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    Look for the strings "ext4" et "/dev/mapper/debian-root" in /var/log/messages. If your filesystem is corrupt, you should see it in early kernel messages during boot. Also try mount -o remount,rw /dev/mapper/debian-root and tell us if it throws you an error. Commented Jul 22, 2014 at 9:42
  • also do you have remaining space, what gives you the command df Commented Jul 22, 2014 at 9:44
  • Can you boot into 'recovery mode' from grub? Alternatively, edit the grub kernel options and add the word single to the end and boot. You should end up with a root shell from which you can run various tools to check and repair your disk. Commented Jul 22, 2014 at 9:48
  • resetting the "VM machine" did solve my problem (case - Ubuntu was running on Virtual Box) Commented Dec 26, 2017 at 13:41