Kubuntu not installing

claptonman

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I am trying to install kubunto on my Dell Inspiron 2650.Intel Pentium 4 M 1.6ghz,512 mb of RAM, and currently has XP home on it. I burned the image to a DVD just fine. I get the splash screen with the options to start kubuntu, check hard drive, check memory, and boot menu. I choose start kubuntu and it stays on that screen for a while, then changes to a black screen with an underscore flashing. It stays like this for about 20 minutes, and then its just a black screen. Any help?
 
I have seen this before and I think it was a problem with the graphics hardware. What is your graphics setup? Have you tried any other distros?
 
Nvidia GeForce2 Go. And no, just tried the main 11.04 from the website.

Also, a concern. I'm using a ZyXEL G-170S wireless card. Could I install the necessary drives and utility?
 
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How would I do that? I can't even install it. Is it a problem with my video driver not even being able to show the install screen?
 
I do not really care for the KDE version, I have had to many problems. Plus Ubuntu requires 512 MB to run and typically KDE uses more memory.

On your specs I would try Xubuntu, your machine would fly so much faster.
 
Well, I accidentally popped the CD drive open and put it back in randomly today, and the Kubuntu menu popped up, so I just installed it as a dual boot. It installed, and when I choose to run Kubuntu at start up, it says the prefix is not set. Any help?
 
I do not really care for the KDE version, I have had to many problems. Plus Ubuntu requires 512 MB to run and typically KDE uses more memory.

On your specs I would try Xubuntu, your machine would fly so much faster.

As in GNOME is for grannys. Really. KDE is mostly the only way to go.

Well, I accidentally popped the CD drive open and put it back in randomly today, and the Kubuntu menu popped up, so I just installed it as a dual boot. It installed, and when I choose to run Kubuntu at start up, it says the prefix is not set. Any help?

Is it 64 or 32 bit system version of Kubuntu.
 
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