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

[John Lewis]

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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