ;)

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From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 


Hi,

I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:

http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html


I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but that
was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(

Lance gave me this link previously:

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html

That didn't help previously to fix the issue.

I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
installation :(

Thank you!

P.S.
Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.

Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
main OS.



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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ioannis Vranos]

You are doing great work guys. However I am not sure about that 9
month updates, nor about Mir, and other things of Canonical vision.

Otherwise, I would help myself too.

Keep doing a great work.


Ioannis Vranos

http://www.cppsoftware.net


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 6:29 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone is
> busy with testing ;)
>
> Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead of the
> desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image installation is
> DONE successfully from the first time :D
>
> I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use the
> same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail yet
> again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop image.
>
> Will keep you posted ;)

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd"

[Aere Greenway]

Amjjawad:

When you use the package "usb-creator-gtk", it creates for you a file 
system (called a "persistence file") where changes you make (including 
packages you download) remain on the USB drive, so next time you boot 
it, you still have those new packages, along with any configuration you 
did for them.


Using that, I can install all the MIDI music packages I need (and 
configure them), and I end up with a working MIDI music Linux system, 
whose drawback is that it takes longer to boot than it normally would.  
The other drawback of doing this, is that if you download updates, any 
kernel updates will not update the kernel actually used.


I wonder if you use the method you described in your e-mail, that there 
is no persistence file, and so you are (as with the live CD) running 
using a RAM-disk file-system.  If that is the case, it would have the 
same large memory requirements for doing the live-CD install as when 
using a CD.


For testing (I think) it is nice to download a bunch of packages you 
want to test with, and you can test or re-test at a later time.


I have noticed in doing this, that I have to edit the software sources 
to allow "universe" packages.


- Aere


On 04/06/2013 06:11 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:

Hi,

After long time for me using UNetbootin and Multiboot USB Creators, 
etc. I feel now so bad that I haven't used this method before. Could 
it be even easier than this?


Seriously, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication :D

I'm sorry if this is a very old tip or information but I guess at 
least, there is someone who doesn't know that, hence I'm sharing it.


*HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd":**
*
*sudo dd if=/path-to-the-iso-file/filename.iso of=/dev/sdX

Where X is your USB Drive*

End of Story

Thank you!

P.S.
I had to use this method after all the other method failed to create a 
bootable USB for raring-alternate-i386.iso and this one has worked.


Hope I'll be able to finish the installation which is in progress now ...
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Aere Greenway]

Ali, and all:

Yesterday, using a Live-USB created by the (ubuntu repository) 
"usb-creator-gtk" package (and the beta2 13.04 Lubuntu system), I 
installed a system running the live USB, on my 450 megahertz, 512 
megabyte RAM HP-Vectra system.


I did not have to remove the ubiquity slideshow package (as I would have 
to do with the live CD for a 512 RAM installation).


I think the difference, is that the usb-creator-gtk package creates a 
persistence file for you (if you choose that option), so everything used 
doesn't have to reside in a RAM file-system (which uses memory needed 
for installation).


- Aere


On 04/06/2013 09:29 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:

Hi,

I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope 
everyone is busy with testing ;)


Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead 
of the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image 
installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D


I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will 
use the same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it 
will fail yet again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at 
the desktop image.


Will keep you posted ;)

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From: *Ali Linx (amjjawad)* >

Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net 
" 
mailto:lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net>>



Hi,

I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:

http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html 



I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but 
that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(


Lance gave me this link previously:

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html

That didn't help previously to fix the issue.

I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure 
installation :(


Thank you!

P.S.
Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.

Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is 
my main OS.




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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Aere Greenway]

On 04/05/2013 09:47 AM, Phill Whiteside wrote:

Hi,

the final beta test case is now released [1], this will allow you to 
see what the final release will look like as it has all the artwork 
and applications etc. in it.


As always, many thanks to those who tested it and are ensuring that 
13.04 is our best release so far!


Regards,

Phill.
1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RaringRingtail/ReleaseNotes/Beta2/Lubuntu



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Phill:

I tested a lot of things yesterday on the beta-release announced above, 
but I can't remember how you need the test results recorded.


The testing (on my 450 mhz 512 meg RAM HP-Vectra) included:

system installation from live USB
installing updates (software updater - fails the same as with 12.10)
Java
Java web-start
file-roller (archive expansion)
pulse-audio
pavucontrol (sees two built-in audio, but no soundblaster card)
Java sound synthesizer
automated install of many useful MIDI tools & components
loading soundfonts using awesfx
gnome-alsa-mixer to control Soundblaster synth output
qjackctl (test failed - not obvious how to fix)
Firefox browser, & download with it (including jnlp).
numlockx
fluidR3_GM.sf2 soundfont

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Aera and all,

I would really appreciate if we could stick to the topic here and not talk
about something else :D

I had a problem with installing raring-desktop-i386 and I had sent an email
asking for help but there is no answer yet. No offense but I really
appreciate if we could talk about this very problem, not something else ;)

Thanks!




On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Aere Greenway wrote:

>  Ali, and all:
>
> Yesterday, using a Live-USB created by the (ubuntu repository)
> "usb-creator-gtk" package (and the beta2 13.04 Lubuntu system), I installed
> a system running the live USB, on my 450 megahertz, 512 megabyte RAM
> HP-Vectra system.
>
> I did not have to remove the ubiquity slideshow package (as I would have
> to do with the live CD for a 512 RAM installation).
>
> I think the difference, is that the usb-creator-gtk package creates a
> persistence file for you (if you choose that option), so everything used
> doesn't have to reside in a RAM file-system (which uses memory needed for
> installation).
>
> - Aere
>
>
>
> On 04/06/2013 09:29 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>  I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone
> is busy with testing ;)
>
>  Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead of
> the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image
> installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D
>
>  I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use
> the same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail
> yet again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop
> image.
>
>  Will keep you posted ;)
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>
>
> Hi,
>
>  I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>
>  
> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>
>
>  I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>
>  Lance gave me this link previously:
>
>  http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>
>  That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>
>  I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
> installation :(
>
>  Thank you!
>
>  P.S.
> Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>
>  Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
> main OS.
>
>
>
>  --
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>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] HOWTO Create LiveUSB using "dd"

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Hello Aera,

The method that I sent and wanted to share it with those who haven't heard
about it nor used it before, is to create a LiveUSB and quite honestly, I
have no idea if that is a 'persistence' or not?

For testing, 99.9% I used Real Hardware. This is more fun and I just love
it this way. I don't like to use Virtual Machines :) I have it installed
but I don't use it :D

For testing, I don't play with USB Drive, I install directly to the HDD.

For installing on USB Drives, I have made a HOWTO long time ago:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1872303
This is still valid approach but perhaps some screenshots need to be
updated.

