[ALUG] Ubuntu installation problem

[(Ted Harding)]

On 05-Jun-07 15:33:48, Chris G wrote:
> I am trying to install Ubuntu 7.04 on a system for my mother in law.
> 
> It boots from the CD OK and works fine as a "Live CD" system.
> 
> However, when I start the 'Install' program to actually install on the
> hard disk the window the Install program opens is too large and can't
> be resized such that the important buttons at the bottom appear on the
> screen.  Thus I can't progress the install.
> 
> Is this a problem that anyone else has seen?  Any ideas on how to fix
> it?
> 
> -- 
> Chris Green

The Ubuntu CD (at least both 6.06 and6.10, which I have) gives you
a brief opportunity to tune various things when the inital "splash"
screen comes up. For VGA resolution press F4.

But be poised: you have 30 seconds!

Hoping this helps,
Ted.

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Date: 05-Jun-07                                       Time: 17:03:06
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