Comment 13 for bug 203054

Maybe the DVD works on another machine but it may not be working on
yours. Busy box seems to be a temporary set of shell commands to
facilitate booting. I had the problem after an update. I fixed it by
getting an updated CD and re-installation. When you put in the DVD
select check DVD on your machine and reader. Good luck Ian.

On Tue, 2009-02-03 at 00:30 +0000, Guhnoopie_Jones wrote:
> Just started the Spring Semester at college and in the class I am taking
> we are doing basic command prompt and intro to Linux. I am currently
> using a lisenced copy of vista. To get to the point:
>
> When trying to run ubuntu 8.04 Third Edition from the DVD provided with
> my "The Official Ubuntu Book" I receive a similar error as reported by
> the original post. I boot from the dvd, choose english, hit F4 then
> chose safe mode and to run Ubuntu with out a change to my computer so i
> guess you could lable it an (instanced).
>
> A loading box appears displaying progress for loading "Linux Kernel"
> then brings up the Ubuntu logo with the nifty night rider back and forth
> graphic. After maybe 15 seconds my screen changes to a black screen
> which has text and a flashing prompt.
>
> Busy Box V 1.1.3 (Debian 1:1.1.3-5 Ubuntu 12) Built inshell (ash) Enter
> 'help' for a list of Built-in commands.
>
> (initramfs) <insert flashing curser here>.
>
> I know the dvd works as i can boot from dvd on the lab computers at
> school. Let me know if you need more information. Also I am new to
> linux and any/all commands regarding it.
>