Problems Starting Install

[Guest]

Hi, I'm new to this whole Kubuntu movement, but really would like to try it out.

My problem is installing the actual O.S.

I've tried "acpi=off"; "noacip"; "nolapic" and "pnpbios=off", but it always freezes on the screen after hitting enter.

Can anyone help me, I have no idea where to go from here.

Any help would be appreciated, Thanx.

[olembe]

Re: Problems Starting Install

Hi there,

Can you give us a few more details? What computer are you using? And how are you installing: did you choose the install option from the install CD? have you been able to boot from the CD itself? (That is, did you try the 'Try Kubuntu without changing your computer' option?)

If you can answer those people will be better able to help you.

Don't be put off, though. We all have teething troubles!

[Guest]

Re: Problems Starting Install

I've tried both the install options, and the "try kubuntu without changing your computer".

It's a Toshiba Satelite A60-662
2.8 GHz Intel Celeron
512 Mb RAM
64 Mb Graphics adapter
40 Gb HDD

It shows the initial screen, where you can choose all the options, but always freezes a few seconds after hitting the install option.

[vinnywright]

Re: Problems Starting Install

you may have a bad burn..........or iso........check the Md5 and reburn at the SLOWEST speed posable.

VINNY

[aged hippy]

Re: Problems Starting Install

I've tried both the install options, and the "try kubuntu without changing your computer".

Check the md5sum of the .iso - it should be on the page you downloaded the .iso from, then, as Vinny says, if necessary burn it slowly, 4X is recommended.

When you stuff it in the drive, first select <Check CD for defects>.