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speedyink

speedyink

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So I can't get Mandriva or Ubuntu installed on my computer. Ubuntu gives me an error when trying to install the boot manager thing thats on the disc, and Mandriva starts to boot, but gives me a huge list of errors at the nice blue "Mandriva is booting" screen. Is there known compatibility issues with the new AMD quad core or is 64bit Vista screwing this all up?
 
Is there known compatibility issues with the new AMD quad core or is 64bit Vista screwing this all up?
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It's odd that neither Distro is working. I'd rule out Vista as the source of the problem since the Install CD's for both Distro's generally have free-run over the system. Are you using Live CD Installs (GUI-based) or Alternate CD Installs (test-based)?

Also, what specific error does Ubuntu give and what list does Mandriva spit out?
 
Heres what Ubuntu gives me

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I'll get the picture of what mandriva does in a bit.

They both supposed to be live cds.
 
If you have a 64bit machine you cant really run 32bit OSes real well, if at all (depends on the processor and architecture)
However, Ubuntu is avail in 32 and 64 bit versions. And, as much as Vista is always screwing up, it actually isn't vista's fault if you cannot install Ubuntu. Vista (or whatever other operating system that is installed) doesn't come to life unless it is allowed to boot w/o interruption of the CD/DVD drive making the BIOS know of a bootable medium--it puts a halt to the booting of the os.

I personally don't like live cds. If possible, get them to be just install cds.
 
Did you restart the computer and let it boot off the cd, or are you trying to install it while windows is running?
 
Well as far as I know I need to let ubuntu install that little install program, which gives you the option to run ubuntu from the boot screen. I haven't tried booting it off the ubuntu cd yet. Mandriva I let boot from the cd though, and it failed to boot. I'm at work right now so I can't post a screen of that yet. I guess I could try getting just install cd's if those tend to work better.
 
concorde said:
If you have a 64bit machine you cant really run 32bit OSes real well, if at all (depends on the processor and architecture)
However, Ubuntu is avail in 32 and 64 bit versions. And, as much as Vista is always screwing up, it actually isn't vista's fault if you cannot install Ubuntu. Vista (or whatever other operating system that is installed) doesn't come to life unless it is allowed to boot w/o interruption of the CD/DVD drive making the BIOS know of a bootable medium--it puts a halt to the booting of the os.

I personally don't like live cds. If possible, get them to be just install cds.
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32-bit OS's run absolutely fine on 64-bit machines. Sometimes better than 64-bit OS's.
 
If you have a 64bit machine you cant really run 32bit OSes real well, if at all (depends on the processor and architecture)
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Alright, this is what Mandriva gives me when I try to boot it
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Several directories cannot be found, and therefore loaded. If that's the consistent error you've been receiving, then that's typical of a 'quick-burn' (see below).

Well as far as I know I need to let ubuntu install that little install program, which gives you the option to run ubuntu from the boot screen. I haven't tried booting it off the ubuntu cd yet. Mandriva I let boot from the cd though, and it failed to boot. I'm at work right now so I can't post a screen of that yet. I guess I could try getting just install cd's if those tend to work better.
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Yes, it's definitely needed to complete the process with a Live CD. What speed did you burn the Live CD's at? It's generally recommended to burn them at the slowest speed your Burner is capable of (preferably 4x or 8x) to insure the most-accurate image and minimize potential flaws. It only takes a few extra miuntes and could save some install-headaches in the future. If you have the CD's to use, I'd try that.

If there are still problems, I'd download the Alternate CD file from the respective sites and burn that (again at the slowest speed). There's no GUI to load and things will look very minimalistic during the install process, but it's the exact same OS once installed.
 
I can't remember what speed I burnt Mandriva with, but I think it was in the higher ranges (48x). I'll retry with a slow burn and see what happens. My friend made the Ubuntu disc, and it installed just fine on his computer, so I don't see why it shouldn't with mine. Could it be a problem with the driver device signing with x64 Vista thats causing it?
 
Could it be a problem with the driver device signing with x64 Vista thats causing it?
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Not really. Vista won't play into the equation at all actually, since the CD (Live or Alternate) will be booted to before Vista is even considered a variable by your system. If it installed fine on his computer, you may have an incompatible hardware component. Could you list your specs? I had a problem with my previous MoBo when trying to install certain versions of Ubuntu.
 
I was just thinking because the error occurs while it's installing within windows, so I figured it could be possible. My specs are in my sig.
 
concorde said:
If you have a 64bit machine you cant really run 32bit OSes real well, if at all (depends on the processor and architecture)
However, Ubuntu is avail in 32 and 64 bit versions. And, as much as Vista is always screwing up, it actually isn't vista's fault if you cannot install Ubuntu. Vista (or whatever other operating system that is installed) doesn't come to life unless it is allowed to boot w/o interruption of the CD/DVD drive making the BIOS know of a bootable medium--it puts a halt to the booting of the os.

I personally don't like live cds. If possible, get them to be just install cds.
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OSes are backwards compatible... I've ran a E4300 on 98 with no problems.
 
I was just thinking because the error occurs while it's installing within windows, so I figured it could be possible.
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Wait, are you trying to dual-boot or install as a VM? If dual-booting (two separate partitions, each with it's own OS), then looking at your specs I'd have to say it's a CD burn issue, as the software can run on much lower than what you have. However, if you're trying to install it within Windows as a VM, then I've no idea; Windows could very well be hindering it.
 
It can't mount anything because there is probably no compatible file system either on your hard drive or on the virtual disk. You must run GParted and set that up first, then try installing the OS. Most distros have either GParted or an alike application built into the installer.
 
No, they're actual cd's, I'm not running them in VM. I've reburned Mandriva at 8x, hopefully that helps. I'll keep you updated
 
speedyink said:
No, they're actual cd's, I'm not running them in VM. I've reburned Mandriva at 8x, hopefully that helps. I'll keep you updated
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Ok the Linux kernel can not write to NTFS natively w/o some sort of third party app like ntfs.progs or FUSE.

Boot off the CD and run the installer.
 
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