Freeze at install

[Jarn]

Hi, I just download Kubuntu 8.10 and tried to run it. When I put the disc in, it loads up fine in that it gets to the first menu (install, load from disc, etc.) and I get past the choosing a language portion. However, from this main menu, if I choose any of the options everything stops responding; keyboard input is no longer accepted and nothing changes on the screen at all. I have verified that the iso is correct (compared md5) and I believe that the burn was fine because I tried it twice, burning at slow speeds, with a different burner each time and get the same problem with either disc. Any help?

FWIW, it's a Dell XPS M1530 with a 2.4ghz Intel C2D, 4 gigs of RAM and an nVidia Geforce 8600m GT.

[sukhhari]

May be problem with DVD or your Nvidia Card.

[Jarn]

It is not a problem with the disc (I just ran it in VMWare from the disc and it worked), though it could be a problem with my nVidia card - if so, what would I do to fix it?

[sukhhari]

You may be check with Dell Website for any Firewares to your Dell System, if so try to update Fireware first and then go ahead with Ubuntu.

[Jarn]

Uhh... what? What is a fireware?

[sukhhari]

Sorry, Please read as FIRMWARE not fireware.

This will be supporting to your Dell System H/W for New installations and others requirements.

[Jarn]

Problem fixed. There was nothing wrong with my drivers...

[jseabold]

Sorry to blow the dust off this thread, but what was the fix? I'm having similar issues putting Jaunty on a Dell at my school.