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Re: [LUG] Ubuntu on Acer Aspire 3000

 

Hi Guys

On 10/03/2008, Richard Brown <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  >  I hope everybody is well.
>  >
>  >  I am trying to install Ubuntu 7.10 on an Acer Aspire 3000, however
>  >  after loading all the drivers it just hangs - blank screen - nothing.
>  >
>  >  Any ideas anyone please? This site suggests all should be okay.
>  >  <http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/hosted/acer-aspire-3000-ubuntu-gutsy.html>
>
> Sorry for the long delay in responding! I have since managed to
>  install kubuntu but when I rebooted it failed to load again citing a
>  problem: Error 15: File not found. This happens whether I boot in main
>  or recovery.
>
>  I am currently trying to install ubuntu. However, there seems to be a
>  problem with a driver for Broadcom 43xx and also it is failing and
>  leaving this message:
>  EIP: [<c017cc7c>] kmem_cache_alloc+0x4c/0x90 SS:ESP 0068:cf8bdef4
>
I have resized the partition and installed xubuntu on the resized
partition. It seems to be working fine. I'll run it for a few days and
see how we go.
-- 
Kind regards
Rich
http://www.cregy.co.uk
Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.
Romans 12 v 1

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