Comment 2 for bug 13852

(In reply to comment #1)
> This is simply because the SMP kernel is not on the CD, so it cannot be
> installed in the first stage of the install. Any fix for this would be an
> enhancement, not critical.

The problem is that the smp kernel cannot be installed after the base-install is
over. When I select the package through synaptic, it complains that it cannot be
installed and states that the likely cause is a bad package. If you want the
precise error message, I should be able to provide it once I get home.

Besides this, not including the smp kernel might be a mistake because many
machines today actually require it in order to take advantage of hyperthreading.
(PIVs, Xeons and the upcoming dual core chips). Additionally, it seems that this
is the likely reason why the total amount of memory isn't detected either. It
reports 1.0 GB, instead of 1.5. I think geting this right during the
installation is important if Ubuntu is to cater to users who may not know how to
install the required kernel afterwards or what a kernel is for that matter.

If I can be of further help, let me know.