Hello Jim,
I've fixed the fstab file but it's still doing it. I *think* the problem is the grub configuration. Is there any way I can fix that without another re-install? I have to say I'm getting quite adept at that now though!
Hi Chris,
Depending on how your installer has managed the disk partitioning, you will either find the grub configuration in /boot/grub on your root partition, or on its own boot partition (check in the afore-mentioned fstab file for an entry mounted at "/boot"). In here you'll have a grub folder containing menu.lst
This config file drives your grub bootloader, its possible that the commands in here are pointing at a uuid or partition thats incorrect - make a note of all the partitions you've installed to, and ensure they appear something like the following for your linux boot entry:
I've fixed the fstab and grub configs and now I can successfully log in so thanks to both you and Wayne for your help.
But I need some more :-(
All of the icons on the desktop (I'm the only user) have a red exclamation mark against them and won't run.
I've looked at the properties of the icons and they show 'User: 500' and 'Group: chris'.
If I look at the /etc/group file, part of it shows this :-
chris:x:500: vboxusers:x:502:chris boinc:x:419:chris gnokii:x:418:chris nas:x:501:chris
I've looked at various sites online trying to get to grips with groups and users but to no avail. What should I change/add/delete in this file to fix the problem? I think somebody did try to explain this to me in the past but although I kept the mail, I can't get Thunderbird to run so I can't find the relevant mail. The various files in /home/chris show up as 'chris chris' when listed with ls -la
I have to confess that it may be caused by a typo on my part! I'm not sure if my account should be Chris or chris so is that likely to be the problem or a red herring?