Newbie Install Advice

[Les Gray]

Without having seen this entire thread, I would suggest booting the install 
DVD/CD  with the option 'acpi-off' set. Just include that at the boot prompt 
(without the quotes) before pressing Enter.

The installer is a cut down version of the OS and can sometimes have problems 
with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). Temporarily turning 
it off can help counteract this.

You will more than likely want to turn ACPI back on when you have your full 
system up and running. If this tip works for you, and you don't know how to 
re-enable ACPI, just send another message to the list.

HTH

Les

On Saturday 07 July 2007 19:32:53 Trias wrote:
> Ok i downloaded it from an unmetered mirror (the dvd version is not
> available on the ubuntu website).  I can see now i have the 32 bit version
> i will try the 64 bit and see if that works.
>
> I never burn at full bore.
>
> I don't have another distro tho I could get it.  I'm getting knoppix
> 5.1.1dvd now.
>
> I live in Adelaide southern area.