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

[Terence J. Golighlty]

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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