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Rob Beard wrote: > Chris Tipney wrote: > >> Grant, >> >> Sorry to sound dumb but there doesn't seem to be a text mode option on >> the boot menu .... >> >> Cheers, >> >> Chris >> > Are you using the Ubuntu Desktop/Live CD or the Ubuntu Alternative CD? > > They're both different ISOs. The Desktop ISO is a live CD image but the > Alternative ISO is a text only installer. It won't boot from CD into a > desktop but rather have a text based installation program which will > enable you to install a working desktop. > > One tip would be to try and set the video card to VESA if possible. You > should at least get a desktop up then (I really can't stand that > bulletproofX which is in Ubuntu 7.10/8.04, I'd rather stick to editing > the config files by hand). > > Rob > > > > Rob, I think I have a Desktop/Live cd which has the following menu choices: Start or Install Ubuntu Start Ubuntu in safe graphics mode Install with driver update cd OEM Install Check cd for defects Memory test Boot from first hard disc The f-key selections allow boot options so what options do I need ? The current boot line is: file=/cdrom/preseed/ubuntu.seed boot=casper xforcevesa initrd=/casper/initrd.gz quiet splash -- Thanks, Chris -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html