[xubuntu-users] Instalation of xubuntu 24.04.1

[Victor Forberger]

On 2/12/25 13:01, Liam Proven wrote:
> On 11/02/2025 17:37, AM CR wrote:
>> Good afternoon everyone.
>>
>> I apologize in advance if I am breaking any rules, but the frustration of
>> not being able to install
>>
>> version 24.04 of Xubuntu leads me to ask for help.
>>
>> I have never used Linux, so I am completely new to the subject.
>>
>> The attached images reveal the situation that is happening to me.
>> Explaining
>>
>> The machine, as you can see in the image00, meets the minimum 
>> requirements
>> for installation.
>> So I downloaded the image "xubuntu-24.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso"
>> Then created the DVD from the iso
> 
> A real physical DVD? Gosh. Any particular reason?
> 
>> The 80Gb disk, after installing Windows, was divided, leaving more than
>> 30Gb for installing Xubuntu.
>>
>> I prepared the machine to boot from DVD, and reboot it with the dvd
>> inserted.
>>
>> The first screen appears, in which I chose to install Xununtu
>>
>> After a few seconds the image appears, which you can see in image01
> 
> You can't send attachments to mailing lists. If you really need to share 
> pix, then put them on a free image hosting site such as Imgur, and then 
> share links.
> 
>> I thought, it's going to take a while, so I left the machine running, 
>> even
>> though the dots on the
>>
>> screen were turning on and off.
>>
>> After 3 hours the situation was the same... strange...
>>
>> I turned off the machine, checked the DVD and restarted the process.
>>
>> After several attempts, a little disoriented, I pressed the "Esc" key and
>> to my surprise the screen
>>
>> reflected in image02 appeared.
> 
> Again, we don't know. Tell us in words if you can.
> 
>> I don't know what's going on and I would appreciate anyone's help if
>> possible.
> 
> 
> As we don't know we can't.
> 
> General advice:
> 
> * Always share full specs of your machine in your post.
> 
> * Check your system firmware is 100% current. If it is not, update it.
> 
> * Maybe use a USB key if you have one?
> 
> * Format the key with Ventoy for an easier experience.
> 
> 

Also, do a checksum if you did not torrent the disk. Corruption issues 
frequently occur with downloads of large files. Torrent verifies bits as 
they are downloaded (and a checksum with torrented files should also be 
done as good practice).

-Victor


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Victor Forberger
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blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com

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