Can't Install from CD

[Arkofcovenant]

Hey everyone, I'm kind-of new to Linux and I'm having trouble installing Ubuntu

I have a dell with a 2.2 Ghz P4 and 256 MB RAM (yuck)
I downloaded the disk image and burned it to a DVD. I go into my BIOS and tell it to boot from the DVD. I get to the Ubuntu screen that has the different CD options such as "install Ubuntu" , "memory test" , boot a live CD, etc. I can scroll through the options with the keyboard but I cannot select any of the options. What am I doing wrong? I know my keyboard works because I was able to select a language with it.

Any suggestions would be helpful!
Thx,
Ark

[sahabcse]

In which ubutnu version you have downloaded???

[StephenOK]

Hey everyone, I'm kind-of new to Linux and I'm having trouble installing Ubuntu

I have a dell with a 2.2 Ghz P4 and 256 MB RAM (yuck)
I downloaded the disk image and burned it to a DVD. I go into my BIOS and tell it to boot from the DVD. I get to the Ubuntu screen that has the different CD options such as "install Ubuntu" , "memory test" , boot a live CD, etc. I can scroll through the options with the keyboard but I cannot select any of the options. What am I doing wrong? I know my keyboard works because I was able to select a language with it.

Any suggestions would be helpful!
Thx,
Ark

Did you make sure that you downloaded the version with the proper chipset for your system?

[avtolle]

The first thought that occurs to me is the RAM on your system. To use the Live CD (in your case, DVD) installer requires a minimum of 384 MB RAM. I'd give the alternate CD a go, a text based installer which requires a minimum of 256 MB RAM.

The next thought that occurs is to inquire whether you have considered installing Xubuntu rather than Ubuntu, as it comes with a lighter desktop, and runs better on lower RAM systems than Ubuntu.

[avtolle]

See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements#Desktop%20installation for some additional information.

[UbuntuNerd]

"avtolle"
The first thought that occurs to me is the RAM on your system. To use the Live CD (in your case, DVD) installer requires a minimum of 384 MB RAM. I'd give the alternate CD a go, a text based installer which requires a minimum of 256 MB RAM.

The next thought that occurs is to inquire whether you have considered installing Xubuntu rather than Ubuntu, as it comes with a lighter desktop, and runs better on lower RAM systems than Ubuntu.
I second that, here some instruction on how to install Xubuntu:
http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/HOWTO:_Install_Xubuntu