Upgrade failure

[Patrick Cohan]

Do you know how to setup the `interfaces' file in /etc/network ?

I can forward a model of one if you tell me if your connection is static 
or dynamic.

If the text of the network icon click says `not managed' click edit and 
add eth0 to the list. Get the Mac address by using `ifconfig eth0' in a 
command window. Copy that Mac address into the network window that says 
`wired', and then set it for DHCP or static... then reboot the machine.

The network listing should now show eth0 behind the Mac address insertion.

You should also have an internet connection, but the network icon window 
will continue to show that it is not managed.

Grub can be re-installed from the live disc... do a google search for 
`install grub'... one program does it all, but I can't think of its name 
at this moment.



On 12-05-18 12:20 PM, William Frick wrote:
> Hi all !
>
> I tried to upgrade from 11.10 to 12.04 and it only 1/2 took. I am left 
> with a functioning pc but no network [ethernet connection]. 
> Furthermore the upgrade seemed to fail when writing the GRUB.cfg file 
> and rebooting will not find the previous versions although listed in 
> startup options.
>
> I have downloaded and created a USB stick to try the upgrade again but 
> it seems stuck at the "Preparing to install ..... " screen.
>
> When booted from the stick I do have the 'net .....
>
> Is it just me or have the installs been 'dumbed down' and less 
> interactive. I can't find any tools to suggest what the problem is. 
> All I get is a busy icon with no idea as to what it is doing or 
> waiting for .....
>
> Suggestions anyone ?
>
>
> Bill
>
>

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