943,534 Members | Top Members by Rank

Hardware and Software > Linux and Unix > Getting Started and Choosing a Distro > Problem With ubuntu 8.10
Ad:
Permalink
Jan 28th, 2009
0

Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Expand Post »
I just finished downloading Ubuntu 8.10 Live-Desktop from the official site...While burning(using Nero 7) i got some errors like sector16xx or sector 2109 is different from the source, but the burn process was successful...
Later i booted from CD and selected 'Start ubuntu without any changes to your computer'...after it loaded i first got a blank beige colored screen and later a black one and nothin seemed to be happening though the Disc was being read in the ROM...
I suspect either the disc has a problem or my config is low(P4 2.4Ghz, 256 mb Ram, intel 82845G i.e. 64 mb integrated memory)...i ran the 'Check CD For Errors' in the ubuntu boot menu but it showed no errors...
Help will be appreciated.Thanks in Advance
Similar Threads
Reputation Points: 9
Solved Threads: 30
Posting Whiz in Training
Godsp3ed is offline Offline
235 posts
since Jan 2009
Permalink
Feb 3rd, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

I tried Ubuntu 8.10 and found there were times when it threw up a number of errors but mostly after buring the cd iso etc.
I then tried the latest Kubuntu Version 10 i think and that has worked a lot better....
over to u
M
Reputation Points: 36
Solved Threads: 48
Posting Pro
mjdodd is offline Offline
572 posts
since Sep 2007
Permalink
Feb 5th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

hi there Godsp3ed.
i also have the same problem. all that comes up after loading the OS from the CD is a blank screen. i tried to wait but it seems nothing would change. Then i obtained a Copy of Linux Mint which worked with no problems. Don't know what's up with Ubuntu 8.10. now i'll have to install it on my computer to see if it can work.
Reputation Points: 13
Solved Threads: 7
Junior Poster
c-tech is offline Offline
118 posts
since Aug 2007
Permalink
Mar 5th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Hi All, Im also having a rough time when trying to login to my ubuntu 8.10.

I used to have ubuntu 7.4 everything was fine, but then I updated to ubuntu 8.4. At this point I started to have a hard time login to the desktop.
I was able to fix the problem login in Gnome Safe Mode. But now, I try login with Genome Safe Mode but no luck, I get an error msg and then everything goes down and I get a black screen with some kind of errors.

I will post some additional details as I get home tonight.
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
D3TONADOR is offline Offline
10 posts
since Jul 2008
Permalink
Mar 5th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

I encountered a similar problem when installing Ubuntu on MS VPC. I then found this article, which solved my issues. It may be worth you giving it a look too, if you definitely want to use 8.10.

R.
Reputation Points: 101
Solved Threads: 74
Posting Pro in Training
blocblue is offline Offline
427 posts
since Jan 2008
Permalink
Mar 5th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Click to Expand / Collapse  Quote originally posted by robothy ...
I encountered a similar problem when installing Ubuntu on MS VPC. I then found this article, which solved my issues. It may be worth you giving it a look too, if you definitely want to use 8.10.

R.
Thanks for your help, but I would like to fix it instead.
I dont want to go over the installation process again
Of course, if I have no choice, I will do a fresh install.
Im just wondering, why using a VM?
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
D3TONADOR is offline Offline
10 posts
since Jul 2008
Permalink
Mar 6th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Hi,

I am using a VM, cos I have a Vista laptop, but I wanted a linux box for web development purposes.

With the link I sent you, it gives you instructions for adding options to the default kernel. So before your box boots up, choose to edit the kernel, add the options, and hopefully it will boot up successfully.

Once into your OS, permanently edit the kernel, so that on boot next time, the options are already present. Hence, you would be fixing the issue, and this can be done without a full reinstall. However, the full installation only takes 15 mins or so, so is no biggy.

R.
Reputation Points: 101
Solved Threads: 74
Posting Pro in Training
blocblue is offline Offline
427 posts
since Jan 2008
Permalink
Mar 6th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Click to Expand / Collapse  Quote originally posted by robothy ...
Hi,

I am using a VM, cos I have a Vista laptop, but I wanted a linux box for web development purposes.

With the link I sent you, it gives you instructions for adding options to the default kernel. So before your box boots up, choose to edit the kernel, add the options, and hopefully it will boot up successfully.

Once into your OS, permanently edit the kernel, so that on boot next time, the options are already present. Hence, you would be fixing the issue, and this can be done without a full reinstall. However, the full installation only takes 15 mins or so, so is no biggy.

R.

I see...
but still, if I "have to" make a clean install, i'll use a distro disk. Its the exact same process.
You said "this can be done without a full reinstall". you think that if I boot with my distro disk i'll be able to fix with out the need of making a full install? i'll try that (at my own risk, of course).
Thx!!
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
D3TONADOR is offline Offline
10 posts
since Jul 2008
Permalink
Mar 11th, 2009
0

Re: Problem With ubuntu 8.10

Ok, problem fixed.
ran the recovery console and repaired all broken packages.
running smooth and neat.
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
D3TONADOR is offline Offline
10 posts
since Jul 2008

This thread is more than three months old

No one has posted to this discussion for at least three months. Please let old threads die and do not reply to them unless you feel you have something new and valuable to contribute that absolutely must be added to make the discussion complete. Otherwise, please start a new thread in this forum instead.
Message:
Previous Thread in Getting Started and Choosing a Distro Forum Timeline: Urgent final year project idea
Next Thread in Getting Started and Choosing a Distro Forum Timeline: How to create a user and folder?





About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Acceptable Use Policy
Forum Index | Build Custom RSS Feed


Follow us on Twitter


© 2011 DaniWeb® LLC