Tag Archives: Debian

Ubuntu Server 12.04 “Cannot display this video mode”

October 18, 2012Tech ArticlesDebian, Linux, UbuntuJon Witts

I have been installing a new Ubuntu server on some old hardware at work this week (HP Proliant DL360 G4) to configure a Free-Radius server for our site-wide WiFi solution; however I fell at the first hurdle!

After installing Ubuntu as normal and rebooting the server, I was presented with a black screen displaying “Cannot display this video mode”. Very annoying!

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Install Apache 2 PHP 5 and MySQL 5 on Ubuntu / Debian systems

April 6, 2010Tech ArticlesDebian, Linux, Ubuntu, Webserversadmin

First install your system; either a base install of Debian or Ubuntu Server or the full desktop install, depending on what else you want to use it for.
Start a terminal and type “sudo apt-get install apache2”
Type “Y” when prompted to accept the new packages Continue reading Install Apache 2 PHP 5 and MySQL 5 on Ubuntu / Debian systems →

How to set Debian Linux up to be a Primary Domain Controller

April 6, 2010Tech ArticlesDebian, Linuxadmin

(Utilising Samba, dhcp3 and webmin)

Install Debian

Boot PC from Debain CD
Select Language and Location
Select Keyboard type
Enter Hostname – e.g. HOST1 Continue reading How to set Debian Linux up to be a Primary Domain Controller →

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