installing ubuntu on dell inspiron

[karthik15]

hi.. i wanted to install ubuntu on my laptop but it so happened that when i put the cd n went for that "try n then install" option.. the desktop looked totally distorded.. couldnt make out anything.. anyone plz tell what i'm supposed to do to install ubuntu. :(

[ugm6hr]

Give exact details of which model and screen you have.

I had a Dell 5000e which used a bizarre resolution screen, which did something similar.

I just installed and then edited resolution manually.

[ken_34]

I am using an Inspiron E1505 and did not encounter this problem. Is it possible that the CD did not burn correctly?

[karthik15]

its a dell inspirion 1545 .. 15.4" screen ..
and the cd is proper.. tried it in another HP laptop n is working fine..
and one more thing.. i cant make out anything on the screen. so installing is not at all possible until this problem is solved..

[Buffalo Soldier]

The exact graphic card you're using?

Which version of Ubuntu are you trying?

[karthik15]

um.. there's no dedicated graphics card in this..
and i'm trying ubuntu 8.04