Hang on boot, install, Ubuntu 8.1 on PS3

[osito]

PS3 OS: Ver. 2.52, European model 60GB (PS2 compatible).

Formated disc to use for Ubuntu.
Tried Alternate CD (Interpid ISO and Ubuntu 8.1 ISO) and Live CD.

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/daily-live/20081116
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/8.10/release/ubuntu-8.10-alternate-powerpc+ps3.iso

All same failure:

After typing ENTER with or without videomode/expert, message displays "loading kernel".

Cursor disapears and system hangs.
Got to switch off.

Anyone who can help ?

Thanks

[Darkstar (michael-drueing)]

Same problem here with recent jaunty {x,}ubuntu from today. Tried various screen modes but all just show a black screen. System is a 40gb PS3 with latest firmware.

[Arnaud Jeansen (ajeans)]

@Darkstar

Did you see the kboot prompt when you booted first on the alternate install CD ?
Did you manage to do an install (alternate) ?

At which point in the installation guide did you get your black screen ? How did you try to change the video modes ?

@osito

From what I understand, it happened when booting the install mode and might have been a blank screen, is that correct ?

[Arnaud Jeansen (ajeans)]

Invalid for linux-meta. If bug is confirmed, this will belong to linux-ports