Ubuntu Tips

Here are some tips for simple actions for Linux Beginners.



1- To Know Which Version Are You Using

$ lsb_release -a


2- Change Boot TimeOut

$ sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
## timeout sec
# Set a timeout, in SEC seconds, before automatically booting the default entry
# (normally the first entry defined).
timeout 3


3 - Locate Package

$ dpkg -L


4 - Hard Drive Partitions

$ sudo fdisk -l


5- Reboot GUI

$ CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE

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Recover GRUB

If your Grub is not detecting Windows any more just follow this simple steps to make it work again.


1- Boot with any Linux Live CD

2- Choose Option "Try Ubuntu Without any changes to your computer"

3- Go to Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal

4- In Terminal Write: sudo brug

5- find /boot/grub/stage1

6- root (hd0,0) (*use information retrieved from previous command)

7- setup (hd0)

8 - quit


then just reboot your computer and you'll have grub working again

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