Xubuntu 7.10 install problem

uposb4 · 04-28-2008, 08:58 AM

I have the Xubuntu 7.10 OS, Ordered the cd, Didnt download. It installs fine on my desktop but when i try to install on my laptop, it starts installing and halfway through i get a message "could not retrieve some essential files" and wont go any further. Running win-98se here and was told it should install fine. Thanks.

Irishwhistle · 04-28-2008, 03:42 PM

Hmm... How old is the CD? Does it have any scratches on it? If at ALL possible I would download the new (Hardy Heron) release. Often desktop drives can read scratched CDs better than old laptop drives so even a minor scratch could keep your laptop from reading a file. Also, If you do download a new copy I would recommend getting the Alternate Desktop CD because it requires less RAM.

imsati · 04-28-2008, 08:00 PM

Laptop specs?

While usually overly-friendly with most systems, there are a few laptops the Ubuntu family Live CD's don't play well with. As Irish said, you may wish to try the Alt CD.

Spongebob · 05-07-2008, 07:56 AM

Or try a text-based install from the DVD..

jammiedodger · 05-07-2008, 08:12 AM

maybe the laptop dvd/cd drive needs a clean

04-28-2008, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
uposb4 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31	Xubuntu 7.10 install problem I have the Xubuntu 7.10 OS, Ordered the cd, Didnt download. It installs fine on my desktop but when i try to install on my laptop, it starts installing and halfway through i get a message "could not retrieve some essential files" and wont go any further. Running win-98se here and was told it should install fine. Thanks.

04-28-2008, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Irishwhistle Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1,605	Hmm... How old is the CD? Does it have any scratches on it? If at ALL possible I would download the new (Hardy Heron) release. Often desktop drives can read scratched CDs better than old laptop drives so even a minor scratch could keep your laptop from reading a file. Also, If you do download a new copy I would recommend getting the Alternate Desktop CD because it requires less RAM. __________________ The Heron Has Been Unleashed! CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GhZ :P GPU: Integrated Intel :P RAM: 256MB :P OS: Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron! :D The statement below is true. The statement above is false.

04-28-2008, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,006	Laptop specs? While usually overly-friendly with most systems, there are a few laptops the Ubuntu family Live CD's don't play well with. As Irish said, you may wish to try the Alt CD. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte P31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge

05-07-2008, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spongebob New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	Or try a text-based install from the DVD.. __________________ My academic homepage Some other software projects My CBIR project

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jammiedodger Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29	maybe the laptop dvd/cd drive needs a clean

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