[Bug 1760818] Re: gedit and gnome-calculator transparency/graphics corruption issue when GTK_IM_MODULE=xim is set

2020-04-21 Thread John Wilson
Happened to gnome-calculator on my laptop. Didn't notice any problem with gedit. Renamed ~/.xinputrc, logout/login, problem solved. This laptop started with 10.04LTS and has upgraded through all LTS versions to 18.04LTS. I use gnome-flashback metacity by default... -- You received this bug notifi

[Bug 1863439] [NEW] Trying to install Virtualbox using Synaptic as Ubuntu software had problems

2020-02-15 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: ohn@john-H81M-S2H-GSM:~$ ubuntu-bug linux john@john-H81M-S2H-GSM:~$ [9802:9802:0215/122134.789319:ERROR:sandbox_linux.cc(372)] InitializeSandbox() called with multiple threads in process gpu-process. [9802:9802:0215/122135.612871:ERROR:buffer_manager.cc(488)] [.DisplayCompo

[Bug 1820522] [NEW] Trying to do a fresh install which crashed at grub-install

2019-03-17 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Trying to do a fresh install using an iso image that I downloaded from Canonical and then made into a bootable USB using UNetbootin. The installer was unable to install Grub 2 ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04 Package: ubiquity 18.04.14.12 ProcVersionSignature: Ub

[Bug 1607874] Re: package sysv-rc 2.88dsf-59.3ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2018-08-28 Thread John Wilson
Same. Attempted upgrade from 14.04.5 LTS to 16.04.3 LTS -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1607874 Title: package sysv-rc 2.88dsf-59.3ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess insta

Re: [Bug 1681580] Re: GRUB loader failed to download on installation

2017-04-13 Thread John Wilson
> Can you suggest a solution? Regards, John Dr. John Wilson & Dr. Diane Martin, 9107 Skipsey Road, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 9C2 Phone: 250-723-3752 On 2017-04-11 05:44 AM, Phillip Susi wrote: > Your disk is currently partitioned to boot in bios mode, but you booted > the installer in EFI

[Bug 1681580] [NEW] GRUB loader failed to download on installation

2017-04-10 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Installing Ubuntu and the installation crashed ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04 Package: ubiquity 2.21.63.2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.4.0-31.50-generic 4.4.13 Uname: Linux 4.4.0-31-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.1 Architecture: amd64 CasperVers

[Bug 1681159] Re: Install unsuccessful at grub, can't install amd64-unsigned to /target/

2017-04-09 Thread John Wilson
Error was due to corruption in the EFI partition. Resolved by running chkdsk from Windows. ** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.ne

[Bug 1681151] Re: Unable to install any Ubuntu variant on laptop

2017-04-09 Thread John Wilson
Error was due to corruption in the EFI partition. Resolved by running chkdsk from Windows. ** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.ne

[Bug 1681159] [NEW] Install unsuccessful at grub, can't install amd64-unsigned to /target/

2017-04-08 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: As per summary. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.10 Package: ubiquity 16.10.14 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.8.0-22.24-generic 4.8.0 Uname: Linux 4.8.0-22-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.20.3-0ubuntu8 Architecture: amd64 CasperVersion: 1.379 Date: Sat Apr 8 21:05:0

[Bug 1681151] [NEW] Unable to install any Ubuntu variant on laptop

2017-04-08 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: As per summary, install of any Ubuntu variant stops when it tries to write to /dev/sda1 with a fatal error. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.10 Package: ubiquity 16.10.14 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.8.0-22.24-generic 4.8.0 Uname: Linux 4.8.0-22-generic x86_64 Appo

[Bug 1676307] Re: package cups-daemon 2.1.3-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

2017-03-27 Thread John Wilson
Exactly the same for all my machines... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1676307 Title: package cups-daemon 2.1.3-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script return

[Bug 1673723] [NEW] package linux-image-extra-4.4.0-31-generic 4.4.0-31.50 failed to install/upgrade: run-parts: /etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools exited with return code 1

2017-03-17 Thread Colin John Wilson
Public bug reported: Just came up when I booted ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04 Package: linux-image-extra-4.4.0-31-generic 4.4.0-31.50 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.4.0-65.86-generic 4.4.49 Uname: Linux 4.4.0-65-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.5 Architecture: amd6

[Bug 1665796] [NEW] multi-display layout corrupt after reboot or log out/in

2017-02-17 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Every time I reboot or log out and back in again, The layout of the displays is incorrect. Correcting the layout is a bit 'hit and miss' as the changed layout is not always applied correctly. There was a massive improvement after upgrading to 16.04 from 14.04. Previously, t

[Bug 599755] Re: Copying files to usb pauses after each one being copied.

2016-06-12 Thread John Wilson
Same bug in Ubuntu 16.04, 64 bit on intel. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/599755 Title: Copying files to usb pauses after each one being copied. To manage notifications about this bu

[Bug 599755] Re: Copying files to usb pauses after each one being copied.

2016-06-12 Thread John Wilson
I should add that it also occurred when copying .mkv movies. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/599755 Title: Copying files to usb pauses after each one being copied. To manage notificat

[Bug 1197204] [NEW] package guayadeque-dbg (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: no package named `guayadeque-dbg' is installed, cannot configure

2013-07-02 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Did not install with Software centre so I used Synaptic and not all changes took place ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04 Package: guayadeque-dbg (not installed) ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-25.37-generic 3.8.13 Uname: Linux 3.8.0-25-generic i686 ApportVer

[Bug 1075804] [NEW] package samba4 failed to install

2012-11-06 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: samba4 4.0.0~alpha18.dfsg1-4ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 126 ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: samba4 4.0.0~alpha18.dfsg1-4ubuntu2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-32.51-g

[Bug 438136] Re: palimpsest bad sectors false positive

2012-03-02 Thread John Wilson
Running dual-boot Windows 7 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric on Dell M90. Windows CHKDSK reports no problems with my hard drive. Ubuntu S.M.A.R.T. reports a staggering 7 million+ bad sectors with green light status: "Disk has a few bad sectors". My system runs just fine, which is why I'm adding my 2 cents.

