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manne_ts
March 25th, 2009, 08:44 AM
hi everyone, I am trying to install xubuntu but I actually can't.
here's my problem:

I downloaded and burned the 8.10 version (the normal one, not alternate) and then booted the cd.
if i choose to run xubuntu it hangs on "controlling battery state" (I have a laptop). I tried to wait, but after 45 miutes it was still there... so I rebooted and tried to install directly, without running the live OS.
what i got then was a command line where I, probably, had to enter some commands but couldn't work out. it was something like:
ubuntu@ubuntu$>

the strange thing is that ubuntu and opensuse (with KDE 4) used to work properly, but I noticed the same problem trying to install kubuntu.
anyone can help?

cariboo
March 25th, 2009, 07:42 PM
You may have to try some of the boot options available by pressing F6, you may also want to start in safe graphics mode which can be enabled by pressing F4.

Jim