To Create LiveUSB, there are several approaches:
1- Using "dd" as described on my Email.
2- using the package that you mentioned.
3- http://www.pendrivelinux.com/
4- And of course, UNetbootin

Phill told me there is a problem with UNetbootin and alternate image of
Lubuntu. So, I listened to his advice and used "dd" command - I wasn't
aware of how to use it so with my friend Mr. Google, I found the answer
right way :D

It is very very simple and easy. YES, the command will indeed destroy each
and every file on the USB Drive but as long as this is a LiveUSB, I don't
keep anything important saved on it.

Thanks!
Ali


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Aere Greenway wrote:

>  Amjjawad:
>
> When you use the package "usb-creator-gtk", it creates for you a file
> system (called a "persistence file") where changes you make (including
> packages you download) remain on the USB drive, so next time you boot it,
> you still have those new packages, along with any configuration you did for
> them.
>
> Using that, I can install all the MIDI music packages I need (and
> configure them), and I end up with a working MIDI music Linux system, whose
> drawback is that it takes longer to boot than it normally would.  The other
> drawback of doing this, is that if you download updates, any kernel updates
> will not update the kernel actually used.
>
> I wonder if you use the method you described in your e-mail, that there is
> no persistence file, and so you are (as with the live CD) running using a
> RAM-disk file-system.  If that is the case, it would have the same large
> memory requirements for doing the live-CD install as when using a CD.
>
> For testing (I think) it is nice to download a bunch of packages you want
> to test with, and you can test or re-test at a later time.
>
> I have noticed in doing this, that I have to edit the software sources to
> allow "universe" packages.
>
> - Aere
>
>
> -
> Sincerely,
> Aere
>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Phill Whiteside]

Ali,

the last update I saw was that alternate worked, and you were going to try
the dd method with desktop? I'm just off out with my parents for a meal,
but will be back on-line later. Can you post up how you fared with desktop.

Regards,

Phill.


On 6 April 2013 18:09, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:

> Aera and all,
>
> I would really appreciate if we could stick to the topic here and not talk
> about something else :D
>
> I had a problem with installing raring-desktop-i386 and I had sent an
> email asking for help but there is no answer yet. No offense but I really
> appreciate if we could talk about this very problem, not something else ;)
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Aere Greenway 
> wrote:
>
>>  Ali, and all:
>>
>> Yesterday, using a Live-USB created by the (ubuntu repository)
>> "usb-creator-gtk" package (and the beta2 13.04 Lubuntu system), I installed
>> a system running the live USB, on my 450 megahertz, 512 megabyte RAM
>> HP-Vectra system.
>>
>> I did not have to remove the ubiquity slideshow package (as I would have
>> to do with the live CD for a 512 RAM installation).
>>
>> I think the difference, is that the usb-creator-gtk package creates a
>> persistence file for you (if you choose that option), so everything used
>> doesn't have to reside in a RAM file-system (which uses memory needed for
>> installation).
>>
>> - Aere
>>
>>
>>
>> On 04/06/2013 09:29 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>>  I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone
>> is busy with testing ;)
>>
>>  Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead
>> of the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image
>> installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D
>>
>>  I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use
>> the same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail
>> yet again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop
>> image.
>>
>>  Will keep you posted ;)
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
>> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
>> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>>  I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>>
>>  
>> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>>
>>
>>  I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
>> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>>
>>  Lance gave me this link previously:
>>
>>  http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>>
>>  That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>>
>>  I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
>> installation :(
>>
>>  Thank you!
>>
>>  P.S.
>> Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>>
>>  Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
>> main OS.
>>
>>
>>
>>  --
>>  *Best Regards,
>> amjjawad*
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>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>> Aere
>>
>>
>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

You are reading my mind, as always and I like it :D

Yes, I'll now create a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method and try to install it.
I DO wish it will work this time :(

I will sure keep you and everyone posted. When you are back, poke me on
Failbook and I will be there ;)

Thanks!


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Phill Whiteside  wrote:

> Ali,
>
> the last update I saw was that alternate worked, and you were going to try
> the dd method with desktop? I'm just off out with my parents for a meal,
> but will be back on-line later. Can you post up how you fared with desktop.
>
> Regards,
>
> Phill.
>
>
> On 6 April 2013 18:09, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>
>> Aera and all,
>>
>> I would really appreciate if we could stick to the topic here and not
>> talk about something else :D
>>
>> I had a problem with installing raring-desktop-i386 and I had sent an
>> email asking for help but there is no answer yet. No offense but I really
>> appreciate if we could talk about this very problem, not something else ;)
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Aere Greenway 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>  Ali, and all:
>>>
>>> Yesterday, using a Live-USB created by the (ubuntu repository)
>>> "usb-creator-gtk" package (and the beta2 13.04 Lubuntu system), I installed
>>> a system running the live USB, on my 450 megahertz, 512 megabyte RAM
>>> HP-Vectra system.
>>>
>>> I did not have to remove the ubiquity slideshow package (as I would have
>>> to do with the live CD for a 512 RAM installation).
>>>
>>> I think the difference, is that the usb-creator-gtk package creates a
>>> persistence file for you (if you choose that option), so everything used
>>> doesn't have to reside in a RAM file-system (which uses memory needed for
>>> installation).
>>>
>>> - Aere
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 04/06/2013 09:29 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>>  I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope
>>> everyone is busy with testing ;)
>>>
>>>  Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead
>>> of the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image
>>> installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D
>>>
>>>  I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will
>>> use the same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will
>>> fail yet again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop
>>> image.
>>>
>>>  Will keep you posted ;)
>>>
>>> -- Forwarded message --
>>> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>>> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
>>> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
>>> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>>  I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>>>
>>>  
>>> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>>>
>>>
>>>  I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
>>> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>>>
>>>  Lance gave me this link previously:
>>>
>>>  http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>>>
>>>  That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>>>
>>>  I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
>>> installation :(
>>>
>>>  Thank you!
>>>
>>>  P.S.
>>> Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>>>
>>>  Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is
>>> my main OS.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Nio Wiklund]

Hi Ali

I don't understand your problem making install USB drives. Please explain!

I've done some testing of the lubuntu raring beta2 desktop 32-bit iso
(and reported it to the qa tracker).

I have made a CD with k3b, a live USB cloned with dd, and
live/persistent live USB drives with usb-creator-gtk of precise (the
raring version is broken) and with unetbootin.

I confirmed the bugs found by urupica and found an own 'minibug', but I
don't know how to report it, because it happens after apport is shut off.
-
Booted from CD and USB cloned directly from the iso file:

At shutdown the plymouth dots keep running until I press Enter. There
used to be a line with something like 'Remove install media and press
Enter'. but it is gone. This is only a minibug, but might confuse some
people.

The only difference is that the disk is ejected, while the USB pendrive
sits there waiting for you. In both cases the plymouth dots continue.

