Hardy Heron Freezes at Beginning of Install

[NickAv]

Alright so i'm a TOTAL linux n00b but i like to think i am pretty computer savvy (ex Windows Power User) i am trying to dual boot 8.04 and XP but when i boot up from the CD and select install Ubuntu it brings me to the desktop and i get a blank window that says install on the top with a black pixelated corner. Now i left it at this screen for about an hour and a half waiting to see if it would respond. I eventually gave up and booted back into XP.

i would rly like to get this problem resolved so i can begin using a linux OS so any help would be greatly appreciated

- Nick

[Pumalite]

You might need to burn a new CD. Or your specs are such that you require a different iso. Post your specs.

[NickAv]

Specs:

AMD 64 X2 4800+
Asus A8N-SLI
BFG Geforce 7800 GT OC
3Gb Mushkin Redline Ram
3 HDD's (storage isn't the problem)

I decided to hold off on the 64 bit distro just because of compatability issues that still exist when using 64 bit in a largely 32 bit world

[Pumalite]

64 bit would handle your 3 GB of RAM better. You might be having problems with the 32 bit or you need to do md5sum on the iso and burn at 4x or less.

[NickAv]

wouldn't that just create more problems in the long run running 32 bit apps and stuff?

and i did that analyze disc thing b4 trying to install if that helps at all, prolly not

[Pumalite]

I can tell you that personally I'm running 2 Hardies 64 bit in different configurations with 4 GB of RAM. I have found no problems running 32 and/or 64 bit programs. They are quite stable and I'm very happy with them.

[NickAv]

alright i'll burn a 64bit version and get back to ya


i hear things on here about wireless not working well under 64 bit any thoughts?