Gutsy live CD not booting with GeForce 8800 GT

[Ari Torhamo]

pe, 2007-12-14 kello 10:40 +0100, ice` kirjoitti: 
> Ari Torhamo ha scritto:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I tried to install Ubuntu 7.10 from the 32 bit live CD to a system which
> > includes an Nvidia GeForce 8000 GT graphics card. The boot from the live
> > CD froze in the middle with a black screen. The card and the rest of the
> > system are fine, because Windows XP installs and works without problems.
> > Is there a way to get Gutsy to work with the 8800 GT, even at 2D mode
> > only? I searched the forums for this, but I only found discussions on
> > upgrading an existing installation. The system I'm trying to get to work
> > is brand new.
> >   
> Start LiveCD in 'Safe graphics mode'


Thanks for the advice, it'll take a little while before I can try it. I
guess in case the installation works I should prepare myself to install
the proprietary driver to get a desent resolution and refresh rate out
of the card.

Ari