Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Sherif Saleh
That seems right.  It's working fine now with 18.10. Thanks for your help. Really appreciate it.  On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 at 3:50 am, Daniel van Vugt wrote: I think the conclusion here is that: 1. In the beginning you really had bug 1727356. 2. While trying to work around bug 1727356, you a

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Daniel van Vugt
I think the conclusion here is that: 1. In the beginning you really had bug 1727356. 2. While trying to work around bug 1727356, you accidentally created this problem, which is not a bug at all but user error. So please subscribe to bug 1727356. This bug is now closed as "invalid". If you have a

Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Sherif Saleh
Brilliant. Thanks Daniel. I have enabled the workaround and logged in. I will also upgrade to 18.10 as per your advice. Is it possible to ask for advice regarding GRUB rescue on other disk. How can I report this bug as I can't log in. Thanks again. Sherif On Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 11:01:0

Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Sherif Saleh
Many thanks for your quick reply. Can I fix the bug but still keep my files or would I need to do new installation. Thanks. Sherif On Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 11:01:01 BST, Daniel van Vugt wrote: Alternatively, try Ubuntu 18.10 which has the fix for bug 1727356 built- in. -- You rece

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Daniel van Vugt
Alternatively, try Ubuntu 18.10 which has the fix for bug 1727356 built- in. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg-server in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1799280 Title: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04 To manage n

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Daniel van Vugt
Ah! I think you are now hitting bug 1727356. Please also enable the workaround for that. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg-server in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1799280 Title: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

Re: [Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-23 Thread Sherif Saleh
Hi Daniel, Many thanks for your email and advice. When I try to boot from default kernel, I get a frozen screen (once the cursor appears). It stays frozen and I have to disconnect the power to reboot. That is why I booted in recovery mode as advised by Ubuntu Forums. What would be your advice. Tha

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-22 Thread Daniel van Vugt
** Tags added: nomodeset -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg-server in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1799280 Title: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.laun

[Ubuntu-x-swat] [Bug 1799280] Re: Low graphics mode with ubuntu 18.04

2018-10-22 Thread Daniel van Vugt
Your low graphics mode is because the system is stuck in recovery mode with the 'nomodeset' kernel option: [0.00] Command line: BOOT_IMAGE=/vmlinuz-4.15.0-36-generic root=/dev/mapper/ubuntu--vg-root ro recovery nomodeset To fix this, please reboot and tap Escape immediately as soon as you