[Bug 657754] Re: Since upgrading to Lucid: have to restart CUPS each time I boot, some .pdf documents don't print, had to run update manager manually & error message mediawiki failed to install when u

2010-10-11 Thread John Wilson
In question 117797, still cannot reconfigure gforge-plugin-mediawike Get an error message that it is incompletely installed or broken Adobe flashplayer still crashes -- Since upgrading to Lucid: have to restart CUPS each time I boot, some .pdf documents don't print, had to run update manager man

[Bug 657754] Re: Since upgrading to Lucid: have to restart CUPS each time I boot, some .pdf documents don't print, had to run update manager manually & error message mediawiki failed to install when u

2010-10-10 Thread John Wilson
With the current MailineBuild installed: I still have to start CUPS manually each time I boot up my laptop I can now print certain .pdf documents (bank statements) whereas before I was told the files were corrupted. Will see if update manager runs automatically next time it is time for it to run

[Bug 657775] Re: package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255

2010-10-10 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/657775/+attachment/1682140/+files/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/657775/+attachment/1682141/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Df.txt" https://bug

[Bug 657775] [NEW] package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255

2010-10-10 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gforge Have been getting this error message ever since I upgraded to Lucid. Since upgrading to Lucid Update Manager has to be started manually and then I get this error message. Have reported this bug as part of bug 657754 Have installed the current Main

[Bug 657754] Re: Since upgrading to Lucid: have to restart CUPS each time I boot, some .pdf documents don't print, had to run update manager manually & error message mediawiki failed to install when u

2010-10-10 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "AlsaDevices.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/657754/+attachment/1682045/+files/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "AplayDevices.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/657754/+attachment/1682046/+files/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "BootDmesg.txt" htt

[Bug 657754] [NEW] Since upgrading to Lucid: have to restart CUPS each time I boot, some .pdf documents don't print, had to run update manager manually & error message mediawiki failed to install when

2010-10-10 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Since upgrading to Lucid: I have to restart CUPS each time I re-boot some .pdf documents will not print update manager has to be run manually and there are crashes getting an error message about mediawiki not installing ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 Package: l

[Bug 653263] Re: Computer slowed down after upgrading from Karmic to Lucid

2010-10-01 Thread John Wilson
Installed the kernel 2.6.36-999-generic 2.6.36-999_201009300908_i386.deb from the mainline builds and my computer is working fine. Thank you for your help -- Computer slowed down after upgrading from Karmic to Lucid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/653263 You received this bug notification becaus

[Bug 653263] Re: Computer slowed down after upgrading from Karmic to Lucid

2010-10-01 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "AlsaDevices.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/653263/+attachment/1664667/+files/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "AplayDevices.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/653263/+attachment/1664668/+files/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "ArecordDevices.txt"

[Bug 653263] [NEW] Computer slowed down after upgrading from Karmic to Lucid

2010-10-01 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Since upgrading to Lucid from Karmic my computer is very slow. Booting up with the 2.6.31-21 kernel restores the performance The computer will not boot up with 2.6.32-22 and booting up with 2.6.32-24 or 2.6.32-25 results in slow performance ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ub

[Bug 590861] Re: package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255

2010-08-06 Thread John Wilson
Any progress fixing this bug which seems to affect printing as well as updating some programs? -- package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/590861 You received th

[Bug 590861] Re: package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255

2010-06-07 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/49826970/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/49826971/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Df.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/49826972/Df.txt ** Attachment added:

[Bug 590861] [NEW] package gforge-plugin-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 255

2010-06-07 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gforge Using Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx Have installed gforge-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 Routine update got the message that gforge-mediawiki 4.8.2-1 had failed to install or update ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 Package: gforge-plugin-mediaw

[Bug 479646] Re: taskbar volume manager doesn't close unless kmixer is opened

2009-11-09 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/35443663/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/35443664/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/35443666/ProcStatus.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 479646] [NEW] taskbar volume manager doesn't close unless kmixer is opened

2009-11-09 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: KDE in 9.10, the volume manager in the taskbar doesn't close after opened, unless I click on 'Mixer'. By volume manager I mean the speaker icon on the taskbar that shows the volume bar when clicked on once. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 Date: Mon Nov 9 16:13:41 2009 Di

[Bug 459563] Re: plasma-desktop crashed with ValueError in add_section()

2009-10-23 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34306517/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34306518/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34306519/ProcStatus.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 459489] Re: package libqtscript4-gui (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: trying to overwrite '/usr/lib/qt4/plugins/script/libqtscript_gui.so.1.0.0', which is also in package libqtscriptbin

2009-10-23 Thread John Wilson
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34300059/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34300060/Dmesg.txt ** Attachment added: "DpkgTerminalLog.gz" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34300061/DpkgTerminalLog.gz -- packag

[Bug 459489] [NEW] package libqtscript4-gui (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: trying to overwrite '/usr/lib/qt4/plugins/script/libqtscript_gui.so.1.0.0', which is also in package libqtscriptb

2009-10-23 Thread John Wilson
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: qtscriptgenerator updated from 9.04 to 9.10, installed kubuntu-desktop (may be related to amarok-nightly on the project-neon ppa) ProblemType: Package Architecture: i386 Date: Fri Oct 23 18:35:25 2009 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 9.10 ErrorMessage: trying to o