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    Ubuntu 7.10 Install Help

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by plantman89, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. plantman89

    plantman89 Newbie

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    I tried to install Ubuntu 7.10 for AMD64 and EMT64 systems. Using normal and safe boot, the kernel is loaded an error message is thrown and the screen blacks out. I attempted the install multiple times and tried to use the pause button to freeze the output so I could write down the error but never could hit it at the right moment before oblivion. Could someone tell me how to correct this so I can install ubuntu?

    Specs: HP dv6500t: 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo 4 GB memory, dvdrw drive, Intel 4965AGN wireless
     
    plantman89, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. benx009

    benx009 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, your problem looks similar to what happened to my friend's toshiba lappy once when we tried to install ubuntu on it. seeing as how i can't diagnose your problem since you have no verbose for me to analyze, i'd suggest you try the ubuntu alternate CD for amd64 based systems. it's pretty much a text install method of ubuntu 7.10
     
    benx009, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The best suggestions I have are to use NOACPI and NOAPIC as kernel arguments when booting. There's a way to edit the commands when starting, I believe. I can't remember offhand, though. Google for "linux kernel noacpi" and you should get plenty of info on it.
     
    Pitabred, Jan 21, 2008
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    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I would recommend the 32bit version for ease of use also, but I don't want to get into that ;) i.e. you're going to have plugin' problems with FF64, etc...
     
    theZoid, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Definitely. It's doable, and my laptop is running 64bit Ubuntu 7.10 with the flash plugin working, but I'm also a Linux hacker-type who prefers to use vi as an editor, even under Windows ;) So take anything I say with a grain of "I'm a nut and do things sane people shouldn't".
     
    Pitabred, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. John B

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    vi under Windows ?!? :eek: :p
     
    John B, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. plantman89

    plantman89 Newbie

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    Thank you all very much, I'll try the alternate install
     
    plantman89, Jan 23, 2008
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