On 28/07/10 13:04, Simon Royal wrote:
Hi
Im still trying to sort out these problems getting Linux installed on this old Umax laptop.
Ive tried booting Limux Mint 9 LXDE and it ran the live CD once and part installed. Since then no success in getting back to the Live desktop. It just sits on the boot screen doing nothing.
The same thing happens with Lubuntu.
I did successfully boot the Ubuntu alterntaive installer and it started installing no problems, but I cancelled it as Ubunut is a bit too heavy for this hardware.
I dont think it is a hardware fault as it runs XP no problems.
Also I did have Linux Mint 9 LXDE installed on another hard drive and it booted to it and ran, also it has booted to the live CD once and all hardware including sound works.
So any ideas?
It does sound like a cd drive fault still. Drives can vary at what media they can read if they are tired. Also pressed media is almost always easier for a drive to read than burnt media.
Does mint have an option on the initial live cd boot to check the media ? Or can you try burning at a lower speed ? or different media ?
Also run memtest86+ just to be sure, yes I know it appears to work on XP but it is still worth trying. Particularly as you appear to have upgraded the ram in that machine. Let it run a full pass.
Also live installers are a bit erm painful in that little ram. Does mint offer an alternative installer image ? Might go a bit smoother for you.
One other thing...can you stop starting a new thread for the same topic please ?