Booted from USB created by usb-creator-gtk and unetbootin the computer
shutdown and rebooted properly. So the minibug only appears on cloned
systems (the computer is waiting for Enter without indicating it).
-
Best regards
Nio

On 2013-04-06 19:33, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
> You are reading my mind, as always and I like it :D
> 
> Yes, I'll now create a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method and try to install
> it. I DO wish it will work this time :(
> 
> I will sure keep you and everyone posted. When you are back, poke me on
> Failbook and I will be there ;)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Phill Whiteside  > wrote:
> 
> Ali, 
> 
> the last update I saw was that alternate worked, and you were going
> to try the dd method with desktop? I'm just off out with my parents
> for a meal, but will be back on-line later. Can you post up how you
> fared with desktop.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Phill.
> 
> 
> On 6 April 2013 18:09, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  > wrote:
> 
> Aera and all,
> 
> I would really appreciate if we could stick to the topic here
> and not talk about something else :D
> 
> I had a problem with installing raring-desktop-i386 and I had
> sent an email asking for help but there is no answer yet. No
> offense but I really appreciate if we could talk about this very
> problem, not something else ;)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Aere Greenway
> mailto:a...@dvorak-keyboards.com>>
> wrote:
> 
> Ali, and all:
> 
> Yesterday, using a Live-USB created by the (ubuntu
> repository) "usb-creator-gtk" package (and the beta2 13.04
> Lubuntu system), I installed a system running the live USB,
> on my 450 megahertz, 512 megabyte RAM HP-Vectra system. 
> 
> I did not have to remove the ubiquity slideshow package (as
> I would have to do with the live CD for a 512 RAM
> installation). 
> 
> I think the difference, is that the usb-creator-gtk package
> creates a persistence file for you (if you choose that
> option), so everything used doesn't have to reside in a RAM
> file-system (which uses memory needed for installation). 
> 
> - Aere
> 
> 
> 
> On 04/06/2013 09:29 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I
>> hope everyone is busy with testing ;)
>>
>> Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate
>> image instead of the desktop one (i386 for both) and
>> indeed, the alternate image installation is DONE
>> successfully from the first time :D
>>
>> I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image
>> and will use the same method to create the liveUSB, that
>> is "dd" method. If it will fail yet again, I think someone
>> needs to have a serious look at the desktop image.
>>
>> Will keep you posted ;)
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: *Ali Linx (amjjawad)* > >
>> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
>> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
>> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net
>> "
>> > >
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so
>> there you go:
>>
>> 
>> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>> 
>> 
>>
>>
>> I hate the same issue previously with the daily image 

Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Lance]

If you're multi-booting it's likely this bug:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1080701

It's been around since mid-November and I've been quite vocal about it:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2128648

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2128648&p=12579118#post12579118

It's been a real thorn in my side and it's dramatically slowed my ability to 
properly test the iso images.

Lance

PS: You may have to copy-n-paste the links!

--- On Sat, 4/6/13, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:

From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
Subject: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu user list" , 
"lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:29 AM

Hi,
I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone is busy 
with testing ;)
Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead of the 
desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image installation is 
DONE successfully from the first time :D

I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use the 
same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail yet 
again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop image.

Will keep you posted ;)

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 

Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 



Hi,
I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html



I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but that was 
on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
Lance gave me this link previously:


http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
That didn't help previously to fix the issue.


I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure installation :(
Thank you!
P.S.Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.


Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my main OS.


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ioannis Vranos]

I have seen this bug for some time.

After installation, when shutdown pauses, switch to console 7 to see
the message "Press Enter", and there, press Enter.

I hope this helps.


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On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Nio Wiklund  wrote:
> Hi Ali
>
> I don't understand your problem making install USB drives. Please explain!
>
> I've done some testing of the lubuntu raring beta2 desktop 32-bit iso
> (and reported it to the qa tracker).
>
> I have made a CD with k3b, a live USB cloned with dd, and
> live/persistent live USB drives with usb-creator-gtk of precise (the
> raring version is broken) and with unetbootin.
>
> I confirmed the bugs found by urupica and found an own 'minibug', but I
> don't know how to report it, because it happens after apport is shut off.
> -
> Booted from CD and USB cloned directly from the iso file:
>
> At shutdown the plymouth dots keep running until I press Enter. There
> used to be a line with something like 'Remove install media and press
> Enter'. but it is gone. This is only a minibug, but might confuse some
> people.
>
> The only difference is that the disk is ejected, while the USB pendrive
> sits there waiting for you. In both cases the plymouth dots continue.
>
> Booted from USB created by usb-creator-gtk and unetbootin the computer
> shutdown and rebooted properly. So the minibug only appears on cloned
> systems (the computer is waiting for Enter without indicating it).
> -
> Best regards
> Nio

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Phill Whiteside]

Hi Aere,

it's always good to get new testers on board! I know that the wiki page for
Testing [1] can seem a lot to take on board at one reading, it holds a lot
of background information and is split into various sections, which will
then take you to other sections that provide fuller detail. I'd suggest you
and any other new comers head directly to the iso-testing [2] section which
is linked to from our Testing section on lubuntu. We have done a lot of
work to set the wiki areas up to be as new comer friendly as we can. We
always value input from new comers as to the layout and any FAQ's you'd
like to be on the wiki areas. We have held a series of classroom sessions
on testing, bug reporting etc. [3] and will be doing some more come 13.04.
In addition, Nick has done some video presentations which he'd be more than
happy to get you the links for.

Regards,

Phill.
1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing
2. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/ISO/Procedures
3. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Activities/Classroom


On 6 April 2013 17:16, Aere Greenway  wrote:

>  On 04/05/2013 09:47 AM, Phill Whiteside wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>  the final beta test case is now released [1], this will allow you to see
> what the final release will look like as it has all the artwork and
> applications etc. in it.
>
>  As always, many thanks to those who tested it and are ensuring that
> 13.04 is our best release so far!
>
>  Regards,
>
>  Phill.
> 1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RaringRingtail/ReleaseNotes/Beta2/Lubuntu
>
>
>
>  --
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>
>
>  Phill:
>
> I tested a lot of things yesterday on the beta-release announced above,
> but I can't remember how you need the test results recorded.
>
> The testing (on my 450 mhz 512 meg RAM HP-Vectra) included:
>
> system installation from live USB
> installing updates (software updater - fails the same as with 12.10)
> Java
> Java web-start
> file-roller (archive expansion)
> pulse-audio
> pavucontrol (sees two built-in audio, but no soundblaster card)
> Java sound synthesizer
> automated install of many useful MIDI tools & components
> loading soundfonts using awesfx
> gnome-alsa-mixer to control Soundblaster synth output
> qjackctl (test failed - not obvious how to fix)
> Firefox browser, & download with it (including jnlp).
> numlockx
> fluidR3_GM.sf2 soundfont
>
> -- Sincerely, Aere
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[Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about it
since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).

1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB
3- Checked disc for errors
4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the dark navy
wallpaper and the 5 dots
5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)
6- Re-created the LiveUSB using 'dd' method
7- Went to have my dinner and came back after more than one hour
8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the logo

So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the live
desktop.
Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't login to the
desktop. Now, nothing :D


Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done
successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.

So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to
do?

One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and
install?
The answer is:
If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I expect
the installation to work?
And I won't waste my time yet again to install then get the same result or
even worse :)

Thanks!


