multiple Ubuntu boots from my xp

[rayxoxo]

I have added Ubuntu to my working XP several months ago and now every time I boot up into Ubuntu it adds another boot log.

I now have 8 instead of 1: Ubuntu, in Linux 2.6 32 -24 up to 29. (including safe modes)

I am new to Ubuntu and either want to fix this problem or delete if from the computer all together.

I guess what I am trying to say is that every time I boot up the Ubuntu OS, it adds another OS to my dual OS. I now have 8 Ubuntu os listed at the boot section.

Any suggestions?

TIA
Ray

[devils casper]

Those are entries of new kernel versions that Updater has installed on Ubuntu upgrade. First of all, select latest version ( 29 ) from GRUB Menu and if every thing works fine, uninstall all other earlier versions. Before uninstall, make sure that every thing ( Display, wireless, sound etc. ) should work fine.

To uninstall earlier kernels, open Synaptic Package Manager and type linux-image or kernel in search box. Mark all earlier versions for uninstall and click Apply. A new GRUB menu will be generated with only one entry of Ubuntu, Safe Mode and other installed OSes.

[oz]

Hello, rayxoxo

Keep in mind that the kernel upgrades adding an entry to the GRUB menu each time is usually considered a good thing because if it didn't do that and your kernel upgrade broke your system you wouldn't be able to choose the prior working kernel for booting your system. Once you know that the new kernel is working properly, you simply remove any unneeded older kernels, as indicated above by devils casper.

[rayxoxo]

Those are entries of new kernel versions that Updater has installed on Ubuntu upgrade. First of all, select latest version ( 29 ) from GRUB Menu and if every thing works fine, uninstall all other earlier versions. Before uninstall, make sure that every thing ( Display, wireless, sound etc. ) should work fine.

To uninstall earlier kernels, open Synaptic Package Manager and type linux-image or kernel in search box. Mark all earlier versions for uninstall and click Apply. A new GRUB menu will be generated with only one entry of Ubuntu, Safe Mode and other installed OSes.

Hello Devils casper;


Firstly thanks for the great help.

I have found the synaptic package manager.

There are several linux-image listed all with different names, etc. I also notice that the number that I am seeing on startup is similar to: 2.6 32-24 but I seem to be missing the last set of numbers. So I don't really want to uninstall anything that might have abad effect on the OS.
I am new to Linux and so even more than dumb regarding it's operation.

When I bring up SPM, I see several things that I don't know what they mean - The first row listed as,"S" , the next or 2nd row that has red circles with 3 dots on the sides. Does the red circle mean that it can be uninstalled?

The other items in the row all seem to make sense but am I missing the last set of numbers or ?

I know that these are all stupid questions but I am trying to learn the system.

Thanks again for all the great help.

Ray

[devils casper]

First of all, let's check how many kernels have been installed in your system.
Execute this in Terminal :

sudo dpkg --list | grep linux-image
uname -a

Post output here.

[rayxoxo]

First of all, let's check how many kernels have been installed in your system.
Execute this in Terminal :

sudo dpkg --list | grep linux-image
uname -a

Post output here.

Here you go Devils casper
;
ii linux-image-2.6.32-24-generic 2.6.32-24.43 Linux kernel image for version 2.6.32 on x86/x86_64
ii linux-image-2.6.32-25-generic 2.6.32-25.45 Linux kernel image for version 2.6.32 on x86/x86_64
ii linux-image-2.6.32-26-generic 2.6.32-26.48 Linux kernel image for version 2.6.32 on x86/x86_64
ii linux-image-2.6.32-28-generic 2.6.32-28.55 Linux kernel image for version 2.6.32 on x86/x86_64
ii linux-image-generic 2.6.32.28.32 Generic Linux kernel image

[rayxoxo]

Hello, rayxoxo

Keep in mind that the kernel upgrades adding an entry to the GRUB menu each time is usually considered a good thing because if it didn't do that and your kernel upgrade broke your system you wouldn't be able to choose the prior working kernel for booting your system. Once you know that the new kernel is working properly, you simply remove any unneeded older kernels, as indicated above by devils casper.

Keep in mind that the kernel upgrades adding an entry to the GRUB menu each time is usually considered a good thing because if it didn't do that and your kernel upgrade broke your system you wouldn't be able to choose the prior working kernel for booting your system. Once you know that the new kernel is working properly, you simply remove any unneeded older kernels, as indicated above by devils casper.



Thanks OZar, that makes sense...

Rsy

[devils casper]

Latest version is linux-image-2.6.32-28-generic 2.6.32-28.55. You have to uninstall all other versions. Select 2.6.32-28.5 version in GRUB Menu and execute uname -a command in terminal to make sure that you have booted correct kernel. Type linux-image in Search box of Synaptic and uninstall all kernel versions except 2.6.32-28.5.

[sgosnell]

My preference is to keep at least two kernels installed, just in case. I never uninstall the one I've been using when a new kernel is installed, because there can be problems much later, which I didn't notice immediately. That way, I always have a known good kernel to boot into if the newest one ever causes me problems. I would suggest removing only 32, 43, and 45.

[rayxoxo]

Thanks again guys;

I see what you mean - As a matter of fact 28.55 - cut me off while attempting to send you another message yesterday.

The screen went blank and then started pulsating - on the top half of the screen with about 7 or so vertical bars - I had to shut it down completely - by just turning off the computer itself.

I really want to thank all of you for the help you have given me. Maybe some day I'll be able to do the same for some one else.

Thanks again,
Ray