[Resolved] Re: Problem with Ubuntu Natty

[NoOp]

On 06/22/2011 10:12 AM, Javier Revilla wrote:
> Hi NoOp, 
> 
> Thanks a lot, I solved the problem with your advice. 
> 
> 
>> Just found this one:
>> https://bugs.launchpad.net/nvidia-drivers-ubuntu/+bug/773095
>> [failed to load module "nvidia" after upgrade to 11.04]
>> 
>> So, yes. Please remove/rename /etc/X11/xorg.conf & then check comment
>> #3. The kernel should be modified to the one that you are using.
> 
> I read the bug report and I followed the indications. 
> apt-get install --reinstall linux-headers-2.6.38-8
> apt-get install --reinstall nvidia-current
> 
> Then, I renamed /etc/X11/xorg.conf. 
> And finally, I rebooted. 
> 
> Then, I got a message telling me that my hardware is not capable of
> running Unity. Which is not a problem at all for me. So, the session
> started with the Gnome Windows Manager. 
> 
> So, right now, I am writing to you from my computer. 
> Now everything is working fine again. 
> 
> 
> Some lessons I learned. 
> 
> 1. Ask questions less aggressively (even if you are pissed-off). 
> 
> 2. Never install a non-LTS Ubuntu version. 
> 
> 3. Be patient. And there will always be some good soul with the right
> answer. 
> 
> 4. When there is a problem do not re-install everything from scratch. It
> is a loss of time.
> 
> 5. Gnome is the best. It always works. Do not use Unity. 
> 
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> Cheers, 
> Javier Revilla

Excellent! And welcome back to the fold :-)

Gary