Screen out of text mode on installation of xorg package

[Martin Willemoes Hansen]

El vie, 28-07-2006 a las 18:03 +0500, Rashad escribió:
> I did install Ubuntu 6.06 LTS on my Toshiba A30 laptop using 'alternate' CD
> in text mode.
> Here are the explanation of problem:
> When 'xorg' package prepares for install screen becomes blank and only white
> square cursor is visible. I tried to install several times but with the same
> problem.
> Then I did notice the HDD led activity when I hit 'enter'. I decide that
> installation process isn't crashed and did finish installation successfully
> just blindly pressing 'enter' controlling HDD led activity. I think that
> when 'xorg' package prepares for configuration/installation it tests video
> and then cannot switch back to text mode or does it incorrectly.

I had a similar problem with the HP nc4200, I use the live CD now to
install from.

> The interesting thing is when I use Ubuntu Linux as live CD and after
> installation it recognizes all devices correctly.
> Notice that graphics mode installation using Ubuntu Desktop CD is very
> unstable. Only one time I can go up to disk partitioning stage. Laptop
> freezes and you have to reset the laptop.
> Did anyone encounter the similar problem?
> 
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