Ubuntu linux?

Exero · 02-02-2005, 04:36 AM

i tried to install it but it kept asking for a cd-rom driver, i think its cos i got a dvd-rom and a dvdrw-rom

So would i need to get like a normal cd-rom to install it ?

**norin** · 02-02-2005, 08:05 AM

i am mostly a win user but have played with linux b4. you may need to contact your manufacturer either by phone or online and see if they have linux .rpm packages for you... or tarballs as well..

batty_professor · 02-02-2005, 12:01 PM

Some details on the computer to be installed on would perhaps help.

Skie · 02-02-2005, 06:33 PM

DVD-ROM and DVD-+R/RW drives can act as CD-ROM drives. I've never seen Linux ask for a CD driver before, not even Ubuntu which I've installed before. Can you tell us what type of DVD drive you have? Specifically, who makes it and what model it is (if you have this info). Also, what's the exact message that you get when it asks for the driver?

**norin** · 02-02-2005, 08:35 PM

actually come to think about it wheni had my win/lin for a while i never needed any drivers for my DVDrw i used it just fine. at the time i was using SuSE 9.1 tho. not sure how UBun and SuSE compare...

Exero · 02-03-2005, 01:46 AM

Compact Disk DVD-ROM

thats all it says on it, i didnt read who made it when i got, it..

PC:
2X 160 SATA HD's
P4 3GHz
Radeon 9800 Pro (when i tried, its not 9600 cos old one got screwed)
Gigabyte Motherboard

batty_professor · 02-03-2005, 07:51 AM

I remember some distributions have conflicts with some motherboards. I'm on my way to work at this time, and don't have the time at the moment to research. Suggest maybe a different distribution, like Mandrake, or SUSE. I'm afraid Fedora core may have the same issue. You can also browse the release notes on the CD for more information pertaining to known issues.

Skie · 02-06-2005, 11:55 AM

What make and model of DVDRW do you have? Ubuntu is basically Debian with newer packages whereas Debian is mainly older and more stable packages.

02-02-2005, 04:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Exero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 15 OS: Winblows XP Pro.	Ubuntu linux? i tried to install it but it kept asking for a cd-rom driver, i think its cos i got a dvd-rom and a dvdrw-rom So would i need to get like a normal cd-rom to install it ? __________________ Awsome Pic!!!: http://tinypic.com/1io2dj Windows: Crap, But good for games ;). Linux: Pain in the a$$ to install, And good for nothing. Mac: Nice, Stable, And good for Graphics. ---------------------------------------------- Windows XP = Winblows Xtremely Phukedup*

02-02-2005, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	i am mostly a win user but have played with linux b4. you may need to contact your manufacturer either by phone or online and see if they have linux .rpm packages for you... or tarballs as well.. __________________

02-02-2005, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Some details on the computer to be installed on would perhaps help. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

02-02-2005, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	DVD-ROM and DVD-+R/RW drives can act as CD-ROM drives. I've never seen Linux ask for a CD driver before, not even Ubuntu which I've installed before. Can you tell us what type of DVD drive you have? Specifically, who makes it and what model it is (if you have this info). Also, what's the exact message that you get when it asks for the driver? __________________

02-02-2005, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	actually come to think about it wheni had my win/lin for a while i never needed any drivers for my DVDrw i used it just fine. at the time i was using SuSE 9.1 tho. not sure how UBun and SuSE compare... __________________

02-03-2005, 01:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Exero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 15 OS: Winblows XP Pro.	Compact Disk DVD-ROM thats all it says on it, i didnt read who made it when i got, it.. PC: 2X 160 SATA HD's P4 3GHz Radeon 9800 Pro (when i tried, its not 9600 cos old one got screwed) Gigabyte Motherboard __________________ Awsome Pic!!!: http://tinypic.com/1io2dj Windows: Crap, But good for games ;). Linux: Pain in the a$$ to install, And good for nothing. Mac: Nice, Stable, And good for Graphics. ---------------------------------------------- Windows XP = Winblows Xtremely Phukedup*

02-03-2005, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	I remember some distributions have conflicts with some motherboards. I'm on my way to work at this time, and don't have the time at the moment to research. Suggest maybe a different distribution, like Mandrake, or SUSE. I'm afraid Fedora core may have the same issue. You can also browse the release notes on the CD for more information pertaining to known issues. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

02-06-2005, 11:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	What make and model of DVDRW do you have? Ubuntu is basically Debian with newer packages whereas Debian is mainly older and more stable packages. __________________