-- Forwarded message --
From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 


Hi,

I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:

http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html


I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but that
was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(

Lance gave me this link previously:

http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html

That didn't help previously to fix the issue.

I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
installation :(

Thank you!

P.S.
Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.

Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
main OS.



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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Phill Whiteside]

Hi Ali,

I cannot spend too much time on this tonight as I have to sort out piglet
being able to connect to a projector for my qa/testing session tomorrow. If
piglet is quite happy connecting to an external monitor system, then I'll
have a play with my i386-desktop ISO and see how it behaves. I can only do
this by VM, as piglet is a fully fledged fledged AMD Turon dual core
machine.

Regards,

Phill.


On 6 April 2013 21:02, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:

> I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about
> it since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).
>
> 1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
> 2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB
> 3- Checked disc for errors
> 4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the dark navy
> wallpaper and the 5 dots
> 5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)
> 6- Re-created the LiveUSB using 'dd' method
> 7- Went to have my dinner and came back after more than one hour
> 8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the
> logo
>
> So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the
> live desktop.
> Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't login to the
> desktop. Now, nothing :D
>
>
> Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done
> successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.
>
> So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to
> do?
>
> One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and
> install?
> The answer is:
> If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I expect
> the installation to work?
> And I won't waste my time yet again to install then get the same result or
> even worse :)
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>
> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>
>
> I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>
> Lance gave me this link previously:
>
> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>
> That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>
> I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
> installation :(
>
> Thank you!
>
> P.S.
> Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>
> Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
> main OS.
>
>
>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Hello Lance and thanks for your reply.

I have failed to find any connection or any similarity between my issue
which is explained here:
amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html

and the bug that you mentioned:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1080701

Which is saying: "After 'Preparing to install Ubuntu' screen, raring
installation hangs"

and:
Test steps:
1. Boot the machine with usb
2. Enter the wireless password to enable the wifi connection
3. Wait to hear the drums and select 'Install Ubuntu' with English being
the language selection
4. Click 'Continue' with the default selections on the 'Preparing to
install ubuntu' screen( where it shows the power, available disk space and
internet connectivity statu)
5. The installation does not proceed from this point

This has *nothing *to do with my issue here:
amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
You can go back to my first email below to re-check :D

Again, in my case, the installation of raring-desktop-i386 (AKA Lubuntu
13.04 Beta 2 desktop version) installed from USB created by MultiBootUSB
was actually done *successfully *:D

1- Machine rebooted after a successfully installation process (not even a
single error during the installation)
2- USB Removed
3- Booted to my main OS
4- sudo update-grub
5- Rebooted
6- After selecting Lubutnu 13.04 from the GRUB menu
7- http://i49.tinypic.com/2wmoubl.jpg

So again, I don't know how that bug has anything to do with my case?

Thanks :)


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 11:25 PM, Lance  wrote:

> If you're multi-booting it's likely this bug:
>
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1080701
>
> It's been around since mid-November and I've been quite vocal about it:
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2128648
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2128648&p=12579118#post12579118
>
> It's been a real thorn in my side and it's dramatically slowed my ability
> to properly test the iso images.
>
> Lance
>
> PS: You may have to copy-n-paste the links!
>
> --- On Sat, 4/6/13, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>
> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
> Subject: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
> To: "lubuntu user list" , "
> lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
> Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:29 AM
>
> Hi,
> I didn't get an reply from you guys for two days now :D I hope everyone is
> busy with testing ;)
> Ok, thanks to Phill who advised to go for the alternate image instead of
> the desktop one (i386 for both) and indeed, the alternate image
> installation is DONE successfully from the first time :D
>
> I will try one LAST time to install from the desktop image and will use
> the same method to create the liveUSB, that is "dd" method. If it will fail
> yet again, I think someone needs to have a serious look at the desktop
> image.
>
> Will keep you posted ;)
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> *From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>
> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
> *
> *To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
> *
> *
>
>
> Hi,
> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>
>
>
> *
> *I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
> Lance gave me this link previously:
>
>
> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
> That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>
>
> I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
> installation :(
> Thank you!
> *
> *P.S.Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
> *
> *
>
> Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
> main OS.*
>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[prairie zephyr]

I just finished a testcase: Alternate Install (Encryption) | Ubuntu QA  that 
failed but its probably my fault: my ppc mac won't usb boot (FireWire bootable) 
but I was hoping lubuntu on a flash drive via yaboot might - nope, a waste of 
time.

Just then your mail came in so:   What I didn't realize as a new tester:

a test case usually demands a whole disk install (my mac side is easily 
backed up with CCC but I haven't been ready to trash my lubuntu system since 
the (free) backup options I've looked at don't seem like reliable system 
backups). I have volumes on a FireWire drive I could devote to testing but the 
testcase requires wiping the entire drive. This makes testing a ppc image a bit 
more of a sacrifice since usb flash drives are so cheap, firewire not so much. 
I don't see much sense in running the ppc image in a VBox on an Intel Mac (an 
option for me) since its the ppc hardware it seems to me that's the main 
problem to test against (is this a valid assumption? I'm interested in having 
ppc images available & working. x86 is well tested against by comparison). I 
couldn't get qemu going on the ubuntu side of my ppc to run tests that way - is 
a VirtualBox just as good for testing images? 


I did learn a lot by running the encrypted LVM test for lubuntu so I've 
decided I can wipe my previous lubuntustudio partitions for testing knowing 
I'll get it better by starting out with LVM next time. I do have an old 10GB 
disk I was considering swapping in & out of a firewire box just for testing but 
rather I'll erase my ppc hard drive for these 3 alt-lubuntu testcases and start 
over. My linux yaboot option got messed up from testing ubuntu server and again 
by this alt-lubuntu to usb install anyway. It is a bit of a leap of faith to 
wipe my ppc mac but I'll learn something.









On 2013-04-06, at 3:00 PM, Phill Whiteside  wrote:

> Hi Aere,
> 
> it's always good to get new testers on board! I know that the wiki page for 
> Testing [1] can seem a lot to take on board at one reading, it holds a lot of 
> background information and is split into various sections, which will then 
> take you to other sections that provide fuller detail. I'd suggest you and 
> any other new comers head directly to the iso-testing [2] section which is 
> linked to from our Testing section on lubuntu. We have done a lot of work to 
> set the wiki areas up to be as new comer friendly as we can. We always value 
> input from new comers as to the layout and any FAQ's you'd like to be on the 
> wiki areas. We have held a series of classroom sessions on testing, bug 
> reporting etc. [3] and will be doing some more come 13.04. In addition, Nick 
> has done some video presentations which he'd be more than happy to get you 
> the links for.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Phill.
> 1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing
> 2. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/ISO/Procedures
> 3. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Activities/Classroom
> 
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[∅]

What's the problems with qjackctl? Logs please.

wxl
On Apr 6, 2013 9:17 AM, "Aere Greenway"  wrote:

