Problems with Kubuntu 8.10 Beta install

[Ralph Janke]

Donald &/or Mila Trombley wrote:
> Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Just wondering is anyone else has had this issue, or can help me
> around it.
>
> I'm trying to install Kubuntu 8.10 on an experimental netbook system
> (VIA C7-M processor, runs 8.04 fine). I need to use the 'alternative
> 386' install disk as the video chipset isn't supported until I
> manually add a VIA driver, so a text-based install works best. (The
> VGA mode on the "desktop" install disk doesn't work on Kubuntu, though
> it works on the Ubuntu disk.)
>
> Unfortunately, on two different CD images downloaded from two separate
> sources, and having the expected checksums, installs freeze at 6% into
> the package installation, suddenly not being able to read the
> (USB-attached) CD. I've been able to install other OSs (including 6.04
> Ubuntu) without problems this way.
>
> Any suggestions? Should I just wait until the proper 8.10 release
> happens, and if so is there any ETA? Should I install Kubuntu 8.04 and
> do a release upgrade?
>
> Any suggestions are welcomed.
>
> - Evan
>
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> I ran into similar problems with earlier version of Xubuntu, had hangups
> etc., so I deleted all of the previous installation, and started all
> over. This happened not just with one version of the OS. but after
> redoing the installation everything seemed to work fine.... I hope that
> this helps in some way.

> Don.

Well, such hangups are likely to be kernel related and therefore should
happen with any of the *buntu flavors. It would be helpful, if you would
report as much information as possible to bugs.launchpad.net in order
for someone to look at it.

Thanks,
- Ralph