would not install

[sirjyk]

Binary package hint: debian-installer

I have an older version of Ubuntu, 7.1 I think. Previously, I installed a new vid card, NVIDIA 7900GS and it broke the installation. I did not know how to fix it, so, I left it alone. The other day, I decided to try again with an updated version, 8.1. I confirmed that the old installation was still broken first. I, then, tried the 8.1 regular and it stuck partway through the installation process. It got to a point where there were funny colors and patterns being displayed on my monitor. The hard drive was still clicking so I left it alone. After the hard drive stopped operating, I tried pressing enter and tab and arrow keys, hoping that it was stuck and needed a simple response from me. It didn't work. I tried to to use the alternate installer as well with no luck.

This is my setup:
AMD Athlon64x2 4200
2-WD raptors in raid 0 as boot drive
1-160 maxtor 2nd hard drive
WinXP

For the 7.1 Ubuntu installation, I disconnected power to the raid array and installed Ubuntu on the 2nd drive. This way, Windows would still maintain boot priority without asking which OS to boot into. If i needed to go into Linux, I would change the boot sequence at startup.

Jullian

[Mike Dombrowski (mjdombrowski)]

Hello Jullian!

Would you please clarify what part of the video card installation "broke the installation"? Do you still possess any of the logs that would indicate a specific problem?

Has this issue been solved with a later release of Ubuntu?

Best regards,
Mike

[sirjyk (sirjyk)]

Mike,

It is nice to get a response to my earlier problems (10 years ago...lol). I am sorry to say that I have moved on from that hardware and no longer use mechanical drives for booting.

Thanks,
Jullian

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Subject: [Bug 301481] Re: would not install

Hello Jullian!

Would you please clarify what part of the video card installation "broke
the installation"? Do you still possess any of the logs that would
indicate a specific problem?

Has this issue been solved with a later release of Ubuntu?

Best regards,
Mike

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[Mike Dombrowski (mjdombrowski)]

Jullian, thanks for your response!

I certainly understand you having "moved on" from the hardware mentioned in your report. Given the time that has lapsed, I wondered if I would even receive a response. Still, in an effort to be thorough and work through some "cold cases" I wanted to touch base with you.

Best regards,
Mike Dombrowski

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