Ubuntu Dapper (6.06) Install fails on cdrom open, kernel panic -- please help

[Alain --]

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From/De [Christofer C. Bell]
On/Le [2006/07/24 23:52]
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> On 7/24/06, Alain -- <ubuntu at asoundmove.net> wrote:
>>
>> Ubuntu:
>>    - downloaded Dapper (6.06 LTS) for desktop (i386) iso
>>      image
>>    - burnt CD with Ahead Nero
>>    - CD seems fine when I look at it (data) on the PC on
>>      which it was burnt (my only option)
>>
>> Install sequence:
> 
> I belive one of the options in the boot menu of the live CD is to
> perform a media check on the CD.  You might give that a shot for a
> more thorough examination of the disc's integrity.

You believe rightly, however I did try this option and it yields exactly 
the same problem. In either case it does not seem to get passed the same 
point, i.e. 'mounting root file system...' or 'cdrom: open failed' / 
'<0>Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt'.

Regards,
Alain.