Xubuntu install problem

_dinsdale_ · 10-08-2008, 04:20 AM

Hi,

Trying to install Xubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" - Release i386 from an ISO I downloaded and burned to CD, but having no luck.

I chose this version of Linux because I understand it will run on a low spec computer... like mine:

Compaq Presario 7480
AMD K6-2 550 mhz
Ram 183 SDRAM
3X IDE HDs 2X20GB and 1X30GB
Win98SE on the boot drive

The start or install menu comes up fine, but once selected then one of three things happens... none of which are good!:
1) Computer reboots
2) Xubuntu splash screen then udevd-event[2102]: run_program: '/sbin/modprobe' abnormal exit
then either
i) squashfs: version 3.2 -UBUNTU (2007/07/26) Phillip Lougher
then begins to laod drivers and hangs
OR
ii)loads BusyBox

Any ideas about where to from here?

Thanks in advance

Dins

sommerrainstorm · 10-09-2008, 02:49 PM

no ideas but i have the same computer as you and just ordered the ubuntu cd to install on my computer. i'd like to follow along with you and see what happens!

**K-B** · 10-09-2008, 04:53 PM

I don't know if Xubuntu has a disc-checker or not, if it does I would use it to verify the data on the disc, or try burning a new one. Be sure to use a low burn rate, faster speeds can cause data errors.

_dinsdale_ · 10-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Suspect that ubuntu will be too big for this little machine.

I have used the CD on my more modern laptop and it worked fine... so think the CD is OK.

Dins

sommerrainstorm · 10-09-2008, 11:49 PM

OK

wow I truly appreciate the rapid response!!

i have the downloads on my flashdrive.

i just wanted to be safe in case vista

does go away.

i wanted to have another option that is

free!!

thanks so much!

**Bartender** · 10-10-2008, 07:35 AM

Did you download the Xubuntu alternate install CD? The LiveCD won't work with that small amount of RAM

10-08-2008, 04:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
_dinsdale_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney OZ Posts: 151 OS: Win98SE/XP SP2 Home	Xubuntu install problem Hi, Trying to install Xubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" - Release i386 from an ISO I downloaded and burned to CD, but having no luck. I chose this version of Linux because I understand it will run on a low spec computer... like mine: Compaq Presario 7480 AMD K6-2 550 mhz Ram 183 SDRAM 3X IDE HDs 2X20GB and 1X30GB Win98SE on the boot drive The start or install menu comes up fine, but once selected then one of three things happens... none of which are good!: 1) Computer reboots 2) Xubuntu splash screen then udevd-event[2102]: run_program: '/sbin/modprobe' abnormal exit then either i) squashfs: version 3.2 -UBUNTU (2007/07/26) Phillip Lougher then begins to laod drivers and hangs OR ii)loads BusyBox Any ideas about where to from here? Thanks in advance Dins

10-09-2008, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
sommerrainstorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows home basic vista service pack 1	Re: Xubuntu install problem no ideas but i have the same computer as you and just ordered the ubuntu cd to install on my computer. i'd like to follow along with you and see what happens!

10-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
K-B Moderator, Linux Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 2,880 OS: Vista, Ubuntu My System	Re: Xubuntu install problem I don't know if Xubuntu has a disc-checker or not, if it does I would use it to verify the data on the disc, or try burning a new one. Be sure to use a low burn rate, faster speeds can cause data errors. __________________

10-09-2008, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
_dinsdale_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney OZ Posts: 151 OS: Win98SE/XP SP2 Home	Re: Xubuntu install problem Suspect that ubuntu will be too big for this little machine. I have used the CD on my more modern laptop and it worked fine... so think the CD is OK. Dins

10-09-2008, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
sommerrainstorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows home basic vista service pack 1	Re: Xubuntu install problem OK wow I truly appreciate the rapid response!! i have the downloads on my flashdrive. i just wanted to be safe in case vista does go away. i wanted to have another option that is free!! thanks so much!

10-10-2008, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,285 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	Re: Xubuntu install problem Did you download the Xubuntu alternate install CD? The LiveCD won't work with that small amount of RAM