>  On 04/05/2013 09:47 AM, Phill Whiteside wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>  the final beta test case is now released [1], this will allow you to see
> what the final release will look like as it has all the artwork and
> applications etc. in it.
>
>  As always, many thanks to those who tested it and are ensuring that
> 13.04 is our best release so far!
>
>  Regards,
>
>  Phill.
> 1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RaringRingtail/ReleaseNotes/Beta2/Lubuntu
>
>
>
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>
>  Phill:
>
> I tested a lot of things yesterday on the beta-release announced above,
> but I can't remember how you need the test results recorded.
>
> The testing (on my 450 mhz 512 meg RAM HP-Vectra) included:
>
> system installation from live USB
> installing updates (software updater - fails the same as with 12.10)
> Java
> Java web-start
> file-roller (archive expansion)
> pulse-audio
> pavucontrol (sees two built-in audio, but no soundblaster card)
> Java sound synthesizer
> automated install of many useful MIDI tools & components
> loading soundfonts using awesfx
> gnome-alsa-mixer to control Soundblaster synth output
> qjackctl (test failed - not obvious how to fix)
> Firefox browser, & download with it (including jnlp).
> numlockx
> fluidR3_GM.sf2 soundfont
>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Phill Whiteside]

Hi,

yeah, the different ways of testing is never ending. I use LVM as I can
create a partition without needing to reboot the system. But, and it is a
very important but Testing on real hardware is the only way to fully
test. This page [1] may have too much information on it, but we always
struggle to answer all questions people may have as opposed to giving
people full details. As I've previously said, please do give feed back on
what information we have, where it is and how easy it is for a new comer to
find it.

Regards,

Phill.
1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QATeam/Overview/TheStages


On 6 April 2013 22:57, prairie zephyr  wrote:

> I just finished a testcase: Alternate Install (Encryption) | Ubuntu 
> QA
> that failed but its probably my fault: my ppc mac won't usb boot (FireWire
> bootable) but I was hoping lubuntu on a flash drive via yaboot might -
> nope, a waste of time.
>
> Just then your mail came in so:   What I didn't realize as a new tester:
>
> a test case usually demands a whole disk install (my mac side is easily
> backed up with CCC but I haven't been ready to trash my lubuntu system
> since the (free) backup options I've looked at don't seem like reliable
> system backups). I have volumes on a FireWire drive I could devote to
> testing but the testcase requires wiping the entire drive. This makes
> testing a ppc image a bit more of a sacrifice since usb flash drives are so
> cheap, firewire not so much. I don't see much sense in running the ppc
> image in a VBox on an Intel Mac (an option for me) since its the ppc
> hardware it seems to me that's the main problem to test against (is this a
> valid assumption? I'm interested in having ppc images available & working.
> x86 is well tested against by comparison). I couldn't get qemu going on the
> ubuntu side of my ppc to run tests that way - is a VirtualBox just as good
> for testing images?
>
> I did learn a lot by running the encrypted LVM test for lubuntu so I've
> decided I can wipe my previous lubuntustudio partitions for testing knowing
> I'll get it better by starting out with LVM next time. I do have an old
> 10GB disk I was considering swapping in & out of a firewire box just for
> testing but rather I'll erase my ppc hard drive for these 3 alt-lubuntu
> testcases and start over. My linux yaboot option got messed up from testing
> ubuntu server and again by this alt-lubuntu to usb install anyway. It is a
> bit of a leap of faith to wipe my ppc mac but I'll learn something.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 2013-04-06, at 3:00 PM, Phill Whiteside  wrote:
>
> Hi Aere,
>
> it's always good to get new testers on board! I know that the wiki page
> for Testing [1] can seem a lot to take on board at one reading, it holds a
> lot of background information and is split into various sections, which
> will then take you to other sections that provide fuller detail. I'd
> suggest you and any other new comers head directly to the iso-testing [2]
> section which is linked to from our Testing section on lubuntu. We have
> done a lot of work to set the wiki areas up to be as new comer friendly as
> we can. We always value input from new comers as to the layout and any
> FAQ's you'd like to be on the wiki areas. We have held a series of
> classroom sessions on testing, bug reporting etc. [3] and will be doing
> some more come 13.04. In addition, Nick has done some video presentations
> which he'd be more than happy to get you the links for.
>
> Regards,
>
> Phill.
> 1. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing
> 2. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/ISO/Procedures
> 3. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Activities/Classroom
>
> ...
>
>
>


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Aere Greenway]

On 04/06/2013 04:16 PM, ∅ wrote:

What's the problems with qjackctl? Logs please.
I figured where qjackctl isn't one of the core (required - installed by 
default) components, I would have to address that problem with the 
people supporting JACK/qjackctl.


I don't yet know what the problem is.  It won't successfully initialize, 
which used to be common, but now is rare.


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[∅]

I pretty much run "lubuntu studio" so would be happy to help if you give
specifics.

wxl
On Apr 6, 2013 4:05 PM, "Aere Greenway"  wrote:

> On 04/06/2013 04:16 PM, ∅ wrote:
>
>> What's the problems with qjackctl? Logs please.
>>
> I figured where qjackctl isn't one of the core (required - installed by
> default) components, I would have to address that problem with the people
> supporting JACK/qjackctl.
>
> I don't yet know what the problem is.  It won't successfully initialize,
> which used to be common, but now is rare.
>
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[Lubuntu-qa] Daily Images

[Phill Whiteside]

Hi folks,

the daily images are now turned back on. The lubuntu ones have had been
done as a manual intervention, the rest of the world will build as normal.
(Ubuntu will build this morning).

Long story, but all that matters is that all the daily images are set, once
again. to build automatically.

Regards,

Phill.



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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

HOOHAA :D

Finally, the installation of raring-desktop-i386 from the LiveUSB created
by Startup Disk Creator was done successfully :D

However, the same issue has occurred again. Whenever I want to check disc
for errors, it just sits there on the 5 dots with Lubuntu Logo, that is all.

I decided to give it ONE last chance before I totally give up from the
desktop image and it didn't let me down :D

So, I have two successful installations now, one for the desktop image and
the other for the alternate. I'm going to play with the un-official PPA for
Lubuntu (
https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-dev/+archive/non-official-apps?field.series_filter=raring)
and try to produce some bugs/errors as much as possible but that would be
for Round 3 and tomorrow :D

Thank you!

P.S.
Do we have to report the issue as a bug? I mean "check disc for errors"
never worked on the desktop image?!


