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    Non-PAE: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation

    Hi,

    when I try to install lubuntu on my Thinkpad, I get the message, that my cpu does not support pae and the installation does not continue.
    I am a litle bit angry because I downloaded and burned lubuntu to cd because I read that it would be perfect for "older" machines. My machine is a 1,7 Ghz Pentium Mobile with 2 GB Ram and I can install Windows 7 on this machine (must be stone-age software).

    Edit:

    So now I found out that the ubuntu has problems with pentium m processors. I followed then

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PAE

    and tried to install

    12.04 Precise Pangolin 32 bit non PAE

    I went through the installation process and after step 7

    1. You need a wired Ethernet connection
    2. At the "boot:" prompt, press the Enter key.
    3. Select "Install" or "Command Line Install".
    4. Select your language & country/territory.
    5. Detect your keyboard layout (you will be asked to press some keys.)
    6. Specify hostname for your system (for use on the network.)
    7. Choose your archive mirror for downloading the base system from.
    8. Partitioning - Most will simply want 'Guided - use entire disk'. [See note 2] for other options.
    9. Updates - Select 'No Automatic Updates' [See note 3].
    10. Let it install GRUB onto the disk. [See USB].
    nothing happened. I only see a pink screen.

    To find out if my thinkpad is the problem I installed in a VM (VMware) and got the exact same. See here:




    Why is it still so difficult to install a simple linux?
    Last edited by electriccat; December 29th, 2013 at 08:47 PM.

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    Welcome to the Ubuntu Forums

    I have such a Thinkpad (mine is a T42), and I have developed a system to use fake-PAE to provide a solution. See this link

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu-fake-PAE

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    Hello,

    thanks for your answer. I have an R40. But the how-to seems too complicated for me. I am not an IT Professional. My Experience is enough to make simple installations, but not more. Sad to throw the thinkpad away, but It's not the worlds end.

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    It is not difficult to install according to Lubuntu fake-PAE. Just some steps, that are different from what you have done before. You can ask, if something is not clear, and step by step you'll succeed. It is really too bad to trash working computers. I'll try to explain as clearly as possible.

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    @Electriccat , did you notice that the guide mentioned that Bodhi Linux works without any modifications?
    Bringing old hardware back to life. About problems due to upgrading.
    Please visit Quick Links -> Unanswered Posts.
    Don't use this space for a list of your hardware. It only creates false hits in the search engines.

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    Quote Originally Posted by electriccat View Post
    Hi,

    Why is it still so difficult to install a simple linux?
    Because you selected a difficult method. There are several simpler methods.

    Or install something else than Ubuntu (but maybe developed from Ubuntu as suggested by mörgæs: Bodhi. Another alternative is LXLE).

    I suggested Lubuntu fake-PAE which is different from the method you tried. I can also suggest the One Button Installer, which is designed to be simpler and safer than the standard installer. And it allows installing into computers with Pentium M and Celeron M. Help yourself in the menu of methods, and select the one you think suits you!

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    Re: Lubuntu Boot CD fails to start installation (inapropriate cpu)

    Quote Originally Posted by mörgæs View Post
    @Electriccat , did you notice that the guide mentioned that Bodhi Linux works without any modifications?

    Hello,

    thanks you for all the replies. I am now trying it with Bodhi Linux.

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