Installing Kubuntu 8.10


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On my desktop PC (see spec in sig) I've tested Kubuntu 8.10, using the Live-CD and everything was working (using onboard Realtek audio). Tested the Web, tested playing MP3 files with no problems. KDE 4.1 is real nice, even if it's running from a CD....

So, with this good experience, I went forward and installed Kubuntu. The installation went OK and in the end, rebooted. While loading, I guess X had a problem and I was trusted back to the shell.

2 Questions :

1) Why did the Live-CD worked well but the real installation don't want to load X? It can't be because of my Gfx card...?

2) I need to remove & replug my Bluetooth dongle for my Logitech MX 5500 Keyboard and mouse to work. They don't work If I don't do that. Why??

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It seems to have a problem loading the X server. Login to that shell, and type "sudo /etc/init.d/kdm stop" then type "xinit". See what errors it outputs while trying to load the X server.

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Okay, I've found out what was the problem and I can't believe it... That was never a problem with Windows XP or Vista.

So, my nVidia 8800GT has 2 DVI port, my LCD was connected to the top one, called DVI1 on Linux.... Well, if you only have 1 monitor, it have to be connected to DVI0, the bottom connector on my Gfx card.

That's why X was not loading...

So now KDE works, but I still have my Bluetooth problem.

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Linux is not Windows Vista nor Windows XP, it's another system, naturally some things will be done differently.

Congrats on getting the monitor to work.

For the Bluetooth question, start by checking if that service runs on boot.

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Linux is not Windows Vista nor Windows XP, it's another system, naturally some things will be done differently.

Congrats on getting the monitor to work.

For the Bluetooth question, start by checking if that service runs on boot.

Where are the services?

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Services that run at boot time are located in "/etc/rcX1.d"

To start a service after boot time run the command:

sudo /etc/init.d/nameOfTheService start

for the bluetooth service would be:

sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth start

1.Replace X with your default init number.

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The Bluetooth issue is a major pain in the rear end. I had it with my MX5000 (you can try googling "MX5000 Bluetooth + Ubuntu" and see what I mean). There are various workarounds, but I just gave up. Essentially, something isn't able to be initialized in Bluetooth mode, so by unplugging and replugging it in, you are reverting to a standard USB connection (according to Ubuntu) rather than a fancier Bluetooth interface (hence why the Bluetooth icon disappears from the taskbar).

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The Bluetooth issue is a major pain in the rear end. I had it with my MX5000 (you can try googling "MX5000 Bluetooth + Ubuntu" and see what I mean). There are various workarounds, but I just gave up. Essentially, something isn't able to be initialized in Bluetooth mode, so by unplugging and replugging it in, you are reverting to a standard USB connection (according to Ubuntu) rather than a fancier Bluetooth interface (hence why the Bluetooth icon disappears from the taskbar).

Yeah, the Bluetooth service seems to be there and active, but it does not work... I need to unplug/replug my dongle each time. Lucky, I don't reboot ofthen.

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