Can't Install Ubuntu

[k0rn_h0li0]

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[Hybrid_theory]

Up and running? cool.

 

[k0rn_h0li0]

No i meant to bump up this thread. still don't know how to get ubuntu on a flash drive LOL or even get it to boot

 

[Hybrid_theory]

No i meant to bump up this thread. still don't know how to get ubuntu on a flash drive LOL or even get it to boot

AH. Well its a complicated process, more so than a CD. take a look at this maybe: http://learn.clemsonlinux.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Install_from_USB_drive

 

[monte84]

http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/

its easy, select the distro you want and it will automatically download it for you. just tell it which USB drive to use (should select one by default if its plugged in before you start the program) its so easy a caveman can do it

just get that program plus the live"cd" will run a lot better if you have a good flash drive

oh, the flash drive will so up under hard drive in bios/boot device menu wjem you go to boot it.

 

[k0rn_h0li0]

http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/


just get that program plus the live"cd" will run a lot better if you have a good flash drive

only thing i don't understand.

 

[pane-free]

k0rn_h0li0:

This is what I would do --

1) go to sourceforge and download a 2009 version (1.3.4 for example) of SystemRescueCD, then burn it to a CD at a slow speed (8X) to ensure a good burn

2) disconnect the drive with any sort of Windows on it, leaving only the drive on which you want to install ubuntu connected to power and SATA or IDE

3) insert your just-burnt sysresccd into cdrom, change BIOS Boot Priority to cdrom first and boot to the CD

4) at the first prompt after booting to sysresccd hit F2; at the second prompt type either "startx" or the default recommendation at the top of the list and hit <Enter>

5) a yellow terminal will appear next, at which type the following command

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=4096 conv=notrunc,sync

for a SATA hdd (or substitute "of=/dev/hda" for an IDE hard drive)

6) WAIT! Go make a sandwich or watch TV for about 30 min/80GB hard drive space; speed varies with hardware, but I find this rate to hold for my machine

7) When done, some satistics will appear ending in "xxx MB/sec"

8) now, at the same yellow terminal as before, type "gparted" and hit <Enter>

9) partition your hard drive; do you know how best to do this? Post again if not -- I am glad to assist (or someone else will).

Many times, linux (especially Slackware or Slack-derives distros like Slax) is inhibited by any trace of a MS file system (esp. NTFS) on the hard drive. This is why it is best to wipe the drive with zeros first (i.e. the dd command)

Best wishes with Linux!

Pane-Free (and staying that way)

 

[k0rn_h0li0]

OH MY GOSH.

so i ended up burning kubuntu hitting up my socket 940 system it works. boot it up installing it now i have a lot of hwk to catch up to.

why wasn't this working on the other computer? it was maybe too slow or something.

 

[pane-free]

I don't know what other system you're referring to -- sorry -- I just read your sys specs below your avatar and handle.

Could have been a RAM issue or one of the hdd having NTFS traces on it or other junk; maybe it is a HP/Compaq (don't get me going on this issue) -- I don't know without specifics. I'm not a certified expert, just one who has some experience with various distros and hardware (and too much time tweaking W2K registries for performance). Happy to help if I can.

Unfortunately, I do not think much of the new LTS 'buntus at this point -- too many login and video issues. I recommend either Mint-9-lxde or the newest peppermint to those wanting to stick close to ubuntu.

Of course, I'm a performance freak or I wouldn't have joined this forum and with Linux, the desktop chosen has more to do with performance than it does with the other OS. Hence, my preference for LXDE or lighter. For even quicker response, especially on older machines, look at antiX-M8.5-i686 (or i486 for dinosaurs) for Debian-derived. Salix-lxde-13.1 for Slackware-derivatives is very good, too.

Glad you got it up and running (?) !

 

[TechPowerDown]

use they're flash drive utility