ubuntu desktop 9.10 32 bit installation woes on old dell latitude laptop

[ubun2nub]

I am having display problems installing ubuntu desktop 9.10 x32 bit version on my old dell latitude laptop. The installation wizard screens flicker and is split in two & is hard to read. I believe Ubuntu does not recognize my laptop's monitor or using some generic display drivers which does not seem to work. Any help on this is much appreciated.

[dstew]

Are you installing from a Live CD? I think there is a "Simple Graphics Mode" for installation that you can get to by pressing F6. The other thing to do is download and burn the Alternate Install CD (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors#alternate). This Ubuntu installer uses a text-based installation interface that works more reliably than the Live CD.

[ubun2nub]

Thanks. That did the trick.

[dstew]

Which? Simple Graphics mode, or the Alternate Install CD?