Ubuntu Installation Problems

adit_sen · 10-08-2006, 02:44 PM

Hi,

I've been trying for the last couple of days to install ubuntu (dapper 6.0.6.1), but I'm getting stuck. The live cd takes really long to boot up, and once it does, I choose install, but it doesnt seem to insatall. The CD drive keeps spinning and reading, there is definitely some HDD activity, but even after leaving it for more than an hour nothing happens!

I've even tried redownloading the ISO and burning it on a new CD, but the same problem presists.

Please Help...

cheers..
aditya

Pathik · 10-08-2006, 03:03 PM

i think thers some problem with ur cd drive...... u need to clean the lens of ur drive

adit_sen · 10-08-2006, 03:08 PM

hmm...i was thinking the same thing. what's the best way to clean my drive?

DeSmOnD dAvId · 10-08-2006, 03:11 PM

Are you trying to install from a Live CD??
AFAIK, you can only run Live CDs and caannot install until it is a Live+Install CD. Ubuntu does not provide Live&Install CDs.

JGuru · 10-08-2006, 03:12 PM

@Adit Sen, Are other bootable CDs of Linux distros or Windows O.S working fine
while booting using the CD drive? Is it a problem only with Ubuntu Dapper (6.06.1)?
Also the new version of Ubuntu you have downloaded may have bugs in it.
So better wait for some more months before the product is fully tested.

Rollercoaster · 10-08-2006, 03:21 PM

why dont u create a temperary fat32 partition, save a iso of the disk and then install using 'askmethod'

adit_sen · 10-08-2006, 03:49 PM

@desmond david - ubuntu's install & live cd are the one and same thing

@jGuru - haven't tried other distro's. cd drive works fine otherwise.

@RollerCoaster - can you provide a little more specifics on how to go about the askmethod?

Pathik · 10-08-2006, 04:26 PM

@adit ubuntu has diff install and live cds.....
@desmond he s getting the option to install that means he is using a install cd.

kalpik · 10-08-2006, 04:27 PM

^^ Starting with dapper, they ship only one cd which is both live/install..

Venom · 10-08-2006, 04:51 PM

If its a DVD-RW you may have install issues but it wont hang, it will return an error instead!

adit_sen · 10-08-2006, 04:57 PM

well can anyone suggest what i do?

praka123 · 10-08-2006, 06:25 PM

try this options as it works in debian etch(testing):
while booting with CD:

Code:

install libata.atapi_enabled=1

also read my link
CD Drives not detected ..seems a little weird

adit_sen · 10-08-2006, 11:26 PM

alrightey then...prolem solved!
During bootup, I chose install in safe graphics mode and it worked like a charm. Thanks for everyone's help.

Cheers

mehulved · 10-08-2006, 11:52 PM

Do you have a separate graphics card? If yes, which one? Just asking so I would know of potential problems if needed in future.

10-08-2006, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
adit_sen In The Zone Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth, A*stralia Posts: 342	Ubuntu Installation Problems Hi, I've been trying for the last couple of days to install ubuntu (dapper 6.0.6.1), but I'm getting stuck. The live cd takes really long to boot up, and once it does, I choose install, but it doesnt seem to insatall. The CD drive keeps spinning and reading, there is definitely some HDD activity, but even after leaving it for more than an hour nothing happens! I've even tried redownloading the ISO and burning it on a new CD, but the same problem presists. Please Help... cheers.. aditya __________________ AMD 4400+ X2; Compaq Presario M2202TU; Dell Inspirion 500m; Windows Vista Ultimate

10-08-2006, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems i think thers some problem with ur cd drive...... u need to clean the lens of ur drive

10-08-2006, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
adit_sen In The Zone Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth, A*stralia Posts: 342	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems hmm...i was thinking the same thing. what's the best way to clean my drive? __________________ AMD 4400+ X2; Compaq Presario M2202TU; Dell Inspirion 500m; Windows Vista Ultimate

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DeSmOnD dAvId Alpha Geek Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sanitarium Posts: 596	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems Are you trying to install from a Live CD?? AFAIK, you can only run Live CDs and caannot install until it is a Live+Install CD. Ubuntu does not provide Live&Install CDs. __________________ "If God had wanted you to live he would not have created ME!" Steam : Rrtry™ DeathMetal My Blog : The Pandemonium (Latest Post : Where does music come from?) Need new Electric guitar...help needed!!!

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JGuru Wise Old Owl Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Space-time continuum Posts: 1,646	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems @Adit Sen, Are other bootable CDs of Linux distros or Windows O.S working fine while booting using the CD drive? Is it a problem only with Ubuntu Dapper (6.06.1)? Also the new version of Ubuntu you have downloaded may have bugs in it. So better wait for some more months before the product is fully tested.

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10-08-2006, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rollercoaster -The BlacKCoaT Operative- Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dehradun, India Posts: 1,205	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems why dont u create a temperary fat32 partition, save a iso of the disk and then install using 'askmethod' __________________ -------------------------------------------- Holding my last breath, safe inside myself..... -------------------------------------------- I dont use my computer. I misuse it- रोलरकोस्टर

10-08-2006, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
adit_sen In The Zone Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth, A*stralia Posts: 342	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems @desmond david - ubuntu's install & live cd are the one and same thing @jGuru - haven't tried other distro's. cd drive works fine otherwise. @RollerCoaster - can you provide a little more specifics on how to go about the askmethod? __________________ AMD 4400+ X2; Compaq Presario M2202TU; Dell Inspirion 500m; Windows Vista Ultimate

10-08-2006, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems @adit ubuntu has diff install and live cds..... @desmond he s getting the option to install that means he is using a install cd.

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10-08-2006, 11:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
adit_sen In The Zone Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth, A*stralia Posts: 342	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems alrightey then...prolem solved! During bootup, I chose install in safe graphics mode and it worked like a charm. Thanks for everyone's help. Cheers __________________ AMD 4400+ X2; Compaq Presario M2202TU; Dell Inspirion 500m; Windows Vista Ultimate

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mehulved 18 Till I Die............ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: India, Mumbai, Marine Lines Posts: 5,792	Re: Ubuntu Installation Problems Do you have a separate graphics card? If yes, which one? Just asking so I would know of potential problems if needed in future. __________________ http://www.bash.org/?258908

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