Freezing Feisty

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On 5/7/07, ubuntu-ca-request at lists.ubuntu.com
<ubuntu-ca-request at lists.ubuntu.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I installed Ubuntu 7.04 two days ago using the alternate CD (a clean
> install).
> Whenever I boot, the OS just freezes/hangs randomly anytime it wants between
> 0-30 mins. I can move the mouse but am unable to click anything. Being
> unable to restart, I have to push the PC's Power button to forcefully switch
> off the computer.
>
> I have a 512 MB Shared Memory Card which I believe is enough for Ubuntu to
> run properly without any Desktop Effects.
>
> Is anyone else facing the same problem?
>
> Please reply,
>
Hi
Try disabling ACPI at boot options in the GRUB menu

acpi=off noacpi