How to install the latest gcc compiler without pain sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntu-toolchain-r/test # the best remedy whatsoever sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:jonathonf/gcc-7.2 # (also broken https://askubuntu.com/questions/1009433/dependency-issues-while-installing-gcc-7-3-from-jonathon-fs-ppa)
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:jonathonf/gcc sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install gcc-8 g++-8 # will install 7.3.0-5ubuntu1~16.04.york0 sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/gcc gcc /usr/bin/gcc-8 40 --slave /usr/bin/g++ g++ /usr/bin/g++-8 As Asus ROG user i'm aware of ongoing struggle with Nvidia driver, which is in conflict with Devian-based systems (https://bugs.debian.org/cgi- bin/pkgreport.cgi?pkg=nvidia-driver;dist=unstable https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=852152 ). I disable NVidia card editing boot config (Restart your computer and enter BOIS (hold down f2) Change boot priority to boot to your USB Stick first. Save and reboot When the grub boot loader menu is visible highlight “Try Ubuntu GNOME without installing” (use your up and down arrows) Press “e” on your keyboard, this will allow you to edit the boot config. nouveau.modeset=0 tpm_tis.interrupts=0 acpi_osi=Linux i915.preliminary_hw_support=1 idle=nomwait Run the command: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y upgrade && sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade Remove all Nvidia installs(if any), run this command: sudo apt-get purge nvidia* Run the command: sudo apt-get install nvidia-361-updates nvidia-prime Reboot: sudo reboot I used boot-repair software https://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair/home/Home/ It was indispensable ========================================= Links, used in combination with each other. Nothing is like a silver bullet. https://jeremymdyson.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/ubuntugnome-16-04-on-asus-rog-gl552v/ https://www.howtogeek.com/114884/how-to-repair-grub2-when-ubuntu-wont-boot/ https://askubuntu.com/questions/624966/cant-login-after-nvidia-driver-install-v-14-04 https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/4etbsw/nouveau_error_during_installation_of_ubuntu_gnome/ ** Bug watch added: Debian Bug tracker #852152 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=852152 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1750937 Title: 4.4.0-116 Kernel update on 2/21 breaks Nvidia drivers (on 14.04 and 16.04) by an insufficient compiler! To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gcc/+bug/1750937/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
