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I have few questions regarding ubuntu. As i am new to this flavor i need your assistance.
I've installed ubuntu 12
I need to know how to reset the password using single user mode. I don't see any kernel line when i tried to go to the boot loader menu.
how do i change the layout of the keyboard. keys are messed up.
I've installed ubuntu 12
I need to know how to reset the password using single user mode. I don't see any kernel line when i tried to go to the boot loader menu.
how do i change the layout of the keyboard. keys are messed up.
ASKER
my system does not even booting into GUI mode.
i see only console to login
i am able to ssh.
if i go to console and try / key, its typing something else.
i see only console to login
i am able to ssh.
if i go to console and try / key, its typing something else.
what about typing "startx" at the prompt?
might take you a few minutes to hunt for where those keys are...but that should launch the gui
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How did you manage to install a version of ubuntu with desktop already installed?
ASKER
i installed a server version and i installed the ubuntu-desktop afterword to get it working.
I am not sure if that you are asking.
I am not sure if that you are asking.
ASKER
I found my answer my self
$ passwd
Changing password for "current username"
(current) UNIX password: "enter current password here"
Enter new UNIX password: "enter new password"
Retype new UNIX password: "reenter new password"
passwd: password updated successfully
and here is how to change keyboard layout:
http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Keyboard-Layout-in-Ubuntu