system specs
MB microstar
cpu p4 3ghz
vid nvidia 6700
2 gig sdram
current os XP
32bit system
HD 20 gig
cdrom 57x
i slapped this computer together, as i am taking an intro course to linux, so i could practice at home. the HD is an old one of mine with XP pro still on it. comp tested for functionality and have found no problems running with XP.
i have downloaded v 10.04 of kubuntu.
i insert the cd into the cdrom drive. as the comp boots, i hit f11 to go to the boot menu. i select my cdrom as the 1st boot device. i select english for my language, i get the kubuntu main screen with the options to "try kubuntu without installing, install, check disk for errors. i have tried all three options and the only thing that happens is after a few moments, say 5 secs., is the screen goes black and i get a blinking cursor in the upper left hand corner of the screen. cant type anything and obviously the mouse is of no use. i have let it sit for 1/2 an hour and nothing.
any help would be appreciated.
thanx
MB microstar
cpu p4 3ghz
vid nvidia 6700
2 gig sdram
current os XP
32bit system
HD 20 gig
cdrom 57x
i slapped this computer together, as i am taking an intro course to linux, so i could practice at home. the HD is an old one of mine with XP pro still on it. comp tested for functionality and have found no problems running with XP.
i have downloaded v 10.04 of kubuntu.
i insert the cd into the cdrom drive. as the comp boots, i hit f11 to go to the boot menu. i select my cdrom as the 1st boot device. i select english for my language, i get the kubuntu main screen with the options to "try kubuntu without installing, install, check disk for errors. i have tried all three options and the only thing that happens is after a few moments, say 5 secs., is the screen goes black and i get a blinking cursor in the upper left hand corner of the screen. cant type anything and obviously the mouse is of no use. i have let it sit for 1/2 an hour and nothing.
any help would be appreciated.
thanx
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