Hangs during 10.04 LTS bootup

[cci[RR]us]

I downloaded the x86 10.04 LTS ISO and burned to a disc. I booted it on my old Fujitsu laptop but it just hangs at:

Begin: Running /scripts/init-bottom ...
Done.
init: ureadahead-other main process (1019) terminated with status 4
init: ureadahead-other main process (1020) terminated with status 4
* Setting sensors limits                                           [ OK ]

I tried all the possibilities like noacpi but to no avail. Please help.

Thank you.

[cci[RR]us]

I verified the installation disc is working. No I/O errors.

How should I proceed next? Any way to get to the logs where I could troubleshoot the problem?

[cci[RR]us]

How should I troubleshoot this problem? Please help!

[paydaydaddy]

Have you tried recovery? Safe graphics mode? Earlier Kernel?

[cci[RR]us]

Have you tried recovery? Safe graphics mode? Earlier Kernel?

I don't see these options in the boot menu of 10.04 LTS. May I know how do I activate recovery, safe graphics or earlier kernel?

I'm using Windows 7 right now on that problematic laptop.

[ronparent]

Have you tried editing the grub boot line to eliminate quiet splash?