New install. Installer hangs cold at initramfs prompt.

[NoOp]

On 05/19/2008 07:25 PM, Nat Gross wrote:

> 
> UPDATE: With Vista running I inserted the ubuntu install cd, and 'just
> for fun' I had install itself inside Windows (whatever that means).
> After reboot, the bootloader presented vista and ubuntu on the menu
> (same as installed 'outside' Windows, no?) and when choosing ubuntu,
> after a longer wait, it also dumped to initramfs, BUT the system is
> NOT LOCKED, and I can enter commands. Is there something I can do that
> will resolve the problem?
> And what;s this running inside Windows business, if I may.
> Thanks,
> nat
> 

You installed via Wubi, this is the new Windows installer. I know
nothing about Wubi as I've not used it & don't expect to, but these may
help:

http://wubi-installer.org/
 http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php
  http://wubi-installer.org/support.php
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide