Ubuntu.8.5

[martymas]

did any one have problems

installing ubuntu 8.5

im having troubles with the instalation

i get so far then my sys freezes

and i have to start over again

ive changed the hdd

three times

ive changed the cdrom

twice

as in the past

on my sys

ubuntu needed a slow cdrom to install

any one have these problems

my mouse freezes if that is any help

thanks

marty

[iccaros]

is this an upgrade?

[martymas]

is this an upgrade?

no it is from the cd

ive tried ubuntu 7.10

on the same sys

and it installs ok

but ive had several tries with 8.4

but it wont install

my Q

would i need to change the specs of my sys

is there any difference between 7.10 and 8.5

thanks

marty

ps

would i be able to up grade from 7.10 to

8.4

which maybe the best option

marty

Edited July 14, 2008 by martymas

[iccaros]

I would try the upgrade, install 7.10 then use the package manager to update.

was this a cd you burned? or did you get it mailed to you?

and did you do a cd check at the start (I think its a menu Item when you boot the CD)

[hitest]

I would try the upgrade, install 7.10 then use the package manager to update.

was this a cd you burned? or did you get it mailed to you?

and did you do a cd check at the start (I think its a menu Item when you boot the CD)

Yeah, the ubuntu install CD does have an option on boot-up where you can check the integrity of the install media. In other words the install CD will check itself to see if it is okay to use to install Ubuntu 8.04. If that check fails then you need to re-burn your disk image at a lower rate, marty.

The package manager will have a button where you can select to upgrade to 8.04. That is a reasonable, safe upgrade in my opinion. Back-up your data prior to the upgrade in case things don't upgrade properly.

[martymas]

hi thanks for your replys

the cd i got from shipit

and normally they have been reliable

as an amateur

im not sure in a case like this

however ive got it installed

by installing ubuntu 7.10

then upgrading to ubuntu 8.4

i find it a bit more intense than past ubuntu

sys's

but

it is on now so my interest is in trying to get round the sys

i like the package option

from the other

ubuntu sys

ime going to need your help

as i know you both are experts

thanks for your input

marty

Edited July 16, 2008 by martymas

[iccaros]

experts, no we just banged our heads on these issues first..

[hitest]

experts, no we just banged our heads on these issues first..

Heh-heh, agreed!

I'm no expert, the way I've learned about Linux is making a lot of mistakes.........over and over again.

[martymas]

one of my problems is ive used windows for so many years

it is hard to think outside the square

but ime getting there

i like ubuntu 7.10

but i needed to move with the times

i have dual booted with windows

but once ime able to work out ubuntu ile delete windows

as i have two compts

ime have the scope to

learn

you mention the help files are in the boot up

if i was to install 8.4

as a stand alone

i need to check the memory ect

what other options do i have

ime not sure but i think i can handle ubuntu 8.4 as a stand alone

if i cant ile be back here

thanks

for both of you for your help

appreciated

marty

[martymas]

ok at last i have ubuntu 8.4 installed and going well

touch wood]

i found 8.4 loaded the printer

easier than the other sys

i still have to find how to make the text bigger

not sure where to look i found the fonts

but that only highlighted the headings

but ime getting there

thanks marty

[hitest]

ok at last i have ubuntu 8.4 installed and going well

touch wood]

i found 8.4 loaded the printer

easier than the other sys

i still have to find how to make the text bigger

not sure where to look i found the fonts

but that only highlighted the headings

but ime getting there

thanks marty

Congratulations, marty! I'm happy to hear that you got 8.04 installed! Yes. Ubuntu 8.04 is very good at finding printers, hardware!