Re: ubuntu 7.10 live cd does not boot on new system


On Sun, 2007-11-04 at 07:51 -0600, glenn opdycke-hansen wrote:
it does try to boot but gets an error. Let me find some more info
from the screen:

For xubuntu live cd, the kernel loads, the logo appears on the screen,
then the following is written:

BusyBox v1.1.3 (Debian ...) Build-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

(initramfs) _

The program is waiting at a prompt.

The boot cd had been tested for problems.
Ideas?

--glenn


On 11/4/07, James Takac < p3nndrag0n@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Sunday 04 November 2007 23:23:26 glenn opdycke-hansen
wrote:
> I built a new system (amd 64 brisbane cpu, ASUS M2NPV-VM).
> It runs winxp nicely but will not boot the ubuntu live cd or
system rescue.
>
> The bios is not too old, but is not the most recent version.
>
> Is there anything I can do to fix this or get more
information on how to
> correct the boot problem?
>
> --glenn


Glenn,

You might try somme of the tips in the Ubuntu Wiki for the AMD 64. I
have no access to this type of system, still have all older units, best
I have at this time is an AMD 32-bit 1.5 cpu.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Booting

Perhaps obtaining a different copy of the Live CD will work. Sometimes
the latest versions seem to have fixes in them that do allow booting.

<snip>



Good luck,


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Charlie Kravetz
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