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    Can't run desktop CD

    I just downloaded feisty and burned it to a cd. When I start up, I get the kubuntu logo, and then the screen goes black for a couple minutes and then I get this:

    bcm43xx Error: microcode "bcm43xx_microcode5.fw" not available or load failed

    I know feisty can run on this hardware. I have it installed on an external hard drive (upgraded from edgy).

    Any ideas?

    Cory
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    #2
    Re: Can't run desktop CD

    Try reinstalling feisty, and if that doesnt work install edgy and upgrade like you said you have done before.
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      #3
      Re: Can't run desktop CD

      I don't have feisty on this hard drive, its on an external hard drive (so I can't reinstall it). Why would installing edgy and upgrading to feisty work when a fresh install doesnt?

      Cory
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        #4
        Re: Can't run desktop CD

        You said you have done it before, and I dont think being on an external harddrive would make a difference. also, Its not like you have very many other options :P
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          Re: Can't run desktop CD

          No, I understand that will work, I have done it before, I just don't understand why upgrading would support more hardware than a fresh install.

          Cory
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            #6
            Re: Can't run desktop CD

            Ok, I installed edgy, upgraded to feisty, and restarted... then I got the same errors I got before.

            Cory
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              #7
              Re: Can't run desktop CD

              Can you give us an idea of your hardware
              (This is why I went back to Debian...... anytime you take a snapshot of sid and "work the bugs out" its questionable. just my 2 cents)

              PDR60
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                #8
                Re: Can't run desktop CD

                Yeah:

                Dell 6400 Laptop
                Intel Core Duo processor
                ATI mobility 1400
                broadcom ethernet card

                I did get feisty up and running, finally. I had to install a patch from mylittleubuntuguide.org. That script also installed beryl, which I didn't want... feisty really should be fixed so people don't have to download a patch just to install (the live cd doesn't even work because of it). The problems are the graphics card and the broadcom card, I don't know exactly why, some sort of driver conflict I think.

                (Spirit)
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