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    Ubuntu Installation Issues

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by trooper1414, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. trooper1414

    trooper1414 Notebook Deity

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    I installed ubuntu using the wubi installer but when i boot into Ubuntu ...I get a black screen ..with the right side being white with grey lines...any help would be appreciated....I have a feeling this is a display issue.
     
    trooper1414, Jul 27, 2011
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    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    I tried to install Ubuntu yesterday and I couldn't get anything to work at all. As soon as I selected CD/DVD from the boot menu I got a black screen with the right 1/3rd or so just like you're describing.
     
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    I knw thr has to be a solution to this
     
    trooper1414, Jul 27, 2011
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