Ubuntu Linux Question?

Question

I currently dual-boot Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux. I have no problem with Windows, but when i try to shutdown, from Ubuntu, it just shows that it is closing the OS, and it never actually turns the power off, i have to use the Power button, and manually turn off my PC.

I don't know why this would matter, but here are my specs- 1GB RAM, Penium 4- 2.8GHZ CPU, and I boot from a Seagate 80GB Hard drive.

And before you tell me my hard drive sucks- I only have operating systems on it, (XP, Ubuntu), I save all other files and programs on a 500GB External HD

Answer 1

Try using APM instead of ACPI



Go to Applications>Accessories>Terminal and type:

gksu gedit /etc/modules



and add this line:

apm power_off=1



Save, exit, and reboot



Another thing you can try:

-gksu gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst

-add "acpi=force" to the kernel line



Example:

"kernel /boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/sda2 ro quiet splash acpi=force"

Answer 2

Ubuntu is a community progressed Linux distribution with the slogan "Linux for human beings." Ubuntu is between the main customary Linux distros for laptops and pc machines, and is likewise gaining popularity on servers. the two are same - flow to Google and get carry of it Cheeeeeeeers take care

Answer 3

Go to the main menu > System Settings > Advanced > Login Manager >Shutdown and make sure that the command for Halt is /sbin/poweroff. If it says something else change it. Click apply and it should turn the poweroff when you shut down. You will need the password to make any change here.

While you are in this menu you should investigate all the items in the General and Advanced sections and learn what they do and how you can make changes to your system.

Have fun

Answer 4

go into the terminal and type "poweroff" as root or sudo.



if it doesn't work, you'll just have to wait for the next kernel to come out. file a bug report too.