[ubuntu-us-ma] pangolin installation fails

[Daniel Hollocher]

why are you using the pae kernel?

On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 12:41 AM, Steven Morth <morth at rcn.com> wrote:
> I cannot install the latest LTS Ubuntu version 12.04
> on my ASUS eeepc 1201 pc
>
> The live CD works fine  including the sound
> but when I try to reboot after a
> supposedly successful installation it hangs for more than a minute
> but i can hear the start up beeps
> after selecting generic pae boot from grub
>
> when I select the rescue partition I get to a text menu
> when I select continue boot I get to a login screen
>
> http://liliputing.com/2009/12/asus-eee-pc-1201hab-reviewed-its-not-the-eee-pc-1201n.html
> hardwarex specs:
> integrated GMA graphics
> single core ATOM 350 processor
> 1gb RAM
>
> I have tried yesterdays 386 desktop
> an alternate 386 from 2 days gao
> and the beta2 release all with same results
>
> I have naively submitted this as bug to launchpad
>
> I am not happy with Gnome 3 or Unity and heard some
> very unsettling rumours on the future of kubuntu
>
> I prefer KDE to the mess that is Gnome
>
>
> I gave up on oneric because of the completely crappy sound
>
> Natty Narwhal installed and still works fine;
> the last release with sensible Gnome menu
>
> I need some help with launchpad and irc chat trying to debug
> this by proxy
>
> this is a very disappointing ready for prime time release
>
>
>
>
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