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Replace Grub Boot Sector

Reinstall Ubuntu Grub Bootloader After Windows Wipes it Out If you run a dual-boot system with Linux and Windows, this has happened to you. You had to do your monthly reinstall of Windows, and now you don’t see the linux bootloader anymore, so you can’t boot into Ubuntu or whatever flavor of linux you prefer. Here’s the quick and easy way to re-enable Grub. 1) Boot off the LiveCD 2) Open a Terminal and type in the following commands, noting that the first command will put you into the grub “prompt”, and the next 3 commands will be executed there. Also note that hd0,0 implies the first hard drive and the first partition on that drive, which is where you probably installed grub to during installation. If not, then adjust accordingly. sudo grub > root (hd0,0) > setup (hd0) > exit Reboot (removing the livecd), and your boot menu should be back. Only read below if Windows is now missing from the boot menu If you installed Ubuntu before you installed Windows, then Ubuntu will not have anything in the grub configuration for Windows. This is where you’ll have to do a bit of manual editing to the grub boot menu file. If you open the file /boot/grub/menu.lst with the following command: sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst You’ll see a sample section for Windows, which you’ll want to uncomment and add to the boot menu list in whatever position you want it in. (uncomment by removing the #’s) # title Windows 95/98/NT/2000 # root (hd0,0) # makeactive # chainloader +1 Note that you should also verify that hd0,0 is the correct location for Windows. If you had installed Windows on the 4th partition on the drive, then you should change it to (hd0,3)

Computer Hand Writing

This looks very interesting. Try it.

A kind Husband

What do you think of this guy This of course, for those that get upset easily, a funny story and should not be taken seriously, "It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try to show some understanding. My name is Wayne , and let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,Beverly. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Bev to get a full time job along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the country club, so eating out again at night is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooking when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating, but now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that the dishes won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed. Another symptom of aging is complaining. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think that this is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, aslong as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too --- or just bring me a cold beer in a frosted mug. I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Bev, and I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older, but, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this letter, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other. Signed, Wayne"

Ruth at Cashmere Club 17 04 2010

Old Vicarage Restaurant

Last evening, Wednesday 7th April 2010, we went to the Old Vicarage Restaurant at Halswell - opposite the Halswell Tavern. Ruth had been to her meeting and got home late. We decided to have dinner out and we have wanted to go there for a long time. Ruth had a salmon Fillet and I had the large beef fillet steak. It was a nice meal and we did not hajavascript:void(0)ve to pay as much as you might think, as we used the Gold Card from the Entertainmet Guide and the deal is bug one meal and get one free. We had a glass of wine each (Ruth had two) and the total bill was only $62.00.

Sheba Again

Here she is again

Our Cat Sheba

My favourite cat