[jm100dm]

Hi,
I have burned an iso of Ubuntu 7.10 and it loads from the cd and I can get on the net with it. I have tried (3 times) to install it to the hard drive and the install freezes at 22% while coping files. Any suggestions as to what to do to get past this? Checked the cd and it checked out fine and I am currently running memtest86. I've been running the test 45 minutes and no errors as of yet.
Specs: 450 MHz Pentium 3
3 sticks ram 256,256,128 all pc100
40gb drive - using entire drive
10gb slave drive
dvdrom
cdrom

I have now tried to install to the 10gb drive and it stalls at 47%. This computer only has a 200 watt power supply, could that be the culprit? I am going to disconnect one drive and one cdrom and see if it works then.

[Arcadion]

200W does seem a bit lean. I've found that installing an operating system (be it Linux or Windows) is a good way to judge the general stability of a new build, since it puts a lot more strain on the system than just sitting at the desktop or even running memtest (since memtest doesn't use the hard disk or CD drive, once it's loaded).

[jm100dm]

Thanks, I will install a better power supply and see if that does the trick. Replacing the video card got me to 52%.

[monckywrench]

Never forget to swap out distros when you run into that sort of install problem.

I'd try a Sidux (Debian Sid based) install to see if that hangs. I had 7.10 install hang
and then refuse to boot. Sidux worked fine.
Ubuntu 8.04 is out and may also solve your problem.

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by jm100dm

I have burned an iso of Ubuntu 7.10 and it loads from the cd and I can get on the net with it. I have tried (3 times) to install it to the hard drive and the install freezes at 22% while coping files.

How long do you let it run before determining it has stalled?

Peace...

[jm100dm]

Thank you for your replies. I let it run for over a half hour with nothing happening, even the courser would not move. I installed the drive into another computer and it went through the install without a hitch. Downloaded all the updates and then replaced it in the original computer. Appears to be working okay for now with the exception of running in low graphics mode. I now need to read up and learn how to install the correct drivers to get the video card to function properly. Right now the only resolutions available are 800x600 and 640x480. The bottom of some pages don't even show. That was part of the original install problem as the buttons to proceed were unavailable at the bottom of the page. To make them appear I had to use the low resolution option of the install, possibly part of why it would not install completely. This is still all new to me.
Installed flash player and another player that it said it required while visiting a web page. Both are also working. Have to leave for work now but hope to get this done sometime this weekend. Is there a program like Belarc or Everest that can be run on Linux?
Thanks again. Jeff

[jm100dm]

http://www.falconfly.de/banshee.htm
3dfxv3bansheelinux2.60.zip

This looks like what I will need to install.

[Wonder-Downunder]

You dont happen to have a USB stick or flash drive plugged in while installing do you as this can sometimes lock up the install

[jm100dm]

No, I did not have either one and have not even used them on this computer yet. Install is complete. Now I'm looking for a solution to the video card. It runs in low graphics and I would like to correct this. Maybe I should close this thread and open a new one with this new issue.

[monckywrench]

Here's a bug report on what appears to be your card;

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+s...fx/+bug/105629

I'd just look in the junk box for a better-supported card and toss it in if possible. My usual tactic
is to grab a pile of leftovers, Google each for degree of Linux support, and trash the rest or save them for Winboxes.

[jm100dm]

I have tried 3 separate video card and 2 different computers and still all I get is 800x600 and 640x480. I tried to install the legacy driver but failed. That was over a week ago and I'm not sure what the message was that got returned. Getting frustrated but trying to learn this new system. Exited x and uncounted problems knowing what to type in. This is in an older computer with a 1999 BIOS, thus ACPI is forced. Will this work on this computer without a bios upgrade?

[tomdkat]

One thing you can try is the Ubuntu alternate CD for the installation. I think it's a non-graphical installation process but it will install the same Ubuntu software as the graphical installation process will. That might work better for you.

Peace...

[jm100dm]

Thanks Tomdkat I will download it and try it.

I got as far as what I believe was unpacking the driver, and was told that I still had x open. I am not sure of the exact wording or how to close x. I used the sudo command at the # prompt.

When I use the add remove program I get the following error while trying to install any selections.

E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
E:_cache->open() failed, please report.

I am not sure how to do that or how to report it.

Thanks for any help.

[monckywrench]

I really suggest the "stack of different live CDs" method, plus forum posts in (for example) here and linuxquestions.org. They are nice to have in your toolkit anyway so there isn't much reason NOT to download and burn them. You can test boot a bunch of different distros in a very short time, and when one works but the others don't you can determine why.

I currently have various Kubuntu/Fluxbuntu/Sidux/Damn Small Linux/Kanotix etc CDs and am always looking for more to play with. For example, my ancient CF-71 Toughbook will only boot Damn Small Linux. Runs fine with that though.

Also, please post the make and specific model (specs aren't enough) of the computer and especially the motherboard and of any graphic cards you wish to try.

[jm100dm]

Hi monckywrench,

This computer is one that I'm attempting to set up for someone else. It came with Windows 98 installed that was badly corrupted with Trojans. After cleaning it with AVG I still was unable to get it to boot. Seeing that the owner had no Operating system software to install I suggested using Linux and she agreed. Which version makes no difference to me, as long as it works.
Specs currently are as follows:
Gateway Pentium III 450 MHz LPMINI TOWER
512 MB PC100 sdram - 'only came with 128'
200 Watt Power Supply
4W4SBOXO.15.0012.P07
Running Ubuntu - Linux 2.624-16-generic
BIOS date 2-4-1999
Network card SMC2-1211TX
Onboard sound ES1371 Ensoniq Audio PCI ENS1371
Video card - Riva TNT2 Model 64 / Model 64 Pro
40 GB Maxtor as master
9 GB Slave drive
Cdrw and Dvd drives
I am new to this and don't yet know what is normal for Ubuntu. In the places menu I go to computer and only the following appear. File System, 8.7 GB Media and Floppy. Both the CDRW and DVD drives work for audio files but don't show until a disc is put into them.
Which Distro would you recommend that I try next? Thanks.