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MA_MA5353
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Posted 11:01 pm, 01/14/2011
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Thanks Radio, You helped.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 10:35 pm, 01/14/2011
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Hey, nobody's arguing. Just trying to help out.
It's at least possible that you have hardware that won't work with Ubuntu, though I haven't run into anything yet that can't use 10.04 or later.
If you have a wireless network, and are used to Windows where you right click on the network icon to select an available network, Ubuntu is a little different. Left click on the network icon (upper right hand corner of the page) to select your network. You'll be asked to enter a password, if the network is paaswork protected, just like Windows.
Take care!
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 10:05 pm, 01/14/2011
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Thanks Radio giant, Who's arguing? I am an old lady playing on the computer. I happen to love free stuff. I was trying to uninstall the version and install the 10.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 7:17 pm, 01/14/2011
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I don't understand why you'd want to "get used to" an earlier version. Newer versions are more stable, bug-free, and easier to use. Plus newer versions are compatible with more hardware, so you are far less likely to run into something like your video driver "streaking" error.
Lots has changed since the version you installed. Today, if you can use Windows, you can pretty much sit down and use Ubuntu. There are a couple of things to learn along the way, but not that many. I think it's as user friendly as any operating system out there. AND IT'S FREE! Hard to argue with that.
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Fix it Bill
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Posted 5:28 pm, 01/14/2011
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To check your Ubuntu version using the command line: Open a Terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
Type lsb_release -a and press Enter.
The Ubuntu version will be displayed on the screen.
Ubuntu 10.10 - the current stable version, released in October 2010, codenamed Maverick Meerkat.
Ubuntu 10.04 LTS - the current long term support version, released in April 2010, codenamed Lucid Lynx.
Ubuntu 9.10 - previous stable version, released in October 2009, codenamed Karmic Koala.
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS - previous long term support version, released in April 2008, codenamed Hardy Heron.
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS - previous long term support version, released in June 2006, codenamed Dapper Drake.
If your version of Ubuntu is not listed above, it is no longer supported and does not receive security or critical fixes. Documentation for these releases of Ubuntu is no longer supplied,
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 4:23 pm, 01/14/2011
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I wanted to get used to it! and then get the newer version. I don't know much about comp.I did what Fit it Bill said, it didn't work for me. Thanks for the help.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 10:27 am, 01/14/2011
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When the latest version of Ubuntu is absolutely free, I can't see why anyone would install an earlier version.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 10:27 am, 01/14/2011
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IF it was installed using Wubi (the Windows installer for Ubuntu), and if you can still boot from Windows, it doesn't matter if it's "streaked" (a video driver issue). You can uninstall it from Windows. Or simply do as "FixitBill" suggested.
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 10:41 pm, 01/13/2011
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I think the disc I have is around 8 version. I don't know if I have enough power to install a larger version. I need to uninstall the disc install it is streaked.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 10:16 pm, 01/13/2011
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Are you trying to install a new version of Ubuntu...like 10.04 or 10.1?
I ran into a video driver problem similar to yours with earlier generations of Ubuntu on my desktop. Later versions work like a charm. Maybe that's your issue...you're not using a new version(?)
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 8:52 am, 01/13/2011
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I would like ubuntu on my comp. I did use a cd, but it is all streacked and I can't read alot of the words because of streacks I can still use windows. I'm using it now. Thanks everyone for the advice.
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RadioGiant
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Posted 11:52 pm, 01/12/2011
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Did you install within Windows using Wubi? If not...if you simply installed Ubuntu from a cd, that's a different "can of worms".
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Ant Flo
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Posted 9:27 pm, 01/12/2011
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Can you still boot into windows? if so, jump to a command prompt and type fdisk /mbr
This will recreate the windows boot record, wiping out grub or whatever other bootloader it has.
Note - it can also wipe out windows and all of your data on a bad day. Dont say I didnt warn you.
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 3:43 pm, 01/12/2011
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I unstalled it but it still comes up when I start my computer.
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Fix it Bill
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Posted 1:56 pm, 01/12/2011
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Run the uninstaller in "Control Panal > Add or Remove Programs" for Windows XP or lower or "Control Panel > Programs and Features" for Windows Vista or Windows 7. Alternatively, you can run: C:\ubuntu\Uninstall-Ubuntu.exe.
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MA_MA5353
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Posted 9:05 am, 01/12/2011
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How do I remove it? I used my cd and the disc was all lined and it isn't running clear. Has to be an easy way. I'm not to good on the computer. Thanks
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