On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Phill Whiteside  wrote:

> Hi Ali,
>
> I cannot spend too much time on this tonight as I have to sort out piglet
> being able to connect to a projector for my qa/testing session tomorrow. If
> piglet is quite happy connecting to an external monitor system, then I'll
> have a play with my i386-desktop ISO and see how it behaves. I can only do
> this by VM, as piglet is a fully fledged fledged AMD Turon dual core
> machine.
>
> Regards,
>
> Phill.
>
>
> On 6 April 2013 21:02, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>
>> I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about
>> it since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).
>>
>> 1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
>> 2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB
>> 3- Checked disc for errors
>> 4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the dark navy
>> wallpaper and the 5 dots
>> 5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)
>> 6- Re-created the LiveUSB using 'dd' method
>> 7- Went to have my dinner and came back after more than one hour
>> 8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the
>> logo
>>
>> So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the
>> live desktop.
>> Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't login to the
>> desktop. Now, nothing :D
>>
>>
>> Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done
>> successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.
>>
>> So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to
>> do?
>>
>> One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and
>> install?
>> The answer is:
>> If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I
>> expect the installation to work?
>> And I won't waste my time yet again to install then get the same result
>> or even worse :)
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
>> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
>> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>>
>> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>>
>>
>> I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
>> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>>
>> Lance gave me this link previously:
>>
>> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>>
>> That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>>
>> I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
>> installation :(
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> P.S.
>> Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>>
>> Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
>> main OS.
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Nio Wiklund]

Hi Ioannis,

Maybe I did not understand your instruction, but this version of raring
does not print "Press Enter" for me in any of the text screens
(by ctrl +alt + F1-6) and not in the graphic screen (by ctrl +alt + F7).
It only states

The system is going down for halt now

in the screens and I think it is sent at the beginning of the shutdown
process. And it works to press Enter in the graphic screen (only).

How should I report it?

Nio

On 2013-04-06 21:33, Ioannis Vranos wrote:
> I have seen this bug for some time.
> 
> After installation, when shutdown pauses, switch to console 7 to see
> the message "Press Enter", and there, press Enter.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> 
> Ioannis Vranos
> 
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> 
> 
> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Nio Wiklund  wrote:
>> Hi Ali
>>
>> I don't understand your problem making install USB drives. Please explain!
>>
>> I've done some testing of the lubuntu raring beta2 desktop 32-bit iso
>> (and reported it to the qa tracker).
>>
>> I have made a CD with k3b, a live USB cloned with dd, and
>> live/persistent live USB drives with usb-creator-gtk of precise (the
>> raring version is broken) and with unetbootin.
>>
>> I confirmed the bugs found by urupica and found an own 'minibug', but I
>> don't know how to report it, because it happens after apport is shut off.
>> -
>> Booted from CD and USB cloned directly from the iso file:
>>
>> At shutdown the plymouth dots keep running until I press Enter. There
>> used to be a line with something like 'Remove install media and press
>> Enter'. but it is gone. This is only a minibug, but might confuse some
>> people.
>>
>> The only difference is that the disk is ejected, while the USB pendrive
>> sits there waiting for you. In both cases the plymouth dots continue.
>>
>> Booted from USB created by usb-creator-gtk and unetbootin the computer
>> shutdown and rebooted properly. So the minibug only appears on cloned
>> systems (the computer is waiting for Enter without indicating it).
>> -
>> Best regards
>> Nio


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Lance]

There is a test written for "Check disc for defects" here:

http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/243/builds/41187/testcases/1447/results

But a lot of it is wrong I think ... I'm pretty sure that's a 'casper' 
bug ;^)

Lance

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From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
Subject: Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2
To: "Phill Whiteside" 
Cc: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" , "lubuntu 
user list" 
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 7:44 PM

HOOHAA :D
Finally, the installation of raring-desktop-i386 from the LiveUSB created by 
Startup Disk Creator was done successfully :D
However, the same issue has occurred again. Whenever I want to check disc for 
errors, it just sits there on the 5 dots with Lubuntu Logo, that is all.

I decided to give it ONE last chance before I totally give up from the desktop 
image and it didn't let me down :D
So, I have two successful installations now, one for the desktop image and the 
other for the alternate. I'm going to play with the un-official PPA for Lubuntu 
(https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-dev/+archive/non-official-apps?field.series_filter=raring)
 and try to produce some bugs/errors as much as possible but that would be for 
Round 3 and tomorrow :D

Thank you!
P.S.Do we have to report the issue as a bug? I mean "check disc for errors" 
never worked on the desktop image?!  



On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Phill Whiteside  wrote:

Hi Ali,
I cannot spend too much time on this tonight as I have to sort out piglet being 
able to connect to a projector for my qa/testing session tomorrow. If piglet is 
quite happy connecting to an external monitor system, then I'll have a play 
with my i386-desktop ISO and see how it behaves. I can only do this by VM, as 
piglet is a fully fledged fledged AMD Turon dual core machine.


Regards,
Phill.

On 6 April 2013 21:02, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:


I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about it 
since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).


1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB3- Checked disc for 
errors4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the dark navy 
wallpaper and the 5 dots
5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)6- Re-created 
the LiveUSB using 'dd' method7- Went to have my dinner and came back after more 
than one hour
8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the logo
So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the live 
desktop.Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't login to 
the desktop. Now, nothing :D




Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done 
successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.

So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to do?
One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and 
install?The answer is:


If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I expect the 
installation to work?And I won't waste my time yet again to install then get 
the same result or even worse :)

Thanks!

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 



Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 





Hi,
I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html





I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but that was 
on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
Lance gave me this link previously:




http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
That didn't help previously to fix the issue.




I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure installation :(
Thank you!
P.S.Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.




Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my main OS.



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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Ioannis Vranos]

I just checked Beta 2 in a virtual machine. The message did not appear
in console 7, the first time I checked. It appeared the second time I
switched to it though.

About the bug report, I think the Lubuntu people in here will help you
with it. Perhaps it is Upstart's bug.


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>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Nio Wiklund  wrote:
>>> Hi Ali
>>>
>>> I don't understand your problem making install USB drives. Please explain!
>>>
>>> I've done some testing of the lubuntu raring beta2 desktop 32-bit iso
>>> (and reported it to the qa tracker).
>>>
>>> I have made a CD with k3b, a live USB cloned with dd, and
>>> live/persistent live USB drives with usb-creator-gtk of precise (the
>>> raring version is broken) and with unetbootin.
>>>
>>> I confirmed the bugs found by urupica and found an own 'minibug', but I
>>> don't know how to report it, because it happens after apport is shut off.
>>> -
>>> Booted from CD and USB cloned directly from the iso file:
>>>
>>> At shutdown the plymouth dots keep running until I press Enter. There
>>> used to be a line with something like 'Remove install media and press
>>> Enter'. but it is gone. This is only a minibug, but might confuse some
>>> people.
>>>
>>> The only difference is that the disk is ejected, while the USB pendrive
>>> sits there waiting for you. In both cases the plymouth dots continue.
>>>
>>> Booted from USB created by usb-creator-gtk and unetbootin the computer
>>> shutdown and rebooted properly. So the minibug only appears on cloned
>>> systems (the computer is waiting for Enter without indicating it).
>>> -
>>> Best regards
>>> Nio
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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Aere Greenway]

On 04/06/2013 05:11 PM, ∅ wrote:


I pretty much run "lubuntu studio" so would be happy to help if you 
give specifics.


wxl

On Apr 6, 2013 4:05 PM, "Aere Greenway" > wrote:


On 04/06/2013 04:16 PM, ∅ wrote:

What's the problems with qjackctl? Logs please.

I figured where qjackctl isn't one of the core (required -
installed by default) components, I would have to address that
problem with the people supporting JACK/qjackctl.

