[wplug] Over My Head with Ubuntu crash. Seeking Hands On or Telephone Help

[J.E.K.]

Terence et al,

I cannot speak to the many micro-moves John Lewis executed to bring my OS
to new life, but I can gladly tell you that the experience, from my
perspective was exceptional. This was far more than a wipe and re-install.
John *dared* to explore deep territory, stealthily getting through to my
system's root, then knowledgeably deploying commands to divulge the state
of grub, ubuntu, debian, and more. I was fascinated.

His performance was incredibly focused. Consider the omni-strangeness of it
all; a perfect stranger, a different work space and computer. He was a
gracious guest in my home, conversing with a friendly, dry wit that made me
laugh out loud more than once. He answered my questions intelligently,
really using the opportunity; as he worked, mind you, to encourage the
exercise of my own insight. Awesome fellow!

Sincerely,

Joseph Kamm

*Poste Script:* I don't think I've ever used the letter "X" as often in a
message before this!

On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 8:13 AM, John Lewis <oflameo2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you come to Code And Supply's build night tonight
> http://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Code-Supply/events/229118146/, I will
> tell you then. Otherwise, you can wait until I am finished with my GRUB
> presentation or my Custom bootable media workshop. neither have been
> scheduled yet.
>
> On 03/28/2016 08:00 AM, Terence J. Golighlty wrote:
> >
> > John,
> >
> > Glad you were able to resolve Joe's problem. Any chance you might
> > consider what exactly was his problem and how you resolved it?  I'd
> > wouldn't mind knowing your steps.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Terry Golightly
> >
> > On 03/26/2016 11:58 PM, John Lewis wrote:
> >> Problem Solved!
> >>
> >> Ticket Closed.
> >>
> >> On 03/23/2016 09:10 PM, J.E.K. wrote:
> >>> Joe Prostko kindly suggested that I seek the kind of help I'm
> >>> looking for
> >>> from the wplug group.
> >>>
> >>> I own a Dell Optiplex GX520 desktop computer. (I'm writing on a
> >>> hand-me-down HP Notebook, Linux 17). Ubuntu 15.01 crashed so bad on
> >>> my Dell
> >>> Desktop, that even with careful restoration efforts found in Ubuntu,
> >>> Wiki,
> >>> and Grub forum help topics, I found myself at dead ends well beyond my
> >>> level of computer expertise...
> >>>
> >>> I encountered, "Warning! Running in low graphics mode...", Grub rescue
> >>> mode... where my "ls" command elicited (hd0) (fd0). I tried booting
> >>> from a
> >>> live CD, which allowed me to run a version 14 along side of my
> >>> locked up
> >>> 15. From there, I tried to back up my files onto a separate HD, but
> >>> I can't
> >>> tell if that worked.
> >>>
> >>> Honestly, I'm hoping to cajole a Linux knowledgeable human in the
> >>> Pittsburgh area, to visit and work directly with me to rescue my
> >>> data and
> >>> repair or freshly install a Linux OS. Or, I could lug my computer to
> >>> one of
> >>> your appropriate meetings where I could get some hands on help, if
> >>> someone
> >>> will point me to the appropriate meeting.
> >>>
> >>> Of particular importance: saving my music composition datum. I have
> >>> been
> >>> delicately struggling to recover and backup my hard drive for TWO
> >>> MONTHS...It's there... I can see it... but I am unable to run or
> >>> back up
> >>> the system.
> >>>
> >>> I really can't do this alone anymore. Anyone willing to step up and
> >>> help
> >>> me, please? Dinner on me!
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> joe
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