Suddenly very slow to start
Hello Fellow Ubuntu Users For some strange reason my Ubuntu 10.04 has suddenly become very slow to boot. I tried to repair the system at boot ( pressing escape) and then selected 'repair broken packages'. I have tried the above several times but still keep getting error messages as follows: usb 1-4 device descriptor read/64, error -110 unable to enumerate usb device on port 4 unable to enumerate usb device on port 5 It also thinks that there is a program still running, although it has started from cold. Can anyone tell me what these mean and how I can fix them ? Thanks very much David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Suddenly very slow to start
Hey Dave, Do you have an external USB hard drive plugged into the machine? If so can you try unplugging it and rebooting to see if it still starts up slowly? If not can you please open the termal and type: lsusb And please copy and paste the results? On 5 October 2010 23:44, David Bowskill david...@tpg.com.au wrote: Hello Fellow Ubuntu Users For some strange reason my Ubuntu 10.04 has suddenly become very slow to boot. I tried to repair the system at boot ( pressing escape) and then selected 'repair broken packages'. I have tried the above several times but still keep getting error messages as follows: usb 1-4 device descriptor read/64, error -110 unable to enumerate usb device on port 4 unable to enumerate usb device on port 5 It also thinks that there is a program still running, although it has started from cold. Can anyone tell me what these mean and how I can fix them ? Thanks very much David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Telstra Next G USB Modem and Ubuntu 10.04
Hi, Can anyone direct me to a link that might help me connect with my Telstra NextG USB Modem through Ubuntu 10.04? Thanks. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Telstra Next G USB Modem and Ubuntu 10.04
On 4 October 2010 19:07, onetruth troyslibr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Can anyone direct me to a link that might help me connect with my Telstra NextG USB Modem through Ubuntu 10.04? Thanks. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Hi there, The first place I would look for to start on this would be https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Projects/WirelessBroadbandInformation As a team we have tried to generate some information on locally available products for all to share. If your device is not listed on the wiki page or the information there isn't helping just let us know what model or type of USB modem you have (there are several models) because they are all slightly different. It is usually written on the device somewhere in small print. Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Promoting Ubuntu
To discuss this prior to the meeting: My suggestion is this: We prepare, advertise and give a 30minute presentation to 12-24 people at a time. They can bring their own machines. For the remaining time ?1.5 hours, we help them test and hopefully install Ubuntu. In short: Starting in Brisbane (North or CBD because that is where I can get to easily) but hopefully extending this further if it works well. The target audience is small business professional or home users who use their computers every day but who are not geeks or technical people. I could prepare/source the 15m presentation which gives a user overview of browsing/office/evolution - the 90% desktop functionality. Then ?15m questions with prepared photo, movie watching, torrent +? responses. I'd need some reviewers. We prepare an ad. We're aiming primarily to convert MS Windows users so we need something catchy and simple for the ad. This will need some brainstorming, It needs to appeal to our target audience. In the session we would probably need 3 of us present skilled in Ubuntu Installation. This idea could possibly be merged with promoting Ubuntu to charitable organisations - For them we offer them attendance for free. It would make them more likely to show an interest because they could see that they are getting something that others have to pay for. Any thoughts? Regards, Paul Whipp Office: 07 3103 2894 Mobile: 0410 545 357 Do more business with your website! http://www.paulwhippconsulting.com.au Joomla, Magento, PHP and MySQL web application developerhttp://www.paulwhippconsulting.com.au/ On 27 September 2010 10:22, Paul Whipp paul.wh...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there, I've been using Ubuntu for work and play since 8.04. I am interested in getting more people to use ubuntu because it is better for them than the alternatives. I have been thinking about preparing a presentation and inviting people to come to it. After introducing Ubuntu and going over its use/benefits (focus on browsing/open office/email) people could try ubuntu and get instant help installing it if they have brought their laptops etc. along. I would need a couple of helpers who can speak non-geek and help with the installation issues and hand holding. I would aim for 12-24 attendees. I am new to this list community so forgive me if this is obvious: I was going to post this as an agenda item for the next irc meeting but, while I can edit old meeting pages, the place where it says to add agenda items for the next meeting is on an immutable page ( https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Meetings). Am I missing something there? Regards, Paul Whipp Office: 07 3103 2894 Mobile: 0410 545 357 Do more business with your website!http://www.paulwhippconsulting.com.au Joomla, Magento, PHP and MySQL web application developerhttp://www.paulwhippconsulting.com.au/ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Suddenly very slow to start
Thanks for reply Dave. There are no devices plugged into any USB port (apart from the mouse) although the effect did seem to first arise when I was using a USB stick some while ago. I have run 'lsusb' in a terminal and the results are as below: da...@djb-p4:~$ lsusb Bus 007 Device 002: ID 0461:4d01 Primax Electronics, Ltd Comfort Keyboard Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:0151 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Mass Storage Device Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub da...@djb-p4:~$ Thanks for your help David Bowskill On 06/10/10 00:07, David Fawcett wrote: Hey Dave, Do you have an external USB hard drive plugged into the machine? If so can you try unplugging it and rebooting to see if it still starts up slowly? If not can you please open the termal and type: lsusb And please copy and paste the results? On 5 October 2010 23:44, David Bowskill david...@tpg.com.au wrote: Hello Fellow Ubuntu Users For some strange reason my Ubuntu 10.04 has suddenly become very slow to boot. I tried to repair the system at boot ( pressing escape) and then selected 'repair broken packages'. I have tried the above several times but still keep getting error messages as follows: usb 1-4 device descriptor read/64, error -110 unable to enumerate usb device on port 4 unable to enumerate usb device on port 5 It also thinks that there is a program still running, although it has started from cold. Can anyone tell me what these mean and how I can fix them ? Thanks very much David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Suddenly very slow to start
Many thanks to the two David's who replied to me. The command 'lsusb I was not aware of, and with the '-v' switch, provides a mass of data (not sure what it all means) about the USB connected devices. This is the great thing about the Linux (especially Ubuntu) Community - the great sense of camerade and willing help that is shared around. I belong to a 'Mens Shed' and we have a computer club which at present is based on the 'dark' side. My aim is to convert as many as possible to the 'light' (Linux). To this end I am very much interested in what Paul Whipp is suggesting to promote Ubuntu - more strength to his elbow ! Many thanks again David Bowskill On 06/10/10 15:03, David Whyte wrote: On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 1:44 PM, David Bowskill david...@tpg.com.au wrote: Thanks for reply Dave. There are no devices plugged into any USB port (apart from the mouse) although the effect did seem to first arise when I was using a USB stick some while ago. I have run 'lsusb' in a terminal and the results are as below: da...@djb-p4:~$ lsusb Bus 007 Device 002: ID 0461:4d01 Primax Electronics, Ltd Comfort Keyboard Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:0151 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Mass Storage Device Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub da...@djb-p4:~$ Hi, Just thought as another David, I could add to this thread :) It looks like the line... Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:0151 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Mass Storage Device ...is an internal media card reader. Do you have a card in the internal reader when you boot? If so, try removing that before boot up. There are ways to boot in safe mode or recovery mode or something too, which shows all the startup messages scrolling up the screen. If you get there, you may see some errors about what the problem is. Cheers, Whytey -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