I don't yet know what the problem is.  It won't successfully
initialize, which used to be common, but now is rare.

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Sincerely,

Aere


wxl:

The problem I ran into with qjackctl was from my lack of care in 
configuring it.


It works perfectly, now that I fixed my bad configuration.  It seems 
rock-solid and reliable.


And (finally) the 1.1.6 version of Fluidsynth (Qsynth) is available with 
13.04, so I don't have to apply a PPA fix to libfluidsynth1. That 
version also doesn't hang the system if there isn't enough memory for 
its soundfont(s).


I really like 13.04, for that reason alone.

I put it through some pretty challenging tests, and Qsynth came through 
without cutting out (underruns).


So my minimum system is still viable for running MIDI, if only we can 
sort-out the software-updater problem.


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Fwd: Help - Beta2 installation Failed

[Nio Wiklund]

You are right Ioannis,

Actually the first time I tried, the message is shown. This is my result
from VirtualBox (cut from the qa-tracker)
-
VirtualBox-4.1.12_Ubuntu_r7724S_in_Precise_32-bit_768MB_RAM (I think the
one from the repos)

The same result as with the Asus motherboard except the minibug at
poweroff and reboot. Here the message can be seen, because it runs in
text mode (the simple plymouth text dots) and 'Please remove
installation media and close the tray (if any) then press ENTER:'
-
See the attached picture. So we can conclude that the message is there,
but it is hidden, when the graphic plymouth splash screen is running. It
should be fairly easy to fix this bug :-)

Who can help me report it to the devs?
-
@amjjawad

The vbox has 768 MB RAM, and can run the desktop quickly, without any
delay or other problems (except the known bugs). I haven't tried to
install yet.

Best regards
Nio


On 2013-04-07 04:55, Ioannis Vranos wrote:
> I just checked Beta 2 in a virtual machine. The message did not appear
> in console 7, the first time I checked. It appeared the second time I
> switched to it though.
> 
> About the bug report, I think the Lubuntu people in here will help you
> with it. Perhaps it is Upstart's bug.
> 
> 
> Ioannis Vranos
> 
> http://www.cppsoftware.net
> 
> 
>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Nio Wiklund  wrote:
 Hi Ali

 I don't understand your problem making install USB drives. Please explain!

 I've done some testing of the lubuntu raring beta2 desktop 32-bit iso
 (and reported it to the qa tracker).

 I have made a CD with k3b, a live USB cloned with dd, and
 live/persistent live USB drives with usb-creator-gtk of precise (the
 raring version is broken) and with unetbootin.

 I confirmed the bugs found by urupica and found an own 'minibug', but I
 don't know how to report it, because it happens after apport is shut off.
 -
 Booted from CD and USB cloned directly from the iso file:

 At shutdown the plymouth dots keep running until I press Enter. There
 used to be a line with something like 'Remove install media and press
 Enter'. but it is gone. This is only a minibug, but might confuse some
 people.

 The only difference is that the disk is ejected, while the USB pendrive
 sits there waiting for you. In both cases the plymouth dots continue.

 Booted from USB created by usb-creator-gtk and unetbootin the computer
 shutdown and rebooted properly. So the minibug only appears on cloned
 systems (the computer is waiting for Enter without indicating it).
 -
 Best regards
 Nio
>>

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] Beta 2 is released

[Nio Wiklund]

On 2013-04-07 06:05, Aere Greenway wrote:
> On 04/06/2013 05:11 PM, ∅ wrote:
>>
>> I pretty much run "lubuntu studio" so would be happy to help if you
>> give specifics.
>>
>> wxl
>>
>> On Apr 6, 2013 4:05 PM, "Aere Greenway" > > wrote:
>>
>> On 04/06/2013 04:16 PM, ∅ wrote:
>>
>> What's the problems with qjackctl? Logs please.
>>
>> I figured where qjackctl isn't one of the core (required -
>> installed by default) components, I would have to address that
>> problem with the people supporting JACK/qjackctl.
>>
>> I don't yet know what the problem is.  It won't successfully
>> initialize, which used to be common, but now is rare.
>>
>> -- 
>> Sincerely,
>> Aere
>>
> wxl:
> 
> The problem I ran into with qjackctl was from my lack of care in
> configuring it. 
> 
> It works perfectly, now that I fixed my bad configuration.  It seems
> rock-solid and reliable. 
> 
> And (finally) the 1.1.6 version of Fluidsynth (Qsynth) is available with
> 13.04, so I don't have to apply a PPA fix to libfluidsynth1.  That
> version also doesn't hang the system if there isn't enough memory for
> its soundfont(s). 
> 
> I really like 13.04, for that reason alone. 
> 
> I put it through some pretty challenging tests, and Qsynth came through
> without cutting out (underruns). 
> 
> So my minimum system is still viable for running MIDI, if only we can
> sort-out the software-updater problem. 
> 
> -- 
> Sincerely,
> Aere
> 
> 
> 
Great work and great results! Congratulations :-)

Nio

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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Ali Linx (amjjawad)]

Hi Lance,

In my case, as I explained previously, when I go for "Check disc for
defects", all what I get on the screen is the 5 dots and Lubuntu logo, as
the attached image :)

Thanks!


On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM, Lance  wrote:

> There is a test written for "Check disc for defects" here:
>
>
> http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/243/builds/41187/testcases/1447/results
>
> But a lot of it is wrong I think ... I'm pretty sure that's a
> 'casper' bug ;^)
>
> Lance
>
> --- On Sat, 4/6/13, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>
> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
> Subject: Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2
> To: "Phill Whiteside" 
> Cc: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" ,
> "lubuntu user list" 
> Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 7:44 PM
>
> HOOHAA :D
> Finally, the installation of raring-desktop-i386 from the LiveUSB created
> by Startup Disk Creator was done successfully :D
> However, the same issue has occurred again. Whenever I want to check disc
> for errors, it just sits there on the 5 dots with Lubuntu Logo, that is all.
>
> I decided to give it ONE last chance before I totally give up from the
> desktop image and it didn't let me down :D
> So, I have two successful installations now, one for the desktop image and
> the other for the alternate. I'm going to play with the un-official PPA for
> Lubuntu (
> https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-dev/+archive/non-official-apps?field.series_filter=raring)
> and try to produce some bugs/errors as much as possible but that would be
> for Round 3 and tomorrow :D
>
> Thank you!
> P.S.Do we have to report the issue as a bug? I mean "check disc for
> errors" never worked on the desktop image?!
>
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Phill Whiteside 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Ali,
> I cannot spend too much time on this tonight as I have to sort out piglet
> being able to connect to a projector for my qa/testing session tomorrow. If
> piglet is quite happy connecting to an external monitor system, then I'll
> have a play with my i386-desktop ISO and see how it behaves. I can only do
> this by VM, as piglet is a fully fledged fledged AMD Turon dual core
> machine.
>
>
> Regards,
> Phill.
>
> On 6 April 2013 21:02, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>
>
> I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about
> it since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).
>
>
> 1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
> 2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB3- Checked disc
> for errors4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the
> dark navy wallpaper and the 5 dots
> 5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)6-
> Re-created the LiveUSB using 'dd' method7- Went to have my dinner and came
> back after more than one hour
> 8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the
> logo
> So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the
> live desktop.Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't
> login to the desktop. Now, nothing :D
>
>
>
>
> Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done
> successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.
>
> So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to
> do?
> One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and
> install?The answer is:
>
>
> If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I expect
> the installation to work?And I won't waste my time yet again to install
> then get the same result or even worse :)
>
> Thanks!
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>
>
>
> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi,
> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>
>
>
>
>
> I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
> Lance gave me this link previously:
>
>
>
>
> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
> That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>
>
>
>
> I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
> installation :(
> Thank you!
> P.S.Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>
>
>
>
> Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
> main OS.
>


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Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2

[Ho Wan Chan]

Maybe you guys should try the Ubuntu Desktop i386 image first?

