linux ubuntu question

Samm · 09-20-2005, 07:08 PM

Hi all,
I would like to install linux ubuntu 5.10 on my computer becuase i think it is a must have! I downloaded the image file from the ubuntu download site, the option that said install. After i burned it i noticed on the site it says preview, is that a trial version? or is it the full operating system i can use on my machine?? will it expire after some time? will i not have full resources of the OS in what i downloaded and burned?

The next question is : how do i install it? i know this could be a broad subject but i just want the starting outline and then i will teach myself by reading and trial and error? Do i put the CD in and let the PC boot up from the CD i burned, like i do for windows?

Thanks to everyone who can contribute.

geese · 09-20-2005, 07:38 PM

it will not expire and is a full version.

to install simply make your cd/dvd drive the first boot device.
then place the cd in and reboot. (just like windows)

after that just follow the instructions.

Samm · 09-20-2005, 10:01 PM

Thanks geese,
Sounds alot easier than what i had in mind. I will give it a shot tonight and see how it goes your answer was very motivating.

Samm · 09-21-2005, 04:41 AM

hi there calling on all linux experts,
its me again, i installed ubuntu 5.10 on my PIII 700MHZ 256mb, 80GB hdd with 4 partitions. After the installation process and after i logged on i cant get the user graphical interface to open, it says: "Failed to start X server. it is likely not set up correctly. would u like to view the x server output....." . i click no, then it says "the x sever is now disabled. restart GDM when it is configured correctly."

Does it have anything to do with the screen resolution or my video card?? i am using an old video card from about 95 and i got alittle comfused by the intallation screen which asked me to remove the resolutions i do not want, becuase it was worded very strangly, or something i am not used to may. i logged on again and go my prompt XXX@ubuntu$ : startx (i typed) and still gave the same error message in a gray box in a blue screen.

everything was going fine until this happened, i even had it installed with windoes 98 and 2000 in the same HDD.

geese · 09-21-2005, 01:18 PM

Need to do some research , i will get back to you.

geese · 09-21-2005, 02:45 PM

please private message me, your email address. I may have some info but because of forum policy i dont want to post it here.

elmarcorulz · 09-21-2005, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geese

please private message me, your email address. I may have some info but because of forum policy i dont want to post it here.

if linux is opensource, what is it thats against forum rules?

geese · 09-21-2005, 04:39 PM

it does not have to do with linux

elmarcorulz · 09-21-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geese

it does not have to do with linux

oh, then leave it to the emails. at least someone reads the rules

09-20-2005, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Samm New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17	linux ubuntu question Hi all, I would like to install linux ubuntu 5.10 on my computer becuase i think it is a must have! I downloaded the image file from the ubuntu download site, the option that said install. After i burned it i noticed on the site it says preview, is that a trial version? or is it the full operating system i can use on my machine?? will it expire after some time? will i not have full resources of the OS in what i downloaded and burned? The next question is : how do i install it? i know this could be a broad subject but i just want the starting outline and then i will teach myself by reading and trial and error? Do i put the CD in and let the PC boot up from the CD i burned, like i do for windows? Thanks to everyone who can contribute.

09-20-2005, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
geese Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Indies Posts: 68	it will not expire and is a full version. to install simply make your cd/dvd drive the first boot device. then place the cd in and reboot. (just like windows) after that just follow the instructions. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ 939-pin * MSI K8N NEO4-F * 1GB RAM * 120GB HD * NEC 16X DVD+/-RW * GF6200 256M PCI-E * Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU fan OS - SuSE Pro 9.3 Registered Linux user # 395739 Last edited by geese; 09-20-2005 at 07:40 PM.

09-21-2005, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
geese Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Indies Posts: 68	Need to do some research , i will get back to you. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ 939-pin * MSI K8N NEO4-F * 1GB RAM * 120GB HD * NEC 16X DVD+/-RW * GF6200 256M PCI-E * Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU fan OS - SuSE Pro 9.3 Registered Linux user # 395739

09-21-2005, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
geese Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Indies Posts: 68	please private message me, your email address. I may have some info but because of forum policy i dont want to post it here. __________________ AMD 64 3200+ 939-pin * MSI K8N NEO4-F * 1GB RAM * 120GB HD * NEC 16X DVD+/-RW * GF6200 256M PCI-E * Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU fan OS - SuSE Pro 9.3 Registered Linux user # 395739

09-21-2005, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
geese Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Indies Posts: 68	it does not have to do with linux __________________ AMD 64 3200+ 939-pin * MSI K8N NEO4-F * 1GB RAM * 120GB HD * NEC 16X DVD+/-RW * GF6200 256M PCI-E * Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU fan OS - SuSE Pro 9.3 Registered Linux user # 395739

09-20-2005, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Samm New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17	Thanks geese, Sounds alot easier than what i had in mind. I will give it a shot tonight and see how it goes your answer was very motivating.

09-21-2005, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Samm New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17	hi there calling on all linux experts, its me again, i installed ubuntu 5.10 on my PIII 700MHZ 256mb, 80GB hdd with 4 partitions. After the installation process and after i logged on i cant get the user graphical interface to open, it says: "Failed to start X server. it is likely not set up correctly. would u like to view the x server output....." . i click no, then it says "the x sever is now disabled. restart GDM when it is configured correctly." Does it have anything to do with the screen resolution or my video card?? i am using an old video card from about 95 and i got alittle comfused by the intallation screen which asked me to remove the resolutions i do not want, becuase it was worded very strangly, or something i am not used to may. i logged on again and go my prompt XXX@ubuntu$ : startx (i typed) and still gave the same error message in a gray box in a blue screen. everything was going fine until this happened, i even had it installed with windoes 98 and 2000 in the same HDD.

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