Could not write bytes: broken pipe

[Ralf Mardorf]

On Sat, 2013-12-28 at 19:34 +0100, Dennis M wrote:
> I did do the boot repair, but if i start up i see Lubuntu logo and
> next a stripe up and down.

As the links I posted mention, it's likely a graphics issue. Take a look
at the log files. e.g. run

# grep EE /var/log/Xorg.0.log

or

# less /var/log/Xorg.0.log

if the grep command doesn't show an error.

What graphics driver are you using?

FWIW Linux provides messages during startup, it's stupid to use a splash
thingy with a logo. I would remove it from the grub entry or at least
push Esc or a F-Key or whatever disables displaying the logo.

It was also not wise to use some obscure GUI based repairing tool,
because this will remove the advantage of Linux, to get information
about what's going on.

However, nobody on this list has got a crystal ball, without information
we only could assume what might be the culprit.

"a stripe up and down" isn't good information.

A good way to start understanding Linux and what to post to a list might
be this page https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LinuxLogFiles .