Regards,
Howard Chan (smartboyhw)
On 2013-4-7 下午2:40, "Ali Linx (amjjawad)"  wrote:

> Hi Lance,
>
> In my case, as I explained previously, when I go for "Check disc for
> defects", all what I get on the screen is the 5 dots and Lubuntu logo, as
> the attached image :)
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM, Lance  wrote:
>
>> There is a test written for "Check disc for defects" here:
>>
>>
>> http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/243/builds/41187/testcases/1447/results
>>
>> But a lot of it is wrong I think ... I'm pretty sure that's a
>> 'casper' bug ;^)
>>
>> Lance
>>
>> --- On Sat, 4/6/13, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>>
>> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>> Subject: Re: [Lubuntu-qa] raring-desktop-i386 Installation Test - Report 2
>> To: "Phill Whiteside" 
>> Cc: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" ,
>> "lubuntu user list" 
>> Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 7:44 PM
>>
>> HOOHAA :D
>> Finally, the installation of raring-desktop-i386 from the LiveUSB created
>> by Startup Disk Creator was done successfully :D
>> However, the same issue has occurred again. Whenever I want to check disc
>> for errors, it just sits there on the 5 dots with Lubuntu Logo, that is all.
>>
>> I decided to give it ONE last chance before I totally give up from the
>> desktop image and it didn't let me down :D
>> So, I have two successful installations now, one for the desktop image
>> and the other for the alternate. I'm going to play with the un-official PPA
>> for Lubuntu (
>> https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-dev/+archive/non-official-apps?field.series_filter=raring)
>> and try to produce some bugs/errors as much as possible but that would be
>> for Round 3 and tomorrow :D
>>
>> Thank you!
>> P.S.Do we have to report the issue as a bug? I mean "check disc for
>> errors" never worked on the desktop image?!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Phill Whiteside 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ali,
>> I cannot spend too much time on this tonight as I have to sort out piglet
>> being able to connect to a projector for my qa/testing session tomorrow. If
>> piglet is quite happy connecting to an external monitor system, then I'll
>> have a play with my i386-desktop ISO and see how it behaves. I can only do
>> this by VM, as piglet is a fully fledged fledged AMD Turon dual core
>> machine.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Phill.
>>
>> On 6 April 2013 21:02, Ali Linx (amjjawad)  wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think it is better to edit the subject and forward my last email about
>> it since the first email and this one on the same ISO (raring-desktop-i386).
>>
>>
>> 1- I have created a LiveUSB using the 'dd' method.
>> 2- I have tried to boot my test laptop from that LiveUSB3- Checked disc
>> for errors4- My machine was sitting and waiting on Lubuntu Logo with the
>> dark navy wallpaper and the 5 dots
>> 5- Re-checked md5sum for the downloaded ISO (raring-desktop-i386)6-
>> Re-created the LiveUSB using 'dd' method7- Went to have my dinner and came
>> back after more than one hour
>> 8- BAD NEWS, the machine is still doing nothing but the 5 dots with the
>> logo
>> So, this time, the installation is not even done. I can't even see the
>> live desktop.Last time, at least I was able to install but then couldn't
>> login to the desktop. Now, nothing :D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Installing Lubuntu 13.04 beta 2 from raring-alternate-i386 was done
>> successfully using the 'dd' method to create the LiveUSB.
>>
>> So, your thoughts are more than welcome as I'm stuck and not sure what to
>> do?
>> One may ask why I'm checking the disc for errors and not go ahead and
>> install?The answer is:
>>
>>
>> If the tool to check the disc for errors does not work, how would I
>> expect the installation to work?And I won't waste my time yet again to
>> install then get the same result or even worse :)
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: Ali Linx (amjjawad) 
>>
>>
>>
>> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
>> Subject: Help - Beta2 installation Failed
>> To: "lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net" 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> I have written everything on my blog with screenshots so there you go:
>> http://amjjawad.blogspot.com/2013/04/testing-lubuntu-1304-report-1.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I hate the same issue previously with the daily image of 18-3-2013 but
>> that was on Beta1 stage. We are now on Beta2 :(
>> Lance gave me this link previously:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-initrd-bug.html
>> That didn't help previously to fix the issue.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm OUT of idea because this is the first time I have a failure
>> installation :(
>> Thank you!
>> P.S.Yes, this is a very fresh new installation.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Also note: Lubuntu 12.10 is installed on that very machine and it is my
>> main OS.
>>
>
>
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[Lubuntu-qa] Disk access after package update (was: Beta 2 is released)

[Jonathan Marsden]

On 04/05/2013 03:58 PM, Aere Greenway wrote:

> 13.04 exhibits the same problem as 12.10 (and 12.04), where the
> software updater window goes away, and there is no indication (other
> than by closely watching the Task Manager window) that the process
> has completed.

(1) Can you help define "the process" more clearly?  Are we talking
about a process (an instance of a Linux userland executable program)
that runs, and continues to run in the background and then exits when
its work is done?  If so, what is the name of that process?  Or, are we
talking about "disk access ceases"?  If the latter, is the issue simply
that of disk caching happening?  If the latter, would

  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade && sync

solve the issue by forcing all pending writes back out to disk before
the combined command exits back to the shell?

As a quick test, I just ran Lubunu 12.04 in a VM with 512MB RAM and only
40% of one core of my CPU, and ran that command... updated 12 packages
or so.  I noticed disk activity for maybe 3 or 4 seconds after the
command completed.  Is that the symptom of the problem you are describing?

If you have more time than that to investigate on your own system,
please try running top in a second terminal window during the time of
interest, and note which process(es) use significant CPU or other
resources then, which go away once "the process" completes.

(2) Other than being a performance issue, what is the problem with the
machine being busy for a while?  What actual problem or difficulty does
it cause the end user?  If they shut down their machine (cleanly, not
just yanking the power cord or hitting the reset button!) during this
time, does filesystem corruption occur, or something similarly bad?  Put
another way, what specifically is it that takes this from being "some
slowness in an older computer" to being "a problem"?

Jonathan


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