In some cases you will not have access to /boot and other files.
if you issue:
mount -o remount, rw /
you will now have access to files
moblin
linux
mount command
March 24, 2009
Linux moblin and others remount with rw privileges
March 9, 2009
Acronis Linux clone – swap space is no longer active (solved)
boot os into single user mode.
find out what partion swap is using
swapon /dev/sda1
or whatever partition is using.
after reboot confirm swap now shows swap and not zero.
March 5, 2009
Quick fix for unbutu hosed graphics from using external monitor, etc.
http://tuxicity.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/configure-your-resolution-in-ubuntu-and-debian/
Link to recover strangeness in ubuntu graphic problems.
The target was notebook with nvidia card. Ran through setup with defaults. did select nv and the correct resolution for laptop (1400×900) recovered ok.
Link to 5 desktop search tools
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/08/15/five_best_desktop_search_applications-2.html
above link recommends 5 desktop search