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mjbrisbois
April 12th, 2009, 12:29 AM
I'm trying to get ubuntu up and going, but can't get it to boot without the live CD. I got this error code and need help understanding it:

This (id 10ea:8139 rev 10) is not an 8139C+ compatible chip
[ 36.101724]8139cp 000:08:02.0: try the "8139too" driver instead.

Where might I find this "8139too" driver and how do I use it.

Would it be better to make a new live CD and install it instead. I have gotten a new one, from the /Official Ubuntu Book, 3rd ed/ but haven't tried it, as it is for 32bit, and the laptop I'm trying to install to is AMD64.

inobe
April 12th, 2009, 12:48 AM
i can't offer much help except produce more information on that error, seems that others have had the same problem and some have resolved it.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=com.ubuntu%3Aen-US%3Aunofficial&hs=0q7&q=try+the+%228139too%22+driver+instead.&btnG=Search