Ubuntu 9.04 corrupt file forcing me to pull the plug on the computer

[nbob]

Hello. I am running a dual-boot with Windows XP. The Windows mode runs fine but things freeze up when I try to use Ubuntu. I have ver. 9.04.

I have tried CTRL+ALT+F2 to kill a PID but the command doesn't do anything. So I'm totally froze up. Must be a corrupt file or something. I always have to manually push in the power button to shut things down.

Can I re-install Ubuntu without re-installing Windows? Whats the best way to go about re-installing Ubuntu? When they come out with new versions of Ubuntu do they provide any kind of step by step guide for a newbie?

[reed9]

Do you have an integrated intel graphics card? X freezing is a common problem in 9.04 with intel cards.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyJackal...aphics%20cards

[reed9]

For the other part of your question, the installation procedure has basically been the same for a while.
How to dual boot Windows XP and Linux (XP installed first) -- the step-by-step guide with screenshots

[nbob]

Thanks for the help. Yeah, I have the integrated Intel video card. That must be the problem. Strange thing is that I've been ok for 3 months and all of a sudden now I am having the problem. Can't wait for Karmic Koala hopefully that will solve my problems.

[reed9]

The intel graphics issue is supposed to be much improved in Karmic Koala.

[elija]

The intel graphics issue is supposed to be much improved in Karmic Koala.

Minor troll alert

If a bug is improved does that mean it is actually worse for the end user?

End minor troll

Karmic looks interesting but I think I'll wait till the next LTS. Mind you, I'm not suffering with the Intel bug.