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Rob, Ok eventually downloaded Ubuntu 7.10 Alternate and did the text install which appeared to go fine - the GRUB loading now gives an 'Error 18' message. Not sure where to go now ..... Cheers, Chris Rob Beard wrote: > Chris Tipney wrote: > >> 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 >> >> >> > > Yep the Desktop CD doesn't have a text based installer as the entire CD > is taken up by the desktop. > > You'll need the Alternative CD iso from here: > http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04.1/ubuntu-8.04.1-alternate-i386.iso > > Rob > > > -- 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