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jasloper
January 20th, 2010, 03:30 PM
The image disk boots OK and comes to the screen that gives the option to try or install. I opted for the "try Ubuntu" once, but got a long list of i/o errors. Tried the install option, and same thing. The install did get to an apparent Ubuntu background, but never any further prompts. Is the iso bad? I'm trying to install on a Dell Inspiron 7500. Currently has Win2000 loaded.

chuina
January 20th, 2010, 06:08 PM
This is likely a Bad CD/DVD issue.
Try with another one.

jasloper
January 20th, 2010, 09:41 PM
Thank you! Burned a new CD and I'm almost 60% done with the installation!!:KS

presence1960
January 20th, 2010, 11:08 PM
Thank you! Burned a new CD and I'm almost 60% done with the installation!!:KS

next time you install do two things:

1. MD5SUM (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM) the downloaded iso prior to burning it as an image to CD.

2. Burn the CD at 4x-8x speed. When you boot the CD choose "check disk for defects" prior to installing or trying Ubuntu from the CD.

Xog
January 20th, 2010, 11:30 PM
lol... cuz there's always a next time