Securing shared memory in Ubuntu (Linode VPS) renders it useless. Doesn’t boot up [duplicate]

This question already has answers here: Secure shared memory (2 answers) Closed 7 years ago. Everytime I setup a new VPS, I secure shared memory by adding the following to /etc/fstab: tmpfs /dev/shm tmpfs defaults,noexec,nosuid 0 0 Which works as expected on every host, EXCEPT for Linode. Here is the bootup error I get in … Read more

Cannot see Boot Screen on Ubuntu 15.04 running on Virtualbox

I have installed Ubuntu 15.04 on my laptop. Inside that, On virtualbox i have installed another ubuntu 15.04. I see the ubuntu logo during the boot on the host but on the guest I see the message ACPI PCC PROBE FAILED. STARTING VERSION 219. SMBUS BASE ADDRESS UNINITIALIZED ade BIOS or use force_addr=0xaddr no valid … Read more

After installing the proprietary NVIDIA driver, my boot splash is very large and stretched. Any fix?

I know there have been solutions for previous versions of Ubuntu, but what is the best way to go about it now? As an aside, if I have it disabled the splash is fine, but before the login manager shows there is a weird torn up flicker of sorts. Any help is appreciated. Answer Instructions … Read more

Plymouth main process killed by SEGV signal error on boot [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Ask Ubuntu. Closed 9 years ago. Improve this question After upgrading to 11.04 the following messages appear, i don’t know what to do about it. pls suggest. init: plymouth main process (68) … Read more