wiped disk - no longer bootable

[Volker Wysk]

Zitat von Ralf Mardorf via ubuntu-users <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>:

> Initialize the HDD and the SSD by generating new MBRs (or if you
> prefer GPTs) and reformat them with virgin ext4 partitions.

Sorry, I couldn't find out how to create an MBR from scratch.

> Don't use
> encryption, LVM or anything special, such as e.g. raid at all. At best
> use MBR for testing purpose and even if you should be in favour of
> another FS, stay with ext4 for testing purpose.

Okay, that's what I was trying last.

>
> For trouble shooting strictly follow
> KISS, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle, at least as far as
> possible with Ubuntu or an Ubuntu flavour. Way better, if you have got
> the skills to do so, even consider to test with Arch Linux, Gentoo or
> even FreeBSD (FreeBSD OTOH is similar to LVM by default ;), or if
> possible at least by using the Ubuntu server image, Ubuntu mini
> whatsoever, net or so thingy.
>
> Btw. what ISO are you using, in case of "Ubuntu" consider to try
> Xubuntu or Ubuntu Mate, or if you want to stay closer to gnomish Ubuntu,
> maybe Ubuntu Budgie, as a gnomish alternative. Just try anything
> different of what you were using until now.

I'm trying it with vanilla Ubuntu 19.04.

When the problem first struck, I was on Kubuntu. Now Ubuntu, but still broken.


Good bye,
Volker