rbw3689
November 19th, 2008, 05:36 PM
Sorry if this has been posted multiple times, but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere.
I am trying to install Ubuntu on my laptop alongside of Windows Vista. I downloaded the image file, burned it to a CD. When I insert the CD, shut down my laptop, and start it back up, the Ubuntu screen displays, as it should.
I am able to move up and down the options, but the only option that "works" (ie, doesn't cause my computer to stop doing anything) is "Boot from hard disk". If I try anything else, nothing seems to work (except the F key functions).
After this wasn't working, I decided to escape from the Ubuntu screen when it displays. I hit enter, and another Ubuntu screen displays. I hit enter again to see if Ubuntu will load now, and I get this message:
"Loading /casper/vmlinuz...."
It seems to be stuck at this point, nothing happens from there. What do I need to do? Should I make another CD at a slower write speed? Any suggestions welcome... this is my first time trying to do this.
I am trying to install Ubuntu on my laptop alongside of Windows Vista. I downloaded the image file, burned it to a CD. When I insert the CD, shut down my laptop, and start it back up, the Ubuntu screen displays, as it should.
I am able to move up and down the options, but the only option that "works" (ie, doesn't cause my computer to stop doing anything) is "Boot from hard disk". If I try anything else, nothing seems to work (except the F key functions).
After this wasn't working, I decided to escape from the Ubuntu screen when it displays. I hit enter, and another Ubuntu screen displays. I hit enter again to see if Ubuntu will load now, and I get this message:
"Loading /casper/vmlinuz...."
It seems to be stuck at this point, nothing happens from there. What do I need to do? Should I make another CD at a slower write speed? Any suggestions welcome... this is my first time trying to do this.