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jagmeet_hanspal
December 28th, 2010, 06:23 PM
Hi,

I am running 32-bit version of Jackalope on my AMD machine :p and the installation was a breeze.

The installation fails for Meerkat without even getting to the first screen of language selection. However, if I press <F6> while booting from the CD, it does show me the "language selection" screen. After selecting "English" and further, selecting "Try without installation" OR "Install" both fail as the system just reboots in 30 seconds without mentioning any errors. "Test Memory" and "Test Media" both report success.

What I am able to see before the system reboots:
1. First screen with Ubuntu logo
2. Only if <F6> was pressed while booting, do I get language selection.
3. I am, however, able to "Shift-<F1>" to see terminal that goes till loading "Pulse Audio" successfully.
4. The GUI takes over (and I am no more able to Shift-<F1>) and I see the nice colorful wallpaper.
5. Now, the thin "Panel" seems to come-up on top and there is a "Power" button on top-right, but before anything happens further...
6. System reboots.

Is my assumption, that if Jackalope has all the required drivers and accepts my hardware, so Meerkat shouldn't have much of a problem, incorrect?

I am not sure what is failing before the system reboots. Any hints would be welcome.

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Here is the "lshw" O/p from my 9.04 Ubuntu desktop edition installation:
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serial: Unknow
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