First time Install problems

[Michael "TheZorch" Haney]

Vasant Shenoy wrote:
> Hi,
>  I've been trying to install Ubuntu on my desktop (Pentium Dual Core,1.8GHz, 512MB RAM) but the install wont go beyond "Uncompressing kernel...". I guess i'm using a 32 bit version on a 64 bit system. How do i find if the version is right for my PC. i have a 6.06 LTS version CD with me
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> -Vasant
>
>   
If this is a Core Dual then yes its a 64-bit processor.  I had a similar 
problem on my AMD Athlon 64x2.  I fixed the problem by using the 64-bit 
version of Ubuntu.  Download the 64-bit ISO file and burn it to CD.

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