Revert to 8.04 from 9.10

[cfirpo99]

Hi. im new to Linux.

Im trying to go back to 8.04 from 9.10 because I may be in over my head. So I boot up with the new ISO i burned for 8.04 and it boots straight to GRUB naturally. I understand GRUB deosnt boot CD's, and im assuming it gets called because it sees the Kernel from 9.10.

How can I just do a clean install with the tools I have? Im still loading into 9.10 without a problem, but i have no idea how to format the drive or run the install from within the OS if at all possible.

Thanks in advance..

C

[jerrrys]

sounds like to me that your bios is not set to boot from cd

[cfirpo99]

it sure is. if i boot with the 9.10 CD it works just fine. For some reason the GRUB shell (1.97 beta) loads when i use the 8.04 LTS CD, then im stuck. Obviously it sees the previous install because the boot loader is asking me to choose from the menu or go to prompt.

I just want to start fresh with 8.04

Thanks

[phillw]

it sure is. if i boot with the 9.10 CD it works just fine. For some reason the GRUB shell (1.97 beta) loads when i use the 8.04 LTS CD, then im stuck. Obviously it sees the previous install because the boot loader is asking me to choose from the menu or go to prompt.

I just want to start fresh with 8.04

Thanks

Boot from 8.04, the CD Boots - not your 9.10 install. Tell 8.04 to use the entire disk.

***NOTE*** You will lose EVERYTHING on your computer if you do this.

If you want dual booting or keeping data etc. post back with what you have on your computer & what you want to keep.

May I ask what problems you're having with 9.10 that makes you want to back to 8.04 ?

Phill.

[cfirpo99]

Hi. Im just testing with a gateway mx3210 laptop. No sensitive data. I was reading the beginner guide and it said that 804 was more stable, more drivers available etc. Im unable to load drivers for Video and wifi in 910.

I have a broadcom chipset for built in wifi, and a linksys300N pcmcia card id "like" to use.

back to 804, when i use the boot cd, it goes straight to GRUB, not sure what command to use to have it wipe the disk and load the ISO from CD.

Thanks for your help.

I would stay in 910 if it wasnt such a pain to get/load drivers. I know people are doing it, Im just new at linux.

[jerrrys]

not to distract you from your goal for i am a true blue 804er, but Envy makes it fairly painless to load drivers. you can find it in the 910 software store

[cheesefry]

I'm new to linux myself and am starting to get discouraged as 9.10 is my first ever distro of linux. In 2 days, I have had the hardest time to get things to work. Still no wireless, difficult time booting system, etc.... any suggestions as to what distro I should move to before hanging my head in shame and going back to win XP?? I have a Gateway LT20 netbook that is really great, but am ready to toss it out the window.

Should I try 8.04??

[jerrrys]

Should I try 8.04??

yes and you find a better response by starting your own thread with that in the title :)

[cfirpo99]

not to distract you from your goal for i am a true blue 804er, but Envy makes it fairly painless to load drivers. you can find it in the 910 software store


Thanks but i have an S3 Video chip. Dont think its supported by Envy.

[jerrrys]

interesting

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142%3Au-ocqbntw_o&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=s3+video+chip+support&as_qdr=all&sa=Google+Search&lang=en#1081

[cfirpo99]

interesting

http://www.googlubuntu.com/results/?cx=006238239194895611142%3Au-ocqbntw_o&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=s3+video+chip+support&as_qdr=all&sa=Google+Search&lang=en#1081


doesnt look so good i suppose, my VIA/S3 board doesnt have a good history with linux. No matter which version i run...

I guess i ll just have to keep reading.. BUT compatible hardware would be nice before installing... On me i suppose.

Thanks

[jerrrys]

opensuse has limited support

S3

ViRGE 2MB/4MB
ViRGE/DX 2MB/4MB
ViRGE/GX 2MB/4MB
ViRGE/GX /2 2MB/4MB
ViRGE/VX 2MB/4MB
Trio32 1MB/2MB
Trio64 1MB/2MB
Trio64V+ 1MB/2MB
Trio64V2/DX 1MB/2MB
Trio64V2/GX 1MB/2MB
801 1MB/2MB
805 1MB/2MB
Vision864 1MB/2MB
Vision866 1MB/2MB
Vision868 1MB/2MB
911 1MB
924 1MB
928 1MB
928 2MB/


http://128.194.106.6/~baum/linux/LDP/HOWTO/Hardware-HOWTO-6.html

[jerrrys]

dose this apply to you?

http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/xserver-xorg-video-s3

[cfirpo99]

my chip is S3 unichrome pro. I found some other comments on this. an I will try your link as well. many thanks.

I think ill try to get back to 8.04 first before i drive myself crazy. then start loading some drivers..

[cfirpo99]

Natty is good to me so far!