Pure text mode

[Kenneth_Harder_Ras]

Hello,

Is it possible to boot Ubuntu to pure text mode? I am trying to install 16.04 LTS on my Qnap TS-269L, but the CederView driver is no longer supported and the display continues to be blank.

Thank you,
Kenneth

[spjackson]

I don't know how you do that with the Desktop iso but for the Server iso, text mode installation is the norm. Perhaps you could try that.

[tinylagarto]

There is also the minimal ISO:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD

[oldos2er]

Using systemd? You could try http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/how-to-boot-into-linux-command-line
Caveat emptor: I haven't tried this myself, but it seems the simplest way to test, plus it makes no permanent changes to anything.

Edit: I just tried this on my systemd Xubuntu 17.10 desktop, it worked perfectly.