can't install ubuntu!!!!

[Piero Dalle Pezze]

try to add the option noapic (or/and nolapic) in the kernel boot line
You should configure it by typing F6 if I remember.. then type "noapic"
after "ro quiet splash".


On Wed, 2008-04-30 at 14:05 +0100, Michael Perry wrote:
> 
> i have been having problems installing ubuntu on to my computer, i
> configure the cd-rom to boot first , insert the CD, it appears to
> install however, moments before it is due to launch the live cd, it
> hangs while loading, i have tried many ways to install ubuntu on the
> machine and am now stuck! i have  tried bothe the i386 and x64 and on
> both, the system hangs.
> 
> 
> my system
> 64bit athlon 2.8ghz
> 2.25gb ram
> 1tb hdd space
> 512 ati  agp graphics card
> 
> 
> live  cd
>           - hangs while loading (on final block before initiating the
> live cd)
> wubi
>         -   again loads to the same point and hangs
> 
> 
> i'm stumped! 
> 
> any help with this would be appreciated
> 
> Ardo202
